Re: Blocking users from installing programs

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Scott Micale wrote:
> I am wondering if there is a way through GP that I can block my XP
> and 2000 clients from downloading and installing any kind of programs
> on their system, whewn they are logged into the computer as a local
> admin user. In the domain they would have Domain USer rights, but
> logged on locally with Admin rights. I have tried giving them
> restricted user rights locally, but I find that some programs they
> run then do not work properly. Can you tell me if this is possible
> and how to do this?
>
> Thanks

Yes, I believe so - some gurus will likely post an answer.

My question is, why do these users need admin rights at all? And why do they
have local accounts at all? I'd stick with one login (domain) and no admin
rights...what are you running that requires it? There is probably a
workaround.


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