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Registry Lock

Learn how to set up a Registry Lock profile on Trio Business.

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A Registry Lock profile in Trio is designed to enhance security and maintain system integrity by controlling access to the Windows registry on managed devices. The Windows registry is a critical component of the operating system, storing configuration settings for both the OS and installed applications. Unauthorized or incorrect modifications to the registry can lead to vulnerabilities, system instability, or even compromise. With the Registry Lock profile, IT administrators can prevent unauthorized users or applications from modifying registry keys and values, ensuring that critical system settings remain secure and stable. The profile allows for granular control, enabling selective access to specific registry keys for authorized users or applications while restricting changes to sensitive areas. Administrators can enforce organization-specific policies, ensuring compliance with security standards and protecting against malware or scripts attempting to exploit registry vulnerabilities. Additionally, the profile supports monitoring and alerting for unauthorized modification attempts, providing visibility and control over potential risks. By locking down the registry and ensuring consistent configurations, the Registry Lock profile plays a vital role in safeguarding devices from both accidental misconfigurations and malicious attacks.

Read more: What is a Registry Lock profile?

You can create a Registry Lock profile on Trio for your Windows devices.

Please follow the instructions below.

  1. Go to the Trio panel, and on the menu, go to Profiles. From "Security", click "Create new" to start creating a new profile. From the list, select "Registry Lock".

  2. Give your profile a custom name.
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  3. After confirming, you will see the configuration page. You will need to enable the "Registry Lock" under the "General Settings".
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  4. After confirming, you will need to assign the profile to either your Groups or Devices.


    After it's done, please save the settings.

If you have more questions regarding the profiles, please contact the Trio support team!

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