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How does AppLocker differ from Software Restriction Policies (SRP)?

April 26, 2017applocker differ policies Software SRP

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How does AppLocker differ from Software Restriction Policies (SRP)?

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Software Restriction Policies (SRP) was originally designed in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 to help IT professionals limit the number of applications that would require administrator access. With the introduction of User Account Control (UAC) and the emphasis of standard user accounts in Windows Vista, fewer applications today require administrator privileges. As a result, AppLocker was introduced to expand the original goals of SRP by allowing IT administrators to create a comprehensive list of applications that should be allowed to run. The following table compares AppLocker to SRP.