Prevent downloads

[GWINTO]

We have a win2K server that acts as an internet gateway using NAT, is there a way to configure this server to prevent LAN users from downloading files from the internet, we have a number of down level clients so GP via AD is not appropriate. If not through windows is there a freeware product available.



Microsoft recommend 2 solutions, its always the 3rd one that works

 

[koquito]

There is a key in the registry that disables/enables you to download from the internet.It does the same as modifying internet options for that value.
Once you import that value into the registry on all the users by using a script,nothing else is needed.It works like a charm.
UNfortunately I have that information at home (im at work now), but you can find the registry key in the microsoft support site (IS related to the Internet Zones settigns), all you have to do is imoprting into the workstations registry that modification by using a script or batch file.
If i have the chance i will post the information for you ASAP. A+, MCP, CCNA
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[koquito]

i think the key is
Hkey_localmachine\Software\MIcrosoft\Windows\Currentversion\Internet Settings\Zones
THeere you wil find 5 zones, i dont remember now in wich one you have to do the modification, but you can find it on the site (MIcrosoft support).
The value 1803 (i think is this one, almost for sure), has to be modified, but i dont remember on wich zone (i guess is 3 or 4).
Ok good luck!!
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[koquito]

this is the site

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;182569

Instead of LOCAL_MACHINE use the CURRENT_USER
and the ZOne to be modified is 3, the key 1803 must be set to value 3 to disbale downloads.
Just make a script to load this value into the registry of every workstation you want to apply this by using the regedit command.
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