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Restart the computer.
After you complete the steps, users will no longer be able to launch the application you specified. You can always repeat the steps to block access to other desktop applications.
If you want to undo the changes, you can use the same instructions outlined above, but on
steps 4, right-click the hash of the app currently blocked, and select the
Delete option.
If you are disabling applications to prevent users from making system changes, you can use these instructions to restrict access to PowerShell or Command Prompt. You can also restrict access to the Task Manager and Registry.
Continue with the on-screen directions (if applicable).
After you complete the steps, no one will have access to PowerShell version 7 since it s no longer installed on the device. Of course, you can always download and install the app again.
If you are trying to prevent users from making unwanted system changes, in addition to restricting access to PowerShell, you can also disable Command Prompt, Task Manager, and Registry. Furthermore, you can even try switching the account type to Standard User to prevent users from making system changes and make the account more secure. However, users will still have access to PowerShell, Command Prompt, and Task Manager to perform some common tasks.