Re: blocking p2p sharing software either in router or windows 2003 GPO?

Sebastian G. wrote:
Why exactly is unpacking emule0.47c.bin.zip into a directory and then launching it above a typical user? Why exactly is getting told by Jane Clever "hey, just unzip this archive and you can run LimeWire without installation" above understanding?

In a case of LimeWire it might be true. But generally, transfering some software package from one computer to another without installation is a task above Joe Average capacibilities.

Nonsense. There is a very easy solution: globally remove execute rights and only explicitly grant it to required applications. On Windows this is called "Software Restriction Policies".

User capable of analysing installation logs and who are familiar with computers enought to transfer MS Office from one computer to another will find a way how to crack admin password and reconfigure that policy.
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