We have a W2k domain. I want to prevent users from running Skype or any
other unwanted program. Is it possible to prevent users from running an
executable file with Group Policy? For example: dont allow skype.exe
etc.

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> We have a W2k domain. I want to prevent users from running Skype or any
> other unwanted program. Is it possible to prevent users from running an
> executable file with Group Policy? For example: dont allow skype.exe
> etc.
>

Yes: Short answer: Software Restriction Policies of the GPO.

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