Software installation on the office computer

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Staff at one of our facilities is constantly installing non-work related
software on to the system. Is there an option to prevent installations of
new programs on the computer??? Ideally, I’d like to prevent both CD
installations and downloaded installations

Thanks for any assistance.
 
There are technical solutions involving user rights, but you might want to
consider another approach as well. Fire anyone who messes with the computers
that belong to their employer. Tell your bosses to grow a backbone and fire
the idiots who can't follow the rules. Do it just once and I bet the problem
goes away.

-John O
 
There are certain registry settings that prevent software installation
downloads/installs from the internet, cd, floppy, ...

Is the user the only one on the PC? What type is the user? Limited? Admin?

If the only user, you can use Group Policy to lock out the entire Computer
or User(s).
Or you can selectively lock out based on User (manually modify User's
Registry settings to prevent options).

Microsoft also has a ToolKit ... Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit. If
automatics adding users and restricting them from a simple interface.

I ordered the CD and it cost 9.95. You can also tune the configuration
files for you own needs.
 
If XP Pro, use Group Policy.

Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Installer
Disable Windows Installer
http://www.boyce.us/gp/gpcontent.asp?ID=313

Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Installer
Prevent removable media source for any install
http://www.boyce.us/gp/gpcontent.asp?ID=683

Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Installer
Prohibit User Installs
http://www.boyce.us/gp/gpcontent.asp?ID=326

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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