Bypass EXE installation locks in Windows using PowerShell. Made by Aryan Giri
EXELockBypass is a PowerShell script designed to bypass EXE installation restrictions in Windows by leveraging the __COMPAT_LAYER=RunAsInvoker technique.
This project is intended strictly for educational learning, red team simulations, and authorized security testing in controlled environments.
- Bypasses common EXE installation locks (e.g., AppLocker, Software Restriction Policies)
- Simple text-based interface
- Input validation and basic error handling
- Lightweight and portable (single script)
- Does not require administrator privileges
-
Download the script:
EXELockBypass.ps1
-
Run the script in PowerShell:
.\EXELockBypass.ps1
-
When prompted, enter the full path of the EXE you want to run.
EXELockBypass
-------------
Bypass EXE installation locks in Windows
Made by Aryan Giri
Enter the full path of the EXE to bypass (e.g., C:\path\to\setup.exe): C:\locked\app.exe
[*] Attempting to bypass EXE lock for: C:\locked\app.exe
[+] Success! The EXE should now run without restrictions.
⚠ Important Notice
- Use this tool responsibly and legally
- Only test on systems you own or have explicit permission to assess
- Do not use this tool to bypass organizational security policies without authorization
The author is not responsible for any misuse or damage caused by this tool.
This project also includes a dedicated defensive research document:
- 👉 Mitigation & Defensive Guidance — explains how to detect, prevent, and harden systems against the compatibility-layer technique demonstrated in this tool.
The mitigation content is written from a blue-team and SOC perspective and is safe for enterprise and educational environments.
This project is open-source and released under the MIT License.
Aryan Giri Cybersecurity Researcher
"True power lies in understanding systems, not breaking trust."