Re: Accessing user files
- From: Malke <notreally@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:49:50 -0700
merlinspop wrote:
Perhaps answering my own question, I should be able to see any user's folders if I log in as the Administrator (Big A), correct? Thanks again.You should be able to see any other account when logged in on any account with administrative privileges if the account was not made private.
"merlinspop" wrote:
Malke - I think that's what I need. Thanks. Question: If our son happens to think he's smart and puts a password back on and markes his folder private again, is there a way for me to circumvent that without blasting his password and monitor his folders? I don't want to be a snoopy parent, but on the other hand, I want to make sure he's not heading for trouble. Thanks again.
Here is my standard computer security blurb. The actions may be overkill for your situation, but only you can make that decision.
Any computer running any operating system can be accessed by someone with 1) physical access; 2) time; 3) skill; 4) tools. There are a few things you can do to make it a bit harder though:
1. Set a password in the BIOS that must be entered before booting the operating system. Also set the Supervisor password in the BIOS so BIOS Setup can't be entered without it.
2. From the BIOS, change the boot order to hard drive first.
3. Set strong passwords on all accounts, including the built-in Administrator account.
4. If you leave your own account logged in, use the Windows Key + L to lock the computer (and/or set the screensaver/power saving) when you step away from the computer and require a password to resume.
5. Make other users Limited accounts in XP Home, regular user accounts in XP Pro.
6. Set user permissions/restrictions:
a. If you have XP Pro, you can set user permissions/restrictions with Group Policy (Start>Run>gpedit.msc [enter]) but be careful. Using the Policy Editor can be tricksy. Questions about Group Policy should be posted in its newsgroup: microsoft.public.windows.group_policy.
b. If you have XP Home, you can use MVP Doug Knox's Security Console or the MS Shared Computer Toolkit. The Toolkit can also be used in XP Pro and may be easier for a newbie than using Group Policies.
http://www.dougknox.com
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sharedaccess/default.mspx
microsoft.public.windows.sharedaccess - Toolkit newsgroup
Please understand that these are technical responses to what is basically a non-technical problem and there are ways around all of these precautions. This is a family/interpersonal issue that can't be solved by technical means.
Malke
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