How to Configure Windows 7 not to install a program


  1. nimiprave
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    How to Configure Windows 7 not to install a program


    Friends,

    I'm looking for ways to configure windows so that a particular program is never installed in the PC. Please help in understanding if there is a way to do so. Thanks in advance.
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  3. seavixen32
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    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
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    Welcome to Windows Seven Forums.

    You should be able to do it by using the Group Policy Editor.

    Group Policy - Apply to a Specific User or Group

    How to restrict or prevent users from installing programs in Windows 7 | The Windows Club
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  4. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Nimiprave, and welcome to Seven Forums. :)

    You could also use OPTION ONE in the tutorial below to prevent the installation of the program by not allowing the name of it's installation file with file extension to run on the computer.

    Applications - Prevent Running Specified Programs

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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