With the upcoming November 2025 Patch Tuesday Update, Windows 11 is set to introduce a noteworthy security enhancement: Administrator Protection. This feature aims to bolster system security by requiring an authorization dialog via Windows Hello when an unsigned or untrusted application seeks elevated permissions. While it may evoke memories of the User Account Control (UAC), Administrator Protection operates on a distinct principle, focusing on a more refined approach to safeguarding against unauthorized system changes.
How to configure Administrator Protection using Group Policy on Windows 11
To activate the Administrator Protection feature through Group Policy, follow these straightforward steps:
- Open Start.
- Search for Group Policy Editor and select the top result to launch the application.
- Navigate to the following path: Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options.
- Double-click on the “User Account Control: Configure type of Admin Approval Mode” policy.
- Click the “Local Security Setting” tab.
- Select the “Admin Approval Mode with Administrator protection” option.
- Click the Apply button.
- Click the OK button.
- Reboot your device to implement the changes.
Once these steps are completed, any attempt to run a command or access a setting or application requiring elevated permissions will prompt a Windows Security consent dialog, replacing the traditional UAC prompt. Should you wish to disable this feature, simply revisit these instructions and select the “Local Admin Approval Mode (Default)” option in step six.
How to configure Administrator Protection using Registry on Windows 11
If you prefer to enable Administrator Protection via the Registry, follow these steps:
- Open Start.
- Search for regedit and select the top result to launch the Registry Editor.
- Navigate to the following path: HKEYLOCALMACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesSystem.
- Double-click the TypeOfAdminApprovalMode key and change its value to 2 to enable the feature.
- Click the OK button.
- Reboot your device to apply the changes.
After completing these steps, the feature will be activated for any commands, settings, or applications that require elevated permissions. To revert the changes, simply follow the same steps but set the value to 1 in step four. This Registry method is compatible with both Windows 11 Pro and Windows 11 Home.
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