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Prevent Installation of software
Hi all.
How would I go about preventing all students from installing software in classrooms?
There are some limitations as to what we can do.
..It needs to be done, preferably if possible, by group policy. We are running a 2003DC. (if a 2008dc is required, excellent. The more excuses to get one of these, the better)
..It also needs to be enforced regardless of if the PC or notebook or netbook is on or off the network. A local GPO might be possible if domain GPO isnt.
..There are only two local accounts, both generic administrator accounts for the Tech Staff. They will need access to install programs.
There is to be no other local accounts or guest accounts. At all.
..Deep Freeze is installed. It does not prevent installation, but it does remove any local changes on reboot. Some labs do not reboot or shut down.
..No other 3rd party tools to be used. Only genuine Microsoft products.
..We are not and will not be using SCCM, MDT, WDS.
I hope I've provided enough info.
I've also just tested the 'Disable Windows Installer' GPO, it doesnt work with software that doesnt use Windows Installer.
'Remove add/remove programs from Control Panel' is also enable. This also doesnt work, as most programs have their own Installers/uninstallers.
Cheers,