Windows 10: How to block standard users from installing programs into their own profile?

This isn't a new question, but I can't find the answer and all the other threads a locked.One of the most referenced threads is provided here, but it's clouded by what is and isn't a "standard user" and doesn't answer the question of how to block a standard user from installing software.It's not just Chrome, but a variety of apps, games, browsers, players, etc.Example: Opera GX browser for gamersThe software can be installed by a "standard user", for their own use. UAC never even pops up.Location: C:\Users\[user name]\AppData\Local\Programs\Opera GXThe only user that can see and use it is

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Blocking and Allowing a Certain Program to a User in Windows 10

Hello,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. We regret the inconvenience caused and will assist you in resolving the issue.

Before assisting further, I would like to ask you few questions:

• Which option of the operating system are you exactly talking about (it will be easy for us to help you in resolving the issue quickly)?
• Do you want to block the access of files & folders for the other user profile?

You can give permission for accessing/denying the files/folders on a drive to a user profile by setting appropriate permissions on the operating system.

To block the permission of the other user profile to access the files & folders, I suggest you to follow the steps below:

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  Press Window logo + E keys on the keyboard and click on
  This PC located on the right hand panel of the screen.
  
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  Open the drive where the application files are located.
  
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  Right click on the application file and select Properties.
  
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  Click on the Security tab of the window and click on the user profile name to deny access to under
  Group or user names.
  
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  Click on Edit button and give permissions accordingly to the user profile.
  
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  Click on Apply and OK.
  
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  Close the window and check if the changes are effective.
  

Write to us with the answers to the above questions and the status of the issue on the same post for further assistance.
Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.

Thank you.

 

Why are standard users able to Install and uninstall programs?

I guess I wasn't clear with my comment. Personally I think that Microsoft should give a way to block installing any apps. This is especially true for children accounts, but it might apply to any standard user account. I was just explaining why I think
works that way.

It is nice that SpiritX has pointed to a program to do it, but it really should be built in to Windows.

I think it is something that should be suggested like through the Windows Feedback app.

 

Request: Block User List

If you go to the users Profile in the User List drop down there is "Add to Ignore List". Not sure that covers PM's or the whole forum in general.