Hi Guys,

I have a question about deploying Windows 8.1 through Group Policy in domain forest. How can i disable the app view on the startscreen of Windows 8.1? And how can i disable unwanted apps. Please help me out...

regards,

Hafid el Addouti

I am not sure what you want to disable App view, even if you disable it, users still able to browse it through folders (if they have permission).

For managing and blocking unwanted App, you may use AppLocker:

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831409.aspx

Hi Hafid,

You could customize your Windows 8.1 start screen by Group Policy to achieve it:

Customize Windows 8.1 Start Screens by Using Group Policy

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn467928.aspx

Alternative, you could get it via customize image and answer file:

Customize the Start Screen

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj134269.aspx