Blocking Browsers and Apps for Standard Account Users in Windows 10
In Windows 10, it is possible to create multiple user accounts, each with different levels of access and permissions. This is useful for managing a shared computer, where you might want to restrict certain users from accessing specific applications or settings.
Standard Accounts vs Admin Accounts
In Windows 10, there are two main types of user accounts: standard accounts and admin accounts. Standard accounts have limited permissions and are intended for everyday use, while admin accounts have full control over the system and can make changes that affect all users.
By default, the first account created on a Windows 10 system is an admin account. You can then create additional standard accounts for other users. This is useful for protecting the system from unauthorized changes and keeping it secure.
Blocking Browsers and Apps for Standard Accounts
If you want to block certain browsers or apps from being used on a standard account, you can do so by following these steps:
- Log in to the admin account.
- Open the Settings app and go to the Accounts section.
- Select the Family & other users option on the left-hand side.
- Under the "Other users" section, select the standard account you want to modify.
- Click the "Change account type" button.
- In the dropdown menu, select the "Standard user" option.
- Click the "OK" button to save the changes.
Once you have changed the account type to "Standard user", you can then block specific browsers or apps by following these steps:
- Log in to the admin account.
- Open the Start menu and search for "Allow apps on this PC".
- In the "Allow apps on this PC" window, select the standard account you want to modify.
- Under the "Choose which apps can run" section, toggle the switch for the apps you want to block to the "Off" position.
- Click the "OK" button to save the changes.
Code Block: Example of Blocking Google Chrome for a Standard Account
// Log in to the admin account
// Open the Settings app and go to the Accounts section
// Select the Family & other users option on the left-hand side
// Under the "Other users" section, select the standard account you want to modify
// Click the "Change account type" button
// In the dropdown menu, select the "Standard user" option
// Click the "OK" button to save the changes
// Open the Start menu and search for "Allow apps on this PC"
// In the "Allow apps on this PC" window, select the standard account you want to modify
// Under the "Choose which apps can run" section, toggle the switch for Google Chrome to the "Off" position
// Click the "OK" button to save the changes
In this article, we have covered the topic of blocking browsers and apps for standard account users in Windows 10. We have discussed the difference between standard and admin accounts, and provided step-by-step instructions for blocking specific apps for standard accounts. By following these steps, you can help ensure that your Windows 10 system is secure and being used appropriately.