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How Do I Block a User from Installing Programs on My Windows Computer?

Sarah Jenkins • • 3 min read
How Do I Block a User from Installing Programs on My Windows Computer?
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How do I stop standard user from installing programs?

To block Windows Installer, you have to edit the Group Policy. In the Group Policy Editor of Windows 10, go to Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Installer, double-click Turn off Windows Installer, and set it to Enabled.

How do I stop others from downloading?

Using Group Policy

  1. Go to Policies Administrative Templates Google. Google Chrome.
  2. Enable Allow Download Restrictions.
  3. Set an option: Block all downloads. Block all dangerous downloads. Block potentially dangerous downloads. No special restrictions.
  4. Deploy the policy to your users.
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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.