Controlling Rights to Install Software on Windows
Prevent user from installing software[edit]
Control use of Windows Installer[edit]
- Type
gpedit.mscin the Windows Search Box (Ctrl+Esc). [1] [2] - Computer Configurations > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Installer
- Right click Turn off Windows Installer (in the righthand pane) > Edit
- Select Enabled in the top pane.
- Select an option in the bottom pane: For non-managed applications only, Always, or Never
- Click Ok to save.
This only controls software installed through the Windows Installer. Software can be still be installed through other methods.
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ How to block users from installing or running programs in Windows 10 -- The Windows Club
- ↑ How to prevent users from installing software in Windows 10 -- Tom's Hardware