How to block software installation in Windows 7?

How to block Software installation in Windows 7 by using Windows Firewall ?
How to block Software installation in Windows 7 by using Group Policy ?

Windows Firewall won't block installations. You can use group policy, check out Using Software Restriction Policies to Protect Against Unauthorized Software
As well, as a security best practice users who should not be allowed to install applications should not be members of the Power Users or Administrators local machine groups. As members only of the Users local machine group they do not have permission to
install applications.
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LaserJet Pro MFP M276nw software installer not detecting printer via USB or wi-fi - Windows 7

I am trying to install a LaserJet Pro MFP M276nw on Windows 7 Home Premium x64, and I know the printer functions fine, as I have installed it on both Windows Vista Basic x32 and Windows 7 Professional x64 all on the same desktop. The operating system has been changed a couple of times, hence the multiple installs.
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Hi @KP_ ,
I see that you are having issues with setting up the printer on the one computer. I would like to help you out today.
I would uninstall the software, turn off the Startup programs, Antivirus software and update the driver during the install by the post I have provided.
Disconnect the USB cable.
Uninstall the software.
Here are the steps to run the uninstall from the computer or the CD.
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Qosmio F30: How to: Manual Installation Of Windows Xp Media Center Edition 2005

Manual Installation Of Windows Xp Media Center Edition 2005 On Toshiba Qosmio F30 Laptop
Last Update 3 Oct 2006
Important Notes Before You Start:
1-These Steps Used For "Toshiba Qosmio F30" And For Other Qosmio Models That Comes With "Intel Centrino Duo" Cpu's And With Xp Media Center 2005 Installed.
2-Apply These Steps If You Have Previous Experience In Installing Windows Xp , If You Don't Have That Experience , Then You Can Use The Supplied Recovery Cd To Restore Your System.
3- Windows Xp Media Center Cd's Are Not Supplied With Your Laptop, If You Want To Get The Cd's You Can Buy It From Many On-Line Shops And If You Do So You Will Get Valid Windows Xp Product Key Which You Will Not Need It (Because You Already Have One You Can Find It In A Small Sticker In The Back Of Your Laptop And You Can Activate Your Windows With It).
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I shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of the this site or its content, including but not limited to delays, omissions, and inaccuracies in its content.
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1- Create Drivers Cd From "Toshiba Assist Utility" ,You Should See The Toshiba Assist Icon On The Desktop, Then In The Toshiba Assist Choose The 'protect & Fix' Tab ,There You Will Find The Option `Create Drivers & Tools Cd` And Insert a Blank Cd To Write It
"If This Option Did Not Work Then You Have To Install The Restore Cd To Get It Work" , The Drivers Are Installed In A Folder Called Toolscd In "C:" Drive. To Install Your Recovery Cd Power On Your Laptop And Hold "F12" And Use The Arrow Keys To Choose Cd-Rom Icon To Boot From the Cd.
2- Create Toshiba Raid Driver From The Drivers Cd, The Toshiba Raid Driver Has To Be Added During The Installation of Windows XP When Asked To "Press F6 If You Need To Install A Third Party SCSI Or Raid Driver".
In Order To Do That , Insert The Drivers Cd "from Windows " It Will Run Automatically Or Run "Browser.Exe" Inside The Cd The Select "Raid Driver" And Click On "Installation" Button, It Will Show You The Raid Driver files , Insert A Blank Floppy And Copy The Files Into The Floppy "Be Sure That All The Files Be On The Root Of The Floppy" or download the Toshiba RAID driver from the Toshiba driver download web page and extract the zip file to a floppy disk."Again, All The Files Should Be On The Root Of The Floppy Not Inside A Folder"
