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Block Browser Using Software Restriction Policy

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:

  1. Press Win + R, type:

    secpol.msc

  2. Go to:
    Application Control Policies → AppLocker → Executable Rules

  3. Right-click → Create New Rule

  4. Select:

    • Deny

    • User = Standard user (not Admin)

  5. 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

  6. Apply.

Result: User cannot open the browser. Admin still can.

2. Block Browser Using Software Restriction Policy

For Windows Pro.

Steps:

  1. Press Win + R, type:

    gpedit.msc

  2. Navigate to:
    Computer Configuration → Windows Settings → Security Settings → Software Restriction Policies

  3. If no policies exist → Create New Policies

  4. Go to: Additional Rules

  5. Add a Path Rule → Set to Disallowed
    Example path for Chrome:

    C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe

Effect: Browser will not open.

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