Re: User accounts
- From: "lvee" <notmesothere@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 12 May 2005 08:54:16 -0500
You can severely restrict his account... There is a very in depth, but
sometimes off topic post at The Elder Geek.com The topic is called Guest
Account...and from some pretty spiffy tricks of the trade, it is possible to
keep an account extremely limited it what the user can and cannot do. Check
it out if you are interested.
"Doug Knox MS-MVP" <dknox@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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You should use the various spyware/adware removal programs. Personally, I
recommend using more than one, as most will miss something that the other(s)
will catch. Actually, the MS Anti-spyware beta product is doing pretty
well, considering that my kids click everything that says "You
must..........". However, its not perfect, so AdAware and Spybot Search
and Destroy also get used in my household. Mate watcher would be
classified as spyware. Your best solution there is the front door.
--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart
Display\Security
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
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"Yvonne" <Yvonne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Doug,
> I am using "mate watcher" at this time on my computer as well. all for
> good
> reason, and when I put spyware or adware on the computer it disables the
> program. At this time i can't disable program....
>
> Also I am using zone alarms...
>
> Should I just take norton and portion out the hard drive? I have 80
> gigs...
> and that is too much all at once.
>
> I just want to make sure he can continue taking his online classes ...
> etc... with out the administrator abilities. And right now he is using my
> side of the computer...
>
> Thank you
>
> "Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
>
>> Hi Yvonne,
>>
>> First, ensure that your anti-virus software is up to date, and perform a
>> full scan from your desktop preferably, since it seems to be unaffected.
>>
>> Second, look into programs such as AdAware, www.lavasoftusa.com and
>> SpyBot Search and Destroy, www.safer-networking.org. In either case, if
>> you decide to download either/both of these programs (they will each
>> catch things the other misses), ensure that you check for the latest
>> definitions/updates for the program.
>>
>> --
>> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart
>> Display\Security
>> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
>> http://www.dougknox.com
>> --------------------------------
>> Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
>> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
>> --------------------------------
>> Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
>> Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
>>
>> "Yvonne" <Yvonne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:C2D4901D-9959-4C8D-8724-242CA2A682A2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >I have set up myself as administrator and my b/f as user. My account
>> >moves
>> > around fine on the internet and computer. However while he is using
>> > his
>> > account it moves slower and slower and slower until it comes to a halt.
>> >
>> > He isn't computer literate, and clicks on just about anything he can.
>> > Which
>> > is why I need to get his side fixed ASAP.
>> >
>> > If anyone can help me please do.
>> >
>> > Thank you!
>>
.
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