How to prevent software installations?

[Mikey_Gore]

I have system blocked with restrictions so certain websites can not be visited. But the moment a person downloads and installs Tor Browser, the many many many days of hard work to restrict access to websites, all goes out the window.

So how can I block the ability to install programs like Tor Browser?

Please bear in mind, that the person does not have access to admin account, however is still able to install the Tor Browser. I have noticed this is not the case with many of the other installers and they request UAC password before installation can proceed. It is very annoying that for the Tor browser, the same doesn't happen.

So what can I do that will prevent, the Tor Browser installation from ever running?

Many thanks

 

[Kshipper]

If you are running Windows Pro you could use gpedit.msc ...I am sure there will be a way to block that user from installing that.

Oh and another way I thought of was to use Open DNS but I see it might be harder than I thought:

https://support.opendns.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005917723-Can-OpenDNS-Block-Tor-

 

[Mikey_Gore]

Is there a way to install gpedit.msc on Windows Home? I think I actually done that once, but the policies doesn't seem to have an effect. I really need a way to do this on Home edtion.

 

[Kshipper]

No that I know of =(