Re: Lock out my kids


frustrated mom wrote:
> I have windows xp home edition. How can I lock out my teenager from using my
> computer? The word 'No' doesn't seem to work!
> Thanks!

1. Set a password in the BIOS - this will prevent the computer form
starting up (it can be circumvented by opening the box, removing the
battery and shorting out a jumper switch - look at your manual.

2. set a strong password (a password that is NOT easily broken so not
the cats name) on your account.

3. Set a password on the default Administrator account. In XP Home this
is blank by default and can only be accessed by starting in Safe mode.

How ever if they are really determined all the above can be
circumvented.

If you are really desperate then steps such as removing the RAM, or the
video card, or the keyboard and mouse, or having the HDD mounted in a
removable cradle so you could physically remove it from the case and
lock it away in a secure place could be considered.

.

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