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It’s possible to set up Folder Guard to stop downloads of programs with any web browser, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Safari, and so on, as described in this article.
However, what if you only need to restrict downloads with Internet Explorer? Here is a trick you could use to make Folder Guard restrict users of Internet Explorer from downloading programs and other potentially unsafe contents from the Internet.
To set up such a restriction, use Folder guard to revoke the Allow to download files with Internet Explorer permission:
(Keep in mind that after you change this settings, you need to log off and then log back on before it takes effect.)
When this permission is revoked, then an attempt to download a program from the Internet will result in the following message shown to the user:
Remember that Folder Guard lets you set up different permissions for different users. This way, you can restrict downloads for the selected user accounts of your computer, while allowing such downloads for your own account.
Attention System Administrators: Folder Guard is enterprise-ready! The Folder Guard Administrator’s Kit is available now.
What if your users have access to other web browsers, such as Firefox, Chrome, Opera, or Safari? It’s possible to set up Folder Guard to prevent downloads of programs with any web browser, too.
Please feel free to download the fully functional evaluation version and give it a try. If you don’t like it, use Windows Control Panel to uninstall it: no strings attached.
See also:
- Lock files and folders with passwords
- Hide folders from prying eyes
- Restrict access to Control Panel and other resources
- Restrict Internet Explorer from downloading programs from the Internet
More information
- What people are saying about Folder Guard…
- A FREE 30-day license is included
- What’s new in the new version
- Folder Guard press release
- End User License Agreement (ELUA)
- Emergency Recovery Utility
- How to lock files and folders with passwords
- How to hide folders and files
- How to unhide a folder hidden with Folder Guard
- How to restrict access to Control Panel
- How to set up Folder Guard to stop downloading from the Internet
- Locking access to the external drives with Folder Guard
- How to make Folder Guard recognize network drives
- How to password-protect a USB flash drive (video)
- Always have a backup of your important files
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