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I need to restrict internet browsing completely without disabling networking, or blocking port 80

I currently have 2 computers which are used for ambulance dispatch operations, which are locked down using the Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit. In the "User Restrictions" options, I have the choice of preventing Internet Explorer from connecting to the network.

Unfortunately, when I set that option, it disables connectivity for our dispatch vehicle tracking software. I am assuming that is because our software requires internet explorer, and/or connects through port 80. (Tech support for our dispatch software told us that IE is required for the program to run).

What I need to do is prevent internet website browsing without completely restricting http connections. Prevention of Internet Explorer windows from opening would be ideal.
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Unfortunately I still need to have the browser installed for the software to work properly, I tried that as well, but forgot to mention.
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You should be able to assign this firewall rule to certain users or computers.
you can use local computer policy to block the pcs from all web sites except for the ones you want it to go to

goto start, run type mmc, file add and remove snap ins, add, choose group policy editor, add finish, close and ok . now expand the users configuration, windows settings, internet explorer maintenence, connections on the right click on proxy settings and enable it in the address of proxy enter block. if you want some sights for work purposes enter them inside the exception list. save it and test it. This should block all internet access except for the one you want.
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