Time Restrictions

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Is it possible to set-up Time Restrictions on my laptop? I'm running XP
Professional and I want the laptop accessible to my children only during
certain times each day. Can XP do this or do I need a third party
application?
 
Thanks John. Is there a third party program that will do this? How about an
application located in a router? This would be nice so multiple laptops
could be controlled by IP. I have a LinkSys router. Your thoughts?
 
PhooPhan said:
Is it possible to set-up Time Restrictions on my laptop? I'm running XP
Professional and I want the laptop accessible to my children only during
certain times each day. Can XP do this or do I need a third party
application?
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how to limit user's time

Here is information from MVP Kelly Theriot. Note that you will need XP
Pro:

Click Start, Run and enter GPEDIT.MSC Go to Computer Configuration,
Windows Settings, Security Settings, Local Policies, Security Options.
In the right pane, locate the entry for Network Security: Force logoff
when logon hours expire.

Examples of setting the logon hours would be: You can set them for 24
hours.

Or go to Start/Run/CMD and type in: (use as an example and modify)

net user kelly /time:M-F,08:00-17:00
net user kelly /time:M-F,8am-5pm
net user kelly /time:M,4am-5pm;T,1pm-3pm;W-F,8:00-17:00

To cancel and/or clear: Go to Start/Run/CMD and type in: (Use as an
example) net user Kelly /time:all

Since XP Home doesn't have the Group Policy Editor available, you would
need third-party software to do this. Kelly had this information about
using third-party software:

1st Security Center is a powerful security utility that allows you to
restrict access to Windows important resources:
http://www.1securitycenter.com/sc/index.html

WatchDog 8.3 is the ultimate application to restrict and monitor the
time that you or others spend on the computer. Each user can have their
timing period based on daily, weekly, monthly or unlimited. WatchDog's
security measures block out unauthorized access completely:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Lockdown/WatchDog.shtml
 
PhooPhan said:
Thanks John. Is there a third party program that will do this? How about an
application located in a router? This would be nice so multiple laptops
could be controlled by IP. I have a LinkSys router. Your thoughts?
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Since you're concerned about your kids activities, I'd suggest
CyberSitter. It has worked well for me.

Dennis
 
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