Hard_Configurator 7.0.0.1 Beta
Hard_Configurator Beta is an advanced graphical user interface designed for experienced users to effectively manage Software Restriction Policies (SRP) and enhance the security of Windows Home editions starting from Vista and newer versions. This tool provides a user-friendly way to implement advanced security measures and tailor system restrictions to individual preferences. A stable version is also available.
Hard_Configurator Beta is a tool that can adjust Windows's built-in security settings to make the system more secure. When you close Hard_Configurator, it shuts down all of its processes. The modified Windows settings provide real-time protection. Hard_Configurator is a Medium Integrity Level default-deny setup that uses SRP, Application Reputation Service (forced SmartScreen), and Windows hardening settings to restrict vulnerable features.
Hard_Configurator Beta makes changes in the Windows Registry to accomplish the tasks enumerated below:
Enabling Software Restriction Policies in Windows Home editions.
Changing SRP Security Levels, Enforcement options, and Designated File Types.
Whitelisting files in SRP by path (also with wildcards) and by hash.
Blocking vulnerable system executables via SRP (Bouncer blacklist).
Protecting (deny execution) writable subfolders in "C:Windows" folder (via SRP).
Restricting shortcut execution to some folders only (via SRP).
Enabling Windows Defender advanced settings, like PUA protection, ASR rules, Network Protection, etc.
Protecting against weaponized documents when MS Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader XI/DC are used to open them.
Enabling Run as administrator for MSI files.
Disabling PowerShell script execution (Windows 7+).
Securing PowerShell by Constrained Language mode (SRP, PowerShell 5.0+)
Disabling execution of scripts managed by Windows Script Host.
Removing "Run As Administrator" option from the Explorer right-clicks context menu.
Forcing SmartScreen check for files without 'Mark Of The Web' (Windows 8+).
Disabling Remote Desktop, Remote Assistance, Remote Shell, and Remote Registry.
Disabling execution of 16-bit applications.
Securing Shell Extensions.
Disabling SMB protocols.
Disabling program elevation on Standard User Account.
Disabling Cached Logons.
Forcing the Secure Attention Sequence before the User Account Control prompt.
Filtering Windows Event Log for blocked file execution events (Nirsoft FullEventLogView).
Filtering autoruns from the User Space and script autoruns from anywhere (Sysinternals Autoruns).
Enabling & Filtering Advanced SRP logging.
Turning ON/OFF all the above restrictions.
Restoring Windows Defaults.
Making System Restore Point.
Using predefined setting profiles
Saving the chosen restrictions as a profile and restoring when needed.
Backup management for Profile Base (whitelist profiles and setting profiles).
Changing GUI skin.
Updating application.
Uninstalling application (Windows defaults restored).
Most of what Hard_Configurator Beta does can be accomplished with the registry. A System Restore point will be automatically created, and we recommend backing up your registry. Once again, this is for advanced users who know what they're doing. There is a Restore Windows Default and Uninstall built into the GUI.
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Hard_Configurator 7.0.0.1 Beta
Hard_Configurator Beta is an advanced graphical user interface designed for experienced users to effectively manage Software Restriction Policies (SRP) and enhance the security of Windows Home editions starting from Vista and newer versions. A stable version is also available.
