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Here are several alternative ways to block web browsers in Windows (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, etc.) without using the firewall method you mentioned earlier . Choose the method that best fits your need. 1 . Block Browser Using AppLocker (Windows Pro/Enterprise) Blocks the browser application from opening completely. Steps: Press Win + R , type: secpol.msc Go to: Application Control Policies → AppLocker → Executable Rules Right-click → Create New Rule Select: Deny User = Standard user (not Admin) Choose Path : Chrome: C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe Edge: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe Firefox: C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe Apply. Result: User cannot open the browser. Admin still can. 2 . Block Browser Using Software Restriction Policy For Windows Pro. Steps: Press Win + R , type: gpedit.msc Navigate to: Computer Configuration → Windows Settings → Security Settings → Soft...

  Here are two simple ways to block internet browsing using Windows Firewall. Choose Method A (Block all browsers) or Method B (Block specific browsers like Chrome/Edge/Firefox). ✅ METHOD A — BLOCK ALL INTERNET BROWSING (Recommended) This blocks ALL internet access for ALL applications except those you allow. Steps: Press Windows + R Type: wf.msc Press Enter On the left, click Outbound Rules On the right, click New Rule… Select Custom → Next Under Program , choose All programs → Next Under Protocol and Ports , click Next Under Scope , click Next Under Action , select: ✔ Block the connection Click Next Under Profile , select: ✔ Domain ✔ Private ✔ Public Click Next Name the rule: Block Internet Browsing Click Finish ✔ This will instantly disable ALL internet access. 🟨 OPTIONAL: Allow exceptions If you want to allow EXCEPTIONS (example: allow only MT5, or allow Windows Update): Create a New Outbound Rule Select Program Browse to the app...

  🧩 How to Fix “Microsoft Office Product Activation Failed” Error If you’re seeing the “Product Activation Failed” message in Microsoft Office, don’t worry — this quick method can help you reactivate Office without reinstalling or losing your files. Follow these simple steps: 🧭 Step-by-Step Guide Close all Microsoft Office applications Make sure Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and any other Office programs are completely closed. Open File Explorer Press Windows + E or click This PC on your desktop. Navigate to your Office installation folder Go to the following path: Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Microsoft Office (If your system uses 32-bit Office on 64-bit Windows, check “Program Files (x86)” instead.) Open your Office version folder Open the folder named: Office16 (For older versions, it may be Office15 , Office14 , etc.) Find and run the rearm tool Look for the file named OSPPREARM.EXE . Run the tool as Administrator Right-click on OSPPREARM....