Use Folder Guard to restrict Internet Explorer from downloading programs from the Internet

You can use Folder Guard not only to protect access to files and folders, but also to restrict other potentially unsafe operations. For example, you can 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 followiung 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.

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.

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