The AppLocker feature takes it a step further and allows administrators block executables based on its digital signature. This is a enhanced version of Software Restriction Policy which did a similar thing in Windows XP/Vista, but it can only block programs based on either a file name, path or file hash.
Update: Also check out my Troubleshooting AppLocker workflow post at ĪppLocker is a new feature in Windows 7 that allows system administrators to block a particular executable from running on a computer. Luckily Windows 7 comes with a new feature that prevent the user from running a particular executable called AppLocker which can be used to block all but authorised internet browsers. Another reason IT Administrators might want to block running third-party browsers is the lack of group policy support which makes it very difficult for administrators configured the browser to corporate standards (e.g.
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Also having multiple browsers on network could mean that you have totally patched one browser using your patch management system only to have user use a different type of browser that is completely un-patches. This is even more exacerbated by the very large number of security updates associate with running multiple browsers. One of the problem that face IT Administrators today is keeping up with all the security updates you need to deploy to your computers to keep them secure.