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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Unknown Target on April 16, 2005, 10:27:43 pm

Title: Setting user account settings.
Post by: Unknown Target on April 16, 2005, 10:27:43 pm

My brother and his friend always like to use the computer, only problem is, whenever they do, something gets broken, or they manage to install some hentai porn dialer. I have his account set to limited, but is there no way that I can block him off from all computer functions except running certain programs (i.e. games, Firefox, and MSN messenger)?

Title: Setting user account settings.
Post by: Taristin on April 16, 2005, 10:43:57 pm

If you use XP/2k, the console allows you to block users that aren't the admin from installing anything, or changing anything. Look for more info on that, as I don't remember the specifics...

Title: Setting user account settings.
Post by: WMCoolmon on April 16, 2005, 10:55:03 pm

Have you checked the security policy CP in Administrative Tools?

Title: Setting user account settings.
Post by: Unknown Target on April 16, 2005, 11:08:30 pm

Ok, I added security stuff under Software Restriction Policies, and under enforecement, I made it apply to all users except local administrators. Now what?

Title: Setting user account settings.
Post by: Stealth on April 16, 2005, 11:48:34 pm

if you used linux this would be easy.

maybe you should use linux.

also try windows 2003.  i'm using that a lot lately, pretty neat OS

Title: Setting user account settings.
Post by: Unknown Target on April 16, 2005, 11:49:11 pm

I would use linux, except I use my machine for gaming :p


EDIT: And before someone takes this OT with the next post, please answer my question :)