How to prevent people running a computer game?

[slguy]

Our office has a NT domain and all the client computers are Windows XP. Some of our staff members playing game called "Colorl~1.exe" which i think a DOS base game. I want to prevent them running this game.

How can i do this. ( using local group policy or any other tool)

[DANEWMEN]

ai ban pow wadene.......!!!! let them play......!!

[slguy]

ai ban pow wadene.......!!!! let them play......!!

Machan, our boss has instructed me to do so. It has been banned, but they are secreately playing the game, sometimes neglecting work. They have the game stored in diskettes, pen drives, it does not need to install.

[slguy]

:dull: :dull: :dull: :dull: :dull: :dull:

[x-pert]

Only way is educate them not to play games during work hours... :)

Or Bring a top-down org level policy saying that no one can use external drives like pens, floppies... and then delete the saved games in the computers.

[x-pert]

Read this:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/ntwrkstn/tips/tips1199.mspx?mfr=true

Use cautiously machang

[ICE]

Our office has a NT domain and all the client computers are Windows XP. Some of our staff members playing game called "Colorl~1.exe" which i think a DOS base game. I want to prevent them running this game.

How can i do this. ( using local group policy or any other tool)

well itz kinda complex....

1. 1st u need to log on to there computers.
2. search for the game
3. look for the delete button in d keyborad.
4. select the folder containing the game and press delete button...


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

jk men... hopes others have helped u...:yes: :yes:

[chanakacin]

well itz kinda complex....

1. 1st u need to log on to there computers.
2. search for the game
3. look for the delete button in d keyborad.
4. select the folder containing the game and press delete button...


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

jk men... hopes others have helped u...:yes: :yes:
aneeee thank u soooooooo much. i didn't know how 2 do that. thank u thank u. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[ICE]

aneeee thank u soooooooo much. i didn't know how 2 do that. thank u thank u. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

u r welcome........:yes: :yes: :yes: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[chanakacin]

u r welcome........:yes: :yes: :yes: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
hey let's make a helpdesk. i'll find problems, then u can solve the problems. cuz u got very creative ideas no:P :P :P :P

[ICE]

hey let's make a helpdesk. i'll find problems, then u can solve the problems. cuz u got very creative ideas no:P :P :P :P

ohh yeass.... im all 4 it...

i will certainly help...:yes::yes:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :P :P :P

[milindasenarath]

sira problems neda

[blood_brotha]

Our office has a NT domain and all the client computers are Windows XP. Some of our staff members playing game called "Colorl~1.exe" which i think a DOS base game. I want to prevent them running this game.

How can i do this. ( using local group policy or any other tool)

horage ammagen peena ahanawa wage wadak ne bungz... ppl here use torrents... share copyrighted material.. pirate music.. pirate games...

most guys are trying to do the thing that u r trying to stop :lol: :lol:

[blackroses]

hehe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,bortha hariii..............

[chanakacin]

ohh yeass.... im all 4 it...

i will certainly help...:yes::yes:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :P :P :P
i want 25% frm pure profit. u can keep other 75%:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[ICE]

i want 25% frm pure profit. u can keep other 75%:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

:D :D :D :D np at all. we have a deal then...:D ;) ;) :P

[chanakacin]

:D :D :D :D np at all. we have a deal then...:D ;) ;) :P
ok deal. BTW i have a question how 2 restart a computer:confused: :confused:

[chanakacin]

:D :D :D :D np at all. we have a deal then...:D ;) ;) :P
no no:no: :no: i want 25%:angry: :angry:

[slguy]

There is a way to block this using MD5 hash, but don't know how to do this. It is apprciated if a knowledgeble person help me.

[sri_lion]

ai ban pow wadene.......!!!! let them play......!!

I think chatting is OK to some extent during work.. BUT PLAYING GAMES:shocked: I don't think its good!! You are not getting paid to play games in your job..

[sri_lion]

There is a way to block this using MD5 hash, but don't know how to do this. It is apprciated if a knowledgeble person help me.

I'm not sure about this particular game.. but there's softwares that can view other person's screen in your network, like remotely controlling his / her PC, maybe you can install those kind of software and let them know that they being watched randomly...

It might work!!

[CoolCartoon]

paw wede ne ...

[eranda444]

pawww

[nuwa1]

I'm not sure about this particular game.. but there's softwares that can view other person's screen in your network, like remotely controlling his / her PC, maybe you can install those kind of software and let them know that they being watched randomly...

It might work!!

I think this is good, u can warn them not to do and u are being watching during working hours. this will not stop 100% but definitely reduce

[charmer]

Restrict Applications Users Can Run (All Windows) Popular

Windows gives the ability to restrict the applications that can be run by users on a workstation.

This tweak can be easily applied using WinGuides Tweak Manager.
Download a free trial now!

