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Limiting program access?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Si..., 2005/07/22.

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    Hi,

    I`m looking to limit access from my daughter to programs on my pc which could cause damage to other things on the pc and my webserver.

    How would I be able to do this in XP?

    Do I need a 3rd party software or can this be done in XP? if so how as I can`t find anything in the XP account settings.

    Thanks
     
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    Si... - Welcome to the Board :)

    XP Home or Pro?
     
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    Thanks for the welcome

    Its XP Pro.
     
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    Basically you need to set up a Limited Account for your daughter - see How to Create & Configure User Accounts in Windows XP

    In Windows Explorer go to Tools > Folder Options > View - scroll down to 'Use simple file sharing (recommended)' and uncheck it if it is checked.

    Then go to the exe file of a program that you do not want her to have access to, right click > Properties > Security tab > highlight her account and set permissions to deny use of that exe file.
     
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