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    Jul 19, 2011, 12:24 PM
    How do I stop a limited user from downloading from internet?
    I work as a Network Administrator intern for a for a small non-profit business and I need to find out how I can stop limited users from downloading software from the internet. Can I stop it in the local security settings? Can someone please help me?
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    Jul 19, 2011, 12:31 PM

    What version windows are they running and are you using active directory and able to control such policies as a superadmin? Then you can simply prevent that user from installing ANY software.
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    Jul 19, 2011, 01:08 PM
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