JSI Tip 5307. How can I prevent users from downloading files from the Internet?
May 13, 2002
Internet Explorer allows users to download files by clicking a download link and pressing Save.
You can set Tools / Internet Options / Security / Internet / Custom Level / Downloads / File download to Disable to prevent this functionality.
You can also configure the Internet zone using the registry.
You can disable downloads for a specific user by running a .reg file that contains:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_USERSSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet SettingsZones3]
"1803"=dword:00000003
NOTE The user should log off and log on for the changes to take effect.
NOTE In a logon script, replace HKEY_USERS with HKEY_CURRENT_USER.
You can disable downloads for all users of a computer by running a .reg file that contains:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet SettingsZones3]
"1803"=dword:00000003
NOTE The computer should be restarted for the changes to take effect.
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