In Windows 10, there is a feature called Push to Install which allow you to install applications of Microsoft Store on other devices remotely. But here, we will show you how to block the remote installation of apps on Windows 10 devices. Keep your reading to know more information.
Windows 10 Push to Install Service
In the latest versions of Windows 10, one of the new features is the feature named Push to Install. By using it, you can remotely install Microsoft Store programs on other devices.
This can be attributed to using the same Microsoft on more than one device. Technically, you are able to manage many installed applications on more PCS from a machine.
Assuredly, this feature is really helpful, especially in organizations where it becomes very easy to deploy certain enterprise applications. And at the same time, this service can also help users while logging in with the same account on more than just one machine and installing one program every place.
By default, in Windows 10 version 1809 and 1903, this feature is enabled. Once you log in with the same Microsoft account on multiple devices, you can view such an option Install on my devices when running a specific program in Microsoft Store.
Some of you don’t want to enable this service but plan to disable Push to Install in Windows 10 V1903 and 1809. However, it isn’t really the most convenient process to disable it at this point. In order to do this work, perhaps you need to move on to more sophisticated techniques.
However, this may not be so simple for ordinary users. If you are one of them, just go to the next part to do this work by following the guide below.
How to Disable Push to Install
Way 1: Use Group Policy Editor
One of the ways to disable Windows 10 Push to Install service is to enable a dedicated policy in the Group Policy Editor. Here are the steps:
Step 1: Just type the command gpedit.msc in the search box to run the Group Policy Editor to start. Or press Windows key and R key at the same time, and type this command to run the tool.
Step 2: Go to the following path in the Group Policy Editor window:
Group Policy Editor > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Push to Install
Step 3: On the right side of the window, you can see a policy named Turn off Push to Install service which is set to Not Configured by default.
Double-click it and then change it to Enabled. After enabling this setting, you will not be able to push apps to this device from the Microsoft Store running on other devices or the web.
Way 2: Run Windows Registry Editor
Another way to turn off Push to Install service is to set up the policy in the Windows Registry Editor.
Step 1: Just input regedit in the search box or the Run dialog after hitting Windows + R keys to open the Windows Registry Editor.
Step 2: Navigate to the path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\PushToInstall
If you cannot see this key, right-click on the root folder, choose New and Key option to create it. Next, click on the right pane, tap New, choose DWORD (32-Bit) Value and name the new value DisablePushToInstall.
Step 3: Double-click the value and set it to 1, the service is disabled.
Although a reboot is not necessary, it is suggested. Note that on some older Windows 10 versions, this service isn’t available, thus, there is no need to turn it off.
Now Windows 10 version 1903 isn’t released and it will be rolled out in the spring. Currently, it is available for insiders system exclusively. If you want to get it, just join in Windows Insiders.
Note that before installing the new Windows update, remember to back up the OS with Windows backup software, MiniTool ShadowMaker to avoid system issues after an update.