I'd like to write a GP to a computer lab OU, to disable the IE address bar, I did this with GP, but I found that the SEARCH button can't be diabled with GP, so the user still can type something(like porn stuff) to bring up the web page that we don't want, is there a way to disable address bar and the search function? the purpose is restrict the user only browse one home page, user is not allowed to enter URL, I know I can use GP to do that? Any suggestiong?

Thanks for any input.

Well, START/RUN http://www.MSFN.org would work too. OR.. Right click desktop, New/Shortcut, and setup an internet shortcut... OR... There are about 100 ways to go about getting to a webpage. The only way you can really control it is through your router or a piece of software designed for it, such as Websense. Good luck!

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Try using some of the tweak programs for hiding the SEARCH button. As for disabling the address bar, consult the Google gods:

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=mozc...+address+bar%22

Just as a thought, deleting the class id (clsid) for the search would probably disable it.

-gosh

If you're serious about blocking your users from surfing the net, you're best bet is to do it on your router or ISA server.

Otherwise you will have to set lots of policies and don't forget even if you get the URL bar, search buttons and Start>Run, apps can still spawn HTTP requests as well as spyware (ex: HotBar, MySearch) can create a search bar in IE that will let users go to any site.

You should try Kiosk mode in IE (I think in the command line it's -K) and use a frame, html & Javascript to create custom back & forward buttons. That's what I did for a couple kiosks we had in the company. I can email the html frame to you if you contact me.