Re: how to block access to Internet Options

From: Steve Parry [MVP] (k100rs_1990_at_nospam.hotmail.com)
Date: 10/20/04 

Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 10:00:26 +0100

In news:e3k4lsntEHA.2316@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl,
javier lucas <AECVAC@jazzfree.com> fumbled, fiddled and fingered:
> hello
>
> we need to block in the clients pc the access to Internet Options in
> order to the users dont change the proxy settings to access to
> internet
>
> so, when the users try to clic on "internet options" from control
> panel o Interner Explorer, they have to be denied
>
> How can i do that?
>
> thanks

Start
Run
type
gpedit.msc
click OK

<Group Policy Editor opens>

navigate to

User Configuration
 Administrative Templates
    Windows Components
        Internet Explorer

In the right hand pane there are now loads of options to configure to
lock down IE from users

also more Proxy settings at

Computer Configuration
    Administrative Templates
        Windows Components
            Internet Explorer

right hand pane option
"Make proxy settings per machine not per user"

and

User Configuration
    Windows Settings
        Internet Explorer Maintenance
            Connection

right hand pane option

"Proxy Settings"

Hope that helps. 

-- 
Steve Parry BA (Hons) MCP MVP
http://www.gwynfryn.co.uk

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