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How to Enable or Disable Printing in Application Guard
Easy ways to enable/disable printing in Application Guard
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Aside from Windows Defender andthird-party antivirus tools for Windows 11, there are more ways that you can secure your system. The Microsoft Defender Application Guard is one of Windows’ features that can help you keep viruses and malware at bay.
Although this feature is much welcomed in most users’ PCs, some may find it limiting as it can restrict some functionalities, such as printing. Whatever the case, in this article, we show you how to enable or disable it, depending on your needs.
What is Microsoft Defender Application Guard managed mode?
Microsoft Defender Application Guard is a service in Windows 11 that provides additional protection from malware. When turned on, Microsoft Defender Application Guard provides a safe environment to run your applications.
This allows you to run your apps in an isolated environment that prevents them from performing malicious actions. When enabled, Application Guard enforces many restrictions on what an application can do on the system, such as:
How do I enable printing in Application Guard?
1. Use Windows Security
If, for some reason, you have enabled printing but are still unable to do so, there may be a build-up of corrupt cache and cookies on the Edge browser. You may have to clear the corrupt cache and cookies, then try printing again.
It’s also worth checking out if your printer drivers are updated and that the printer is in good working condition.
2. Use Registry Editor
Given that not every Windows user is tech-savvy, we have to give a disclaimer at this point. The registry can be a very dangerous place to edit if you don’t know what you’re doing. You risk making your PC inoperable if anything goes wrong.
We recommend that youcreate a restore pointbefore editing the registry. This is useful if you are not sure what change you are making. It will be easier to roll back any changes when you have a restore point.
How do I know if my Application Guard is enabled?
The easiest way to find out whether Application Guard has been enabled is through the Group Policy. To check, follow the steps below:
Once you’ve enabled the feature, when you enter a URL in Edge, Application Guard will verify if it is a trusted site. If it is not, it will be redirected to the isolated environment.
Onto more good news, the feature is now widespread, and Chrome and Firefox users can also enjoy the protection bydownloading the Windows Defender Application Guard extension.
You may also be looking toenable or disable copy-paste in Application Guard, so check out our step-by-step article on how to do it.
Please leave a comment down below on whether you have been able to enable or disable printing in Application Guard.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
