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by net designer Aug 5, 2005 last reply Aug 5, 2005

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Windows XP SP2
How do I disable user's ability to install applications. (User must be a member of Power Users group)
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You write a System usage policy get it approved by HR and make it a Instant Dismissal consequence if software is installed by a user.

Windows doesn't offer this option with that user level of access.

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Try the suggestions in this article:

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Disable the users ability to create or modify files/folders in the Program Files directory. while they can get around it, most wont bother.

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