I'm having a problem with my teenage step-sons turning off my antivirus
program when they surf the net. Other than breaking their fingers is there a
way to set up a new administrator so they can't shut the antivirus off. I
would like to leave it so they can get on the net but not be able to shut
the antivirus off because they do use the pc for homework,
Thank you

That will be an antivirus option to password protect it. XP can do nothing in
this case.

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> I'm having a problem with my teenage step-sons turning off my
> antivirus program when they surf the net. Other than breaking their
> fingers is there a way to set up a new administrator so they can't
> shut the antivirus off. I would like to leave it so they can get on
> the net but not be able to shut the antivirus off because they do use
> the pc for homework, Thank you

Can't you give a password for setting changes?
(McAfee does have that option)


"mike" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I'm having a problem with my teenage step-sons turning off my antivirus
> program when they surf the net. Other than breaking their fingers is there
> a way to set up a new administrator so they can't shut the antivirus off.
> I would like to leave it so they can get on the net but not be able to
> shut the antivirus off because they do use the pc for homework,
> Thank you
>

mike wrote:
> I'm having a problem with my teenage step-sons turning off my antivirus
> program when they surf the net. Other than breaking their fingers is there a
> way to set up a new administrator so they can't shut the antivirus off. I
> would like to leave it so they can get on the net but not be able to shut
> the antivirus off because they do use the pc for homework,
> Thank you
>
>


Surely you're not allowing children (especially teen-agers) to operate
the computer with administrative privileges? That is completely
unnecessary, and extremely unwise.

HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;279783

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;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...b;en-us;310401

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

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

Doug Knox's Windows® XP Security Console
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm

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 step-children to
safely/properly use the computer without supervision, you may have to
consider limiting their access to it.


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Create the kids accounts as Limited Users. They can enjoy everything on the
system and prevent them from going places their not supposed to be.

You do not have to re-create the accounts if they already exist. Just go in
Control Panel | User Accounts and change their Account Type.

"mike" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> I'm having a problem with my teenage step-sons turning off my antivirus
> program when they surf the net. Other than breaking their fingers is there
> a way to set up a new administrator so they can't shut the antivirus off.
> I would like to leave it so they can get on the net but not be able to
> shut the antivirus off because they do use the pc for homework,
> Thank you
>