Windows 7 Internet Explore 9 Kiosk mode

[lhh305]

Hello all.

How can I restrict an user (with limited access) in Windows 7 from closing ie9, I want ie9 to alway open in kiosk mode uncloseable, but i want user to be able to close the new ie9 window that open from a link.

And how to disable or remove the minimize button on ie9.

 

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To achieve the restrictions you mentioned in Windows 7 with Internet Explorer 9 (IE9), you can follow these steps:

Restricting User from Closing IE9 in Kiosk Mode:​

1. Setting IE9 to Always Open in Kiosk Mode:
   • Create a desktop shortcut for IE9 with the following command-line parameters to open it in kiosk mode: iexplore.exe -k
     • Replace with the specific URL you want IE9 to open in kiosk mode.
   • Making IE9 Uncloseable:
     • You can use third-party software like "KioskSimple" or "SiteKiosk" to lock down the kiosk mode further and prevent users from closing IE9.
     • These software solutions offer additional features for kiosk mode and can restrict user actions.
   • Allowing Users to Close New IE9 Windows from Links:
     • To enable users to close new IE9 windows opened from a link, use the regular IE9 desktop shortcut without the -k parameter.
     • Users should be able to close these normal browser windows while maintaining the kiosk mode for the primary IE9 instance.

       Disabling or Removing the Minimize Button:​

   • Disabling the Minimize Button in IE9:
     • It's not possible to directly disable or remove the minimize button in IE9 through regular settings.
     • You may want to consider using custom CSS scripts or JavaScript to hide or disable the minimize button in the browser window.
     • However, modifying IE9's behavior in this manner may require advanced scripting knowledge and could have unintended consequences if not implemented correctly.
   • Considerations:
     • Ensure that the restrictions are compliant with your organization's policies and security requirements.
     • Regularly monitor the system to ensure the desired restrictions are in place and functioning correctly. By following these steps, you can restrict a user with limited access in Windows 7 from closing IE9 and configure it to always open in kiosk mode while allowing the closure of new IE9 windows opened from links. Please note that additional software or scripting may be required for advanced customization like disabling buttons.