3- Connect Your Usb Floppy Drive And Insert Your Windows Xp Mce 2005 Cd 1 And Power On Your Laptop Hold "F12" And Use The Arrow Keys To Choose Cd-Rom Icon To Boot From The Cd.
When You Get The Message To "Press Any Key To Boot From Cd...", Press Any Key , If You Do Not Press Any Key, It Will Not Boot From Cd-Rom,Press F6 When Asked To "Press F6 If You Need To Install A Third Party Scsi Or Raid Driver".
The Setup Continues Until You Are Asked Whether You Want To "S = Specify Additional Device". Press 's' And Specify The Toshiba Raid Driver For Xp. Then Press 'enter' To Continue With The Installation.
Do Not Upgrade Your Xp Installation ,Start New Windows Installation And Partition Your Hard Disk , Windows Installation Will Ask You To Insert Cd 2, And Will Copy Some Files And Will Ask You To Insert Cd 1 Again ,Continue The Setup Until Windows finish The Insallation.
4- After Windows Finish The Installation Insert Drivers Cd And Select "Microsoft Updates" From The Drivers Cd Click On"Installation Button" ,Click "Qfe" And Install ONLY the Following Updates (Do Not Let The Updates Restart Your PC Until You Finish The Installation of All Updates)
A- Q896256
FIX "Computers That Are Running Windows Xp Service Pack 2 And That Are Equipped With Multiple Processors That Support Processor Power Management Features May Experience Decreased Performance"
B-Q910437
FIX "High Hit Count Watson Crash In Wu Client"
C-Q889673
FIX "Hardware (Dep)-Enabled Computer May Unexpectedly Quit After You Resume From Standby Or From Hibernation In Windows Xp Service Pack 2"
D-Q896243 (Very Important ,This Will Make SD And MMC Cards To Work)
FIX "ADD Support The High Speed SD Card"
Other Updates Are Not Necessary To Install, Because You Will Install It Later When You Run Microsoft Updates From Microsoft Updates Web-site After You Finish Activating Your Windows.
5- download and run "Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility" from Intel website
(Restart Your PC After You Finish The Installation)
Do Not Install "Chipset Driver" From The Drivers Cd , It Is An Old Version , Try To Install The Latest From The Link Above.
6- Install The "Display Driver" From Drivers Cd (No Need To Restart).
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Go To Control Panel , System Properties , Hardware , Drive Signing , Select "Ignore - Install The Software...."
Go To Control Panel , System Properties , Hardware , Windows Update , Select "Never Search Windows Update For Drivers"
7- Now You Have To Setup Your Internet Connection and Activate Your Windows So That You Can Run "Windows Updates" From Microsoft Windows Update Website
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A- If You Your Internet Connection Through LAN Then Install The "Network Driver" From Drivers Cd.
B- If You Your Internet Connection Through Wireless Then Install The "Wireless Network Driver" From Drivers Cd.
C- If Your Internet Connection Through USB Then Install The Driver Supplied By Your Modem Manufacturer.
D- If Your Internet Through Dial-Up Then Install The "Sound Driver" From Drivers CD , This Driver Will Install The Sound Driver And Will Activate The Modem Device and ,A Message Appeared "Find New Hardware ,Modem Device" Ignore The Message And Restart Your PC Then Install "Modem Driver" From Drivers Cd.
8- Now Go To Windows Update Web-Site And Install All The Necessary Updates "Try To Run Windows Updates Several Times Until You Install All The Updates Because In The First Time, Windows Updates Website Will Install 3 Files Only After That Restart Your Computer And Go To Windows Updates Site Again And Continue To Install The Updates , Select Custom Updates Method And Install All The Critical And Optional Updates".
9- install "Common Modules" from drivers CD This module is an essential component on Windows XP systems It is required to make other TOSHIBA original programs work properly.
10- Now Continue To Install Other Drivers And Utilities From Drivers Cd But Do Not Install The Following Drivers:-
Atheros Client Utility " No Need"
Bluetooth Monitor " Do Not Install This , Install Only The "Bluetooth Stack".
Enjoy Your Powerful Toshiba Qosmio Laptop.

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