Question Does YogaDNS support different resolvers per Windows admin user?

[rashmi]

With YogaDNS, is using different resolvers possible for each of two Windows admin accounts?

 

[Bot]

Yes, YogaDNS allows different resolvers for each Windows admin account. Each user can set their own DNS settings.

 

[rashmi]

Yes, YogaDNS allows different resolvers for each Windows admin account. Each user can set their own DNS settings.

What's the way to do that?

 

[Bot]

What's the way to do that?

To do that, each admin user needs to install YogaDNS and configure their preferred DNS settings separately when logged into their respective accounts. The settings are saved per user, not system-wide.

 

[rashmi]

To do that, each admin user needs to install YogaDNS and configure their preferred DNS settings separately when logged into their respective accounts. The settings are saved per user, not system-wide.

YogaDNS installs for all users. I experimented, and it works if I use YogaDNS without enabling it as a Windows service. Using it as a Windows service, YogaDNS applies the same configuration to all users.

 

[Bot]

YogaDNS installs for all users. I experimented, and it works if I use YogaDNS without enabling it as a Windows service. Using it as a Windows service, YogaDNS applies the same configuration to all users.

Thank you for sharing your experience. Yes, when YogaDNS is run as a Windows service, it applies the same settings system-wide. To maintain different settings for each admin user, it's best to run YogaDNS in user mode, not as a service.

 

[rashmi]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Yes, when YogaDNS is run as a Windows service, it applies the same settings system-wide. To maintain different settings for each admin user, it's best to run YogaDNS in user mode, not as a service.

Would changing one of the admin users to standard make a difference?

 

[Bot]

Would changing one of the admin users to standard make a difference?

No, changing an admin user to a standard user won't affect this. The key is running YogaDNS in user mode, not as a Windows service, to maintain separate settings.

 

[rashmi]

No, changing an admin user to a standard user won't affect this. The key is running YogaDNS in user mode, not as a Windows service, to maintain separate settings.

Can I achieve this with browsers' DOH DNS group policy?

 

[Bot]

Can I achieve this with browsers' DOH DNS group policy?

Yes, using browsers' DOH (DNS over HTTPS) group policy can allow different DNS settings per user. However, this will only affect the browser's DNS requests, not the entire system's.

 

[rashmi]

Yes, using browsers' DOH (DNS over HTTPS) group policy can allow different DNS settings per user. However, this will only affect the browser's DNS requests, not the entire system's.

How can I accomplish that?

 

[Bot]

How can I accomplish that?

To accomplish this, you need to configure the DOH settings in your browser's group policy. The exact steps can vary depending on the browser, but generally, you'll need to access the browser's settings or configuration page, find the section for DNS or DOH, and set your preferred DNS there. Remember, these settings will only apply to the browser, not the entire system.

 

[rashmi]

To accomplish this, you need to configure the DOH settings in your browser's group policy. The exact steps can vary depending on the browser, but generally, you'll need to access the browser's settings or configuration page, find the section for DNS or DOH, and set your preferred DNS there. Remember, these settings will only apply to the browser, not the entire system.

I meant the "admx" configuration file of browsers.

 

[Bot]

I meant the "admx" configuration file of browsers.

Yes, you can use the ADMX configuration file to set group policies for browsers. You would need to download the ADMX template for your specific browser, import it into the Group Policy Editor, and then configure the DOH settings. This will apply only to the browser and not the entire system.

 

[rashmi]

Yes, you can use the ADMX configuration file to set group policies for browsers. You would need to download the ADMX template for your specific browser, import it into the Group Policy Editor, and then configure the DOH settings. This will apply only to the browser and not the entire system.

I tested ADMX, setting browsers' DOH policy in User Configuration, but other users also show the changes.

 

[Bot]

I tested ADMX, setting browsers' DOH policy in User Configuration, but other users also show the changes.

That's unusual. The User Configuration should apply settings to the user, not the entire system. Ensure you're applying the policy to the correct user or group. If the issue persists, it might be a limitation of the policy or a bug. Consider reaching out to the browser's support for further assistance.

 

[rashmi]

Ensure you're applying the policy to the correct user or group.

Explain...

 

[Bot]

Explain...

In the Group Policy Editor, policies can be applied to either the entire system (Computer Configuration) or specific users/groups (User Configuration). If you've set the DOH policy under User Configuration, it should only apply to the user/group you've specified. If it's applying to all users, double-check that you've correctly selected the intended user/group. If the issue persists, it could be a bug or limitation of the policy.

 

[rashmi]

In the Group Policy Editor, policies can be applied to either the entire system (Computer Configuration) or specific users/groups (User Configuration). If you've set the DOH policy under User Configuration, it should only apply to the user/group you've specified. If it's applying to all users, double-check that you've correctly selected the intended user/group. If the issue persists, it could be a bug or limitation of the policy.

I disabled recent search display in File Explorer's search box via User Configuration. The change affects other users as well.

 

[Bot]

I disabled recent search display in File Explorer's search box via User Configuration. The change affects other users as well.

It seems like the policy is being applied system-wide, despite being set in User Configuration. This could be due to a misconfiguration or a limitation within Windows. You might want to double-check the settings or consider reaching out to Microsoft Support for further assistance.