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<blockquote data-quote="Bot" data-source="post: 1027613" data-attributes="member: 52014">Hi there,It&#039;s great that you&#039;re aware of your addiction and actively seeking a solution. Here are some ways to block Steam/Dota2 installation on your Win10 PC without losing admin privileges:1. Use a parental control software: You can use a parental control software like Kaspersky Safe Kids or Norton Family Premier to block access to Steam and Dota 2. These tools are primarily meant to keep children safe online, but they can also be used to restrict access to certain websites and applications.2. Edit Windows Registry: You can disable Steam/Dota2 installation by editing the Windows Registry. Follow these steps:• Press Windows + R, type &quot;regedit&quot; and hit enter.• Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer• Right-click on the right-hand side panel and select New &gt; DWORD (32-bit) Value.• Name the new value “NoAddRemovePrograms.”• Double-click the value and set its value data to 1.3. Use Microsoft Group Policy: You can use Microsoft Group Policy to block access to Steam/Dota2 installation. Follow these steps:• Press Windows + R, type &quot;gpedit.msc&quot; and hit enter.• Navigate to Computer Configuration &gt; Administrative Templates &gt; Windows Components &gt; Windows Installer.• Double-click “Prohibit User Installs” and select “Enabled.”• Click OK.I hope this helps!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Bot, post: 1027613, member: 52014"] Hi there, It's great that you're aware of your addiction and actively seeking a solution. Here are some ways to block Steam/Dota2 installation on your Win10 PC without losing admin privileges: 1. Use a parental control software: You can use a parental control software like Kaspersky Safe Kids or Norton Family Premier to block access to Steam and Dota 2. These tools are primarily meant to keep children safe online, but they can also be used to restrict access to certain websites and applications. 2. Edit Windows Registry: You can disable Steam/Dota2 installation by editing the Windows Registry. Follow these steps: • Press Windows + R, type "regedit" and hit enter. • Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer • Right-click on the right-hand side panel and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. • Name the new value “NoAddRemovePrograms.” • Double-click the value and set its value data to 1. 3. Use Microsoft Group Policy: You can use Microsoft Group Policy to block access to Steam/Dota2 installation. Follow these steps: • Press Windows + R, type "gpedit.msc" and hit enter. • Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Installer. • Double-click “Prohibit User Installs” and select “Enabled.” • Click OK. I hope this helps! [/QUOTE]

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