Re: Is it possible to "disable" Internet Explorer in this case?

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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 23:38:16 -0500

Restricting access of internet explorer should be easy using either
the controls built into win2000, or by adding a software personal
firewall like www.kerio.com and restricting the program from
accessing the internet. Blocking ports as one poster suggested
will also work, and as someone suggested make sure that the
user cannot use a remote desktop uitility like VNC or Netmeeting
to use another computer to browse the internet.

I have at times felt a little compulsive with some websites and have
blocked them in my personal firewall. Just the act of having to open the
panel and remove the block was enough to make me reconsider.

DO NOT under any circumstances delete any of the internet explorer
files - they are required for windows to function.

Most of these solutions require help from your IT department if you
are not an administrator on the computer, but most are well prescribed
enough that they can and should do it.

"Ralph" <daytonohio10@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:1103396055.183239.306830@c13g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> Is it possible to "disable" Internet Explorer in this case?
>
>
> I run a franchise-like business. I am an independent contractor, and I
> have three employees. I sell services for a major national company.
> In order to maintain quality control and security, the company I work
> for provides the PC's, the software, and the internet access to do
> our work. We use Windows 2000 OS, Microsoft Office, and Internet
> Explorer.
>
> In order to quality control and security of the PC's, we cannot load
> or delete any software from the PC's. In fact, there is no Add/
> Remove Programs option in the control panel. It's been removed.
>
> Here's my problem: I have an employee who simply cannot stay off the
> internet during work. I have done all the routine actions required by
> an employer: I have talked to him, provided written company policy,
> written office policy, given a written reprimand, and talked to him
> again and again.
>
> About a year ago, I even wrote an agreement that if he surfed the
> internet during work hours, I could deduct $20 per website. He agreed
> to it and he signed it. But he continues to surf when I am not in the
> office. I did not have the heart to enforce it. I don't want to
> withhold his money. I want his full attention to give 100% excellent
> customer service! That's what my customers deserve! And he is not
> getting all his work done. I am noticing an increase in errors and his
> customer service has suffered.
>
> He has been with me three years, and is important to my business, so I
> have not fired him (but I am getting really close). I am seeking a
> better "win-win" solution.
>
> Months ago I contacted our corporate office and asked, "can I please
> have IE removed from one PC?". They said no. They simply don't
> want to do it.
> I don't fully understand why. My guess is that since they are
> responsible for thousands of PC's in the US (configured just like
> mine), I think they don't want to be bothered with an individual
> request to customize a PC. It might create a precedent that could
> create more work for them, and more headaches. From their perspective,
> I guess that makes sense.
>
> I spoke to my employee last week about the continued problem, and he
> admitted that he is basically addicted to the internet. (His main
> passion is cars - not porn or gambling. He just loves cars. And
> Ebay.). I told that I had inquired about removing IE from his PC. He
> said he would be in favor of that and that he thought it would be a
> good idea.
> Most of his work does not require internet access. And every PC in my
> office has IE and broadband access, so it's available elsewhere when
> needed to do his work. And there are other PC's with IE that are
> readily available for use.
>
> Again, yes I could easily fire him. I have volumes of documentation.
> I have even found one instance where what he was viewing was adult
> oriented, is NOT family friendly or workplace safe. But he wants me to
> work with him and I am trying to find a creative solution (yes, I have
> fired people before. Firing people, IMO, is a last resort and not very
> creative).
>
> Here's where I am seeking help: can you suggest a way that I can go
> to his PC and disable IE? Remember, I can't add or remove any
> programs, and I don't own the PC. And, since I don't have the
> company blessing, I don't want to create any technical problems that
> would impede any other operation of the PC. I am fairly PC literate.
>
> If I can disable IE, I will explain it to him before I do it.
>
> Can you give me a suggestion to disable IE? I have run out of ideas.
> Got any ideas for me?
> If you think there is a more appropriate forum for this question, pls
> let me know. (sorry to write so much....just trying to anticipate
> questions).
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ralph
>

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