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As long as you don't make users local admins or power users on the machines then you should be set.
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As long as you don't make users local admins or power users on the machines then you should be set.

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Setup each user as a limited account. This will prevent them from being able to install programs on the computer. This will work both locally and as a member of a domain (network).<br />
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NOTE: They will still be able to use portable applications and run executables locally on their profile.
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Setup each user as a limited account. This will prevent them from being able to install programs on the computer. This will work both locally and as a member of a domain (network).

NOTE: They will still be able to use portable applications and run executables locally on their profile.

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how do I stop user from installing there own programs on windows xp pro?<br />
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how can do this locally and also how do I do this when they log into the network??<br />
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Thanks for your time 
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how do I stop user from installing there own programs on windows xp pro?


how can do this locally and also how do I do this when they log into the network??

Thanks for your time 

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