Open your registry and find the key [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion \Policies\Explorer]

Create a new DWORD value and name it "RestrictRun" set the value to "1" to enable application restrictions or "0" to allow all applications to run.

Then create a new sub-key called [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion \Policies\Explorer\RestrictRun] and define the applications that are allowed. Creating a new string value for each application, named as consecutive numbers, and setting the value to the filename to be allowed (e.g. "regedit.exe").

Restart Windows for the changes to take effect.

Note: If you are the person who applies Group Policy, do not apply this restriction to yourself. If applied too broadly, this policy can prevent administrators from running Group Policy or the registry editors. As a result, once applied, you cannot change this policy except by reinstalling Windows.


Chk here
http://www.pctools.com/guides/registry/detail/113/

[slguy]

Restrict Applications Users Can Run (All Windows) Popular

Windows gives the ability to restrict the applications that can be run by users on a workstation.

This tweak can be easily applied using WinGuides Tweak Manager.
Download a free trial now!

Open your registry and find the key [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion \Policies\Explorer]

Create a new DWORD value and name it "RestrictRun" set the value to "1" to enable application restrictions or "0" to allow all applications to run.

Then create a new sub-key called [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion \Policies\Explorer\RestrictRun] and define the applications that are allowed. Creating a new string value for each application, named as consecutive numbers, and setting the value to the filename to be allowed (e.g. "regedit.exe").

Restart Windows for the changes to take effect.

Note: If you are the person who applies Group Policy, do not apply this restriction to yourself. If applied too broadly, this policy can prevent administrators from running Group Policy or the registry editors. As a result, once applied, you cannot change this policy except by reinstalling Windows.


Chk here
http://www.pctools.com/guides/registry/detail/113/


That's it machan. I was expecting that kind of a reply. Thanks.

[charmer]

That's it machan. I was expecting that kind of a reply. Thanks.

you are welcome

please read this part too. sorry but make sure you wont lose your job by doing these things.

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. I cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk

[Thenura]

call 119

[eranda444]

call 119
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[blackhole]

Macho You can block any file running on Terminals by applying a group policy to DC (Domain Controller).

I Know the way in Windows 2000 but unfortunately you are running on NT.
You can do same thing with "System Policies" in NT. To my mind it's "syspol.exe"

Search how it's work in Microsoft's site.

[Kalegana]

Our office has a NT domain and all the client computers are Windows XP. Some of our staff members playing game called "Colorl~1.exe" which i think a DOS base game. I want to prevent them running this game.

How can i do this. ( using local group policy or any other tool)
Koheda umbage office eaka..

[samiram]

Windows 2000 welata tibe..
NT na, dane nata...
me wagema ati machan..
podak balapan...

Editing the Group Policy in a Domain
To edit a domain-wide policy to restrict users from running specific Windows programs:
1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Active Directory Users and Computers.
2. Right-click your domain, and then click Properties.
3. Click the Group Policy tab.
4. In the Group Policy Object Links box, click the group policy to which you want to apply this setting. For example, click Default Domain Policy.
5. Click Edit.
6. Expand User Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, and then expand System.
7. In the right pane, double-click Don't run specified Windows applications.
8. Click Enabled, and then click Show.
9. Click Add, and then type the executable file name of the program that you want to restrict users from running. For example, type iexplore.exe.
10. Click OK, click OK, and then click OK.
11. Quit Group Policy Object Editor, and then click OK.

ref - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/323525
:)

[henderson]

I'm not sure about this particular game.. but there's softwares that can view other person's screen in your network, like remotely controlling his / her PC, maybe you can install those kind of software and let them know that they being watched randomly...

It might work!!

Oh man, this is violation of privacy. Not only for game he can't even e-mail a resume. :no:

[slguy]

I edit local group policy of each computer and put a new hash rule.

Now nobody can play that particular game.

group policy-computer configuaration-security settings-software restriction policies-additional rule and put a new hash rule. that's all.

[charmer]

I edit local group policy of each computer and put a new hash rule.

Now nobody can play that particular game.

group policy-computer configuaration-security settings-software restriction policies-additional rule and put a new hash rule. that's all.


good one :cool: ;)

[blood_brotha]

I edit local group policy of each computer and put a new hash rule.

Now nobody can play that particular game.

group policy-computer configuaration-security settings-software restriction policies-additional rule and put a new hash rule. that's all.


sumbody will find a way around it... i'm lookin forward to it

[dexter.morgan.666]

Ask your boss to Fire who ever play that game.And give that chance to unemployed people who like to work hard. :)

[charmer]

Ask your boss to Fire who ever play that game.And give that chance to unemployed people who like to work hard. :)


that is a good one too

[Muzain]

Paw wade