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My smart 10-YO son modified one of our computers so that both he and I seem
to be administrators under 2 user accounts. How do I make him not the
administrator and block him from changing it again, while protecting my user
administrator status?

I use Windows XP Pro. Thanks!
 
Lisa said:
My smart 10-YO son modified one of our computers so that both he and I
seem to be administrators under 2 user accounts. How do I make him not
the administrator and block him from changing it again, while
protecting my user administrator status?

I use Windows XP Pro. Thanks!
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Make his accounts limited user accounts. Make your own accounts
administrator accounts. Put strong passwords on your accounts and also
on the built-in Administrator account. If you want to be even more
restrictive, put a BIOS-level password on the machine and set it to
boot from the hard drive first.

But the best solution is for you to learn about computing and to have a
good heart-to-heart talk with your son. It is *your* computer, not his.

Malke
 
Thanks for your reply. We have a "special needs" sort of kid who has some
psychological issues that make a heart-to-heart talk a whole different
critter than most children. And someday when I have a day to spare, I'll get
the klunker computer in his room networked with Internet access.

Have a good week!
 
Lisa said:
Thanks for your reply. We have a "special needs" sort of kid who has
some psychological issues that make a heart-to-heart talk a whole
different
critter than most children. And someday when I have a day to spare,
I'll get the klunker computer in his room networked with Internet
access.
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Actually, one of my clients has an autistic child so I do understand how
difficult this can be. I suggest you rethink putting a computer in his
room with Internet access. I also suggest that you have a professional
set up your computer properly with passwords, permissions, etc. (unless
you have the skills to do it) to help you keep it clean and usable.

Malke
 
Thanks again!

Malke said:
Actually, one of my clients has an autistic child so I do understand how
difficult this can be. I suggest you rethink putting a computer in his
room with Internet access. I also suggest that you have a professional
set up your computer properly with passwords, permissions, etc. (unless
you have the skills to do it) to help you keep it clean and usable.

Malke
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Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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