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But if they don't need to run X software that requires Windows honestly a chromebook would be the best bet. Make sure he doesn't have admin rights or power user rights, but only local rights.
This will keep from install any potential malware onto pc. As far as this topic is concerned, it doesn't matter. As much as I'm generally loathe to recommend them partly because they'd misrepresented themselves in advertisements as "anti-virus software" and also generally negative reviews with regards to them not keeping up on legitimate software , it sounds like they could benefit from PCMatic or perhaps a similar software developed by someone that keeps better track of legitimate programs which operates based off of a white-list approach i.
Absolutely this. I convinced two my more "vulnerable" family members to buy Mac Mini machines after having done several virus removals - not a single call about malware since! My parents have a similar problem. I've removed local admin from their logins and have my own I use to install software. No group policy or other fancy stuff needed. I've setup a backup regimen for them by using Macrium free to an external drive with reminders that they have to plug it in and unplug it after the backup.
They're pretty good about it, and it air-gaps the backup so it doesn't get trashed if they contract ransomware. I agree with the others that are saying to make his profile a "Standard" account and not an admin account. Then to actually restrict apps that can be installed would be left up to a third party Antivirus. That I would have to do more research on.
I think most people that said simply take away his admin access were right on the money. There's no need for over the top controls in this case, simple is best -.
DragonsRule is correct , A user logged into a standard account will be allowed to install programs that do not affect other user accounts. This is the simplest way to prevent software installation. You should see the Group Policy Editor box open. Right click Windows Installer and select Edit. Select Enabled in the top pane. Select OK. Prevent software installation through command line As usual there is a command line method to prevent users from installing software in Windows Right click, select Edit and change the 0 to a 1 to disable Windows Installer.
Admittedly it's Windows 10 Home but my mum has a "child" account. No installs without my admin password. Also works for the other 'kids' in the family.
We use the same policy at work None of our users have install rights since only us IT guys have local admin rights on all pc's. This might sound a bit demeaning but one other option would be to also enable parental controls on the laptop.
It gives you certain possibilities to track what the user is doing and might give you a chance to prevent some certain damage aswell. Either that or only give users access to the Computer through Guest accounts, and then just specify what the Guest account can get to :. If not Chromebook then just load a friendly flavor of Linux as the main OS.
Create shortcuts to the important stuff, call them things like "Internet", "Email", "Letter writing thingy" or whatever the main user calls them. It is so unfortunate that some folks just don't get it when someone is trying to hoodwink them. Good suggestions listed, especially limited account type and locking down software installs. Good luck.
Ground Hog Day You can leave folders unthawed if needed My Documents. Or check out Horizon DataSys products. Rollback Home and Reboot Restore Rx are both free for home use. Quick way to add a normal user As others have mentioned, remove admin rights doesn't stop users installing apps on their user profile but still less dangerous.
What i also do for relatives is install something like teamviewer that i can then support them over the internet with, so if they panic i can get on and help them out. Seems we are missing out on an opportunity for user training and education. The person in question could still receive the phone call claiming they owe back taxes and they need to pay with gift cards. The scammer calls are not just computer related.
I agree to limit the users abilities on the computer but training and education should be the first line of defense. One thing that can help block a lot of the profile applications is to block executables from appdata folders.
Can be done by gpo. This topic has been locked by an administrator and is no longer open for commenting. To continue this discussion, please ask a new question. Hello fellow spiceheads. Does anyone know where I can find instructions for deploying software to a system the next time it comes online using SCCM?
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