Prevent Programs from Being Installed

[computermaineack]

I was wondering how I could set WinXP (SP2) to require a password or something to install a program. Or, if there are any freeware programs that will do the same.

Thanks.

 

[magicman]

I don't know whether anything can be set within Windows itself, I think you'll need 3rd party software to do that.

Try this. It's only shareware, but it'll give you an idea whether it's suitable.

 

[apj101]

of course it can be done through xp, you need to spend a day or two reading up on group policys, here is a good start
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/prodtech/windowsxp/secwinxp/xpsgch06.mspx