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Windows 10: Remove execution permission from all files created in user "Downloads" folder

From Administrative command prompt:

cd \Users\<User>
icacls Downloads /deny <User>:(CI)(OI)(X) /t

User will no longer be able to run any EXE in his "Downloads" folder.

To revert:

cd \Users\<User>
icacls Downloads /remove <User> /t

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