restrict users from installing software

I need to restrict users from installing software on the
workstation. I asume this would need to be a security
policy. This would need to be done without restricting the
administrator. I would also like to restrict the use of
windows key + E or windows explorer.

any help at all?

I would be very greatful

Brent

Check Group Policies.

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I need to restrict users from installing software on the
workstation. I asume this would need to be a security
policy. This would need to be done without restricting the
administrator. I would also like to restrict the use of
windows key + E or windows explorer.

any help at all?

I would be very greatful

Brent

File Sharing and Permissions in Windows XP=20

http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;Q304040


"Windows XP allows for five different levels of permissions. Level 1 is =
the most private and secure setting and Level 5 is the most public and =
changeable (non-secure) setting. You can configure Levels 1, 2, 4, and 5 =
by using the Simple File Sharing UI. To do so, right-click the folder, =
and then click Sharing and Security to open the Simple File Sharing UI. =
To configure Level 3, copy a file or folder into the Shared Documents =
folder under My Computer . This configuration is not affected when you =
enable or disable Simple File Sharing. This article describes the =
different ways to configure access to your files into distinct levels. =
The levels defined in this article are not documented in the operating =
system or Help files. The levels are described in this article for =
purposes of reference and understanding."=20

http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/969/
This setting allows you to specify applications and filenames that users =
are restricted from running.



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Brent

If you are using the "NTFS" file system, and the users are not
Power/Administrator users, then they shouldn't be able to install
software. Also, making the same assumption, and you have not enabled
viewing of system/program files and directories via either Local
Security or Group Policies, limiting the use of Windows+E is also a
mute point, as the user will only be able to browse his/her own
folders or common shares. They'll be able to see the folders, but
when clicked on, they will either get a forbidden message or no file
listing.

Of course, if the file system is FAT (i.e. FAT16/32) then you'll need
a 3rd party product (if anyone still makes them) to handle this
situation as the security descriptor bits or not available on FAT file
systems - suggest if this is true, convert the file systems to NTFS.

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message ...
I need to restrict users from installing software on the
workstation. I asume this would need to be a security
policy. This would need to be done without restricting the
administrator. I would also like to restrict the use of
windows key + E or windows explorer.

any help at all?

I would be very greatful

Brent