Ruroshin
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block facebook in group policy
How can i block facebook through group policy? i went into the group policy editor, under user configuration, windows settings, internet explorer maintenance, security, security zones and content ratings, content ratings, approved sites:
then i entered "http://www.facebook.com" and choose never. I also enter "*.facebook.com" & "facebook.com" just to be sure.
Then i went to a user's machine and did gpupdate /force and tried going to facebook and it took me there :(
What did i do wrong and how can i block facebook?
I am using windows server 2008 r2.
then i entered "http://www.facebook.com" and choose never. I also enter "*.facebook.com" & "facebook.com" just to be sure.
Then i went to a user's machine and did gpupdate /force and tried going to facebook and it took me there :(
What did i do wrong and how can i block facebook?
I am using windows server 2008 r2.
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I tried rebooting the user's computer and the user is still able to access facebook. if possible i want to use 3rd party products as a last resort. is there anything else i can try through group policy?
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@Bill4U2
how would i do that? where is the host file located? Are you able to provide steps for me to follow?
how would i do that? where is the host file located? Are you able to provide steps for me to follow?
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@Bill4U2
Nevermind i found it lol
do i have to place this on each user's machine? or can i do this by just placing it on the server?
Nevermind i found it lol
do i have to place this on each user's machine? or can i do this by just placing it on the server?
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I see i have to place it on each machine under this computer.
If you have many machines, say in a domain, you can copy the file from a "master" from the login script. It a KISS solution good enough for the casual user.
Also try rebooting the workstation for group policy does not always work doing the /force so a reboot will help.