Keywords: Prevent, prohibit, users, installation, software, Windows 10, security, administration, local policy, configuration, disable, Windows installer.
In some cases, it is useful to prevent users from installing software in
Windows 10, for example when you are managing computers in a company.
Right click on the start menu, then Run
Type: gpedit.msc, and click on the OK button
Go to:
Local Computer Policy, Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components,
Click on Windows Installer
On the right double click on: Turn off Windows installer
By default it is not configured
Select On, and click Always
Click on the OK button
The option is enabled
A click on the file menu, then exit
Restart the computer