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My children use my computer but there are some programs that I would not like
my children to run is there a way that I can stop them from running certain
programs by using different usernames and passwords. So when I logon I have
access to everything and when my children want on under a different username
and password I can prohibit them from using a certain program. Or is there
some built-in parent control allow me to just prohibit a certain program from
being activated without a passport thank you for any help
 
How To Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/279783/en-us

How to set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308418/en-us

Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit for Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sharedaccess/default.mspx

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| My children use my computer but there are some programs that I would not like
| my children to run is there a way that I can stop them from running certain
| programs by using different usernames and passwords. So when I logon I have
| access to everything and when my children want on under a different username
| and password I can prohibit them from using a certain program. Or is there
| some built-in parent control allow me to just prohibit a certain program from
| being activated without a passport thank you for any help
 
None of this information will work I am using Windows home edition plus I am
not trying to protect a file or documents I would like to stop my children
from running certain programs that are on my computer. I.e. I have certain
video games, as well as filesharing programs, I would like to only allow
certain users to launch these programs the information provided above would
be helpful if I used Windows professional and was only trying to protect
certain documents can you provide me with more help thank you
 
Jason said:
My children use my computer but there are some programs that I would not like
my children to run is there a way that I can stop them from running certain
programs by using different usernames and passwords. So when I logon I have
access to everything and when my children want on under a different username
and password I can prohibit them from using a certain program. Or is there
some built-in parent control allow me to just prohibit a certain program from
being activated without a passport thank you for any help
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HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308418

HOW TO Use the Internet Explorer 6 Content Advisor to Control Access
to Web Sites in Internet Explorer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310401

Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit for Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sharedaccess/default.mspx

Protect Your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp

For some requirements, you may find it easier to invest in a
3rd-party solution, such as NetNanny or CyberPatrol.

You need to be aware, however, that *NO* technical or software
solution is fool-proof, and _none_ can ever adequately take the place of
live adult supervision. If you cannot trust your children to
safely/properly use the computer without supervision, you may have to
consider limiting their access to it.


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They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of
chains and slavery? .... I know not what course others may take, but as
for me, give me liberty, or give me death! -Patrick Henry
 
Jason said:
None of this information will work I am using Windows home edition
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Actually, the instructions remain the same, regardless of the version
of WinXP.

plus I am
not trying to protect a file or documents I would like to stop my children
from running certain programs that are on my computer. I.e. I have certain
video games, as well as filesharing programs, I would like to only allow
certain users to launch these programs
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And what are programs, other than files (their being executable files
is irrelevant) located in specific folders?


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Bruce Chambers

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They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of
chains and slavery? .... I know not what course others may take, but as
for me, give me liberty, or give me death! -Patrick Henry
 
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