Avoid Opera install with a non-admin user

Question

Is there a policy to prevent the Opera browser from being installed with a user without elevated permissions?

I only want to have it installed with administrator permissions.

Answer 1

See:

https://mymce.wordpress.com/2024/07/13/how-to-prevent-opera-installation-with-a-non-admin-user/

Answer 2

Hello Mario,

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

You can try the methods below to prevent Opera (or any other software) from being installed without administrator permissions.

Here are a few methods you can consider:

1.Group Policy:

• Open the Group Policy Editor by typing gpedit.msc in the Run dialog (Win + R).
• Navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates

-> Windows Components -> Windows Installer.

• Find the policy called "Always install with elevated privileges" and ensure it is Disabled.
• Additionally, you can define a Software Restriction Policy under Computer Configuration

-> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Software Restriction Policies, and disallow the installation of specific EXE files like the Opera installer if needed.

2.Local Security Policy:

• Open the Local Security Policy by typing secpol.msc in the Run dialog.
• Navigate to Software Restriction Policies -> Additional Rules.
• Create a new path rule disallowing the execution of Opera installer files.

3.User Account Control (UAC):

• Ensure that UAC settings are configured to require administrator approval for installations. This can be done via the Control Panel under User Accounts -> Change User Account Control settings. Set it to "Always notify" to ensure admin permissions are required for installations.

4.Third-Party Management Tools:

• Consider using third-party software management tools that allow you to control which applications can be installed and executed on your systems.

Note: Please test in lab first before you deploy it in production environment.

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

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