Here is what I want to do.

Prevent under Windows ME or XP the IE browser from going to
www.runescape.com

I can block the 7 IP addresses and a few key ports (via software
firewall Sygate Pro) but the site still comes up if the user goes to a
bypass proxy like www.hidemyass.com.
(teenager goes to this site parent is working and her kid still needs
computer to do homework-discipline has been tried and not working no
matter what is taken away, etc.. Obviously addicted to game but still
needs computer access.)

I have found a workaround kind of with a combination of several
programs but kid can probably still get around things by deleting
certain files etc..., killing processes, etc...

I can disable Regedit, disable Add/Remove programs, but CANNOT disable
his access to Windows Explorer (to see files), Process List (Ctrl Alt
DEL).


So I need a program in addition to software firewall; that will be a
cloaked /hidden/ stealth Pop-up blocker that will not be seen running
in Process List, cannot be uninstalled, is password protected, cannot
be deleted easily from Explorer.

So if the kid uses a proxy bypass the pop-up blocker will read the
title of the window that says runescape and the IE windows will close.

I found a program that can cloak other programs so they cannot be seen
in task manager and does not show up in Add/Remove list.......
BUT the kid can probably figure out the name of the program and delete
by going to file explorer, Program Files, etc...

Be nice if I had just one password protected pop-up blocker that cannot
be shutdown, uninstalled, deleted without a password.


I have tried a lot of parental control filters and pop-up blockers but
none will prevent the user to get where they want by using a proxy
bypass URL they key into the browser as mentioned above.

Thanks, Patty

I think you'll like this:

http://msmvps.com/blogs/spywaresucks.../29/56188.aspx

The Shared Computer Toolkit. You can lock down that kid so tight he won't
be able to do anything.

--
Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999
http://www.ie-vista.com
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org



"(E-Mail Removed)" wrote:

> Here is what I want to do.
>
> Prevent under Windows ME or XP the IE browser from going to
> www.runescape.com
>
> I can block the 7 IP addresses and a few key ports (via software
> firewall Sygate Pro) but the site still comes up if the user goes to a
> bypass proxy like www.hidemyass.com.
> (teenager goes to this site parent is working and her kid still needs
> computer to do homework-discipline has been tried and not working no
> matter what is taken away, etc.. Obviously addicted to game but still
> needs computer access.)
>
> I have found a workaround kind of with a combination of several
> programs but kid can probably still get around things by deleting
> certain files etc..., killing processes, etc...
>
> I can disable Regedit, disable Add/Remove programs, but CANNOT disable
> his access to Windows Explorer (to see files), Process List (Ctrl Alt
> DEL).
>
>
> So I need a program in addition to software firewall; that will be a
> cloaked /hidden/ stealth Pop-up blocker that will not be seen running
> in Process List, cannot be uninstalled, is password protected, cannot
> be deleted easily from Explorer.
>
> So if the kid uses a proxy bypass the pop-up blocker will read the
> title of the window that says runescape and the IE windows will close.
>
> I found a program that can cloak other programs so they cannot be seen
> in task manager and does not show up in Add/Remove list.......
> BUT the kid can probably figure out the name of the program and delete
> by going to file explorer, Program Files, etc...
>
> Be nice if I had just one password protected pop-up blocker that cannot
> be shutdown, uninstalled, deleted without a password.
>
>
> I have tried a lot of parental control filters and pop-up blockers but
> none will prevent the user to get where they want by using a proxy
> bypass URL they key into the browser as mentioned above.
>
> Thanks, Patty
>
>

By the way, if the kid is only going to play games anyway, then realistically
locking out internet access except for when the parent is home is no big
deal. Seriously. If he ain't doing homework anyway, then what's the point
of leaving him with internet access just in case he does the right thing?

--
Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999
http://www.ie-vista.com
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org



"(E-Mail Removed)" wrote:

> Here is what I want to do.
>
> Prevent under Windows ME or XP the IE browser from going to
> www.runescape.com
>
> I can block the 7 IP addresses and a few key ports (via software
> firewall Sygate Pro) but the site still comes up if the user goes to a
> bypass proxy like www.hidemyass.com.
> (teenager goes to this site parent is working and her kid still needs
> computer to do homework-discipline has been tried and not working no
> matter what is taken away, etc.. Obviously addicted to game but still
> needs computer access.)
>
> I have found a workaround kind of with a combination of several
> programs but kid can probably still get around things by deleting
> certain files etc..., killing processes, etc...
>
> I can disable Regedit, disable Add/Remove programs, but CANNOT disable
> his access to Windows Explorer (to see files), Process List (Ctrl Alt
> DEL).
>
>
> So I need a program in addition to software firewall; that will be a
> cloaked /hidden/ stealth Pop-up blocker that will not be seen running
> in Process List, cannot be uninstalled, is password protected, cannot
> be deleted easily from Explorer.
>
> So if the kid uses a proxy bypass the pop-up blocker will read the
> title of the window that says runescape and the IE windows will close.
>
> I found a program that can cloak other programs so they cannot be seen
> in task manager and does not show up in Add/Remove list.......
> BUT the kid can probably figure out the name of the program and delete
> by going to file explorer, Program Files, etc...
>
> Be nice if I had just one password protected pop-up blocker that cannot
> be shutdown, uninstalled, deleted without a password.
>
>
> I have tried a lot of parental control filters and pop-up blockers but
> none will prevent the user to get where they want by using a proxy
> bypass URL they key into the browser as mentioned above.
>
> Thanks, Patty
>
>

He has Windows ME. You have a point about if he is not going to do the
homework anyway then just lock out the internet access. However, she is
trying to get him to do the right thing since there is a 3 hour lag b4
she gets home. There is a program called Enuffpc on there that allows
him 1 hour of Internet time.

Thanks, Patty

I'm sure you mentioned ME *or* XP

No mind, there's not much you can do to lock down a Windows ME computer
around PC savy kids, apart from take the power cable with you when you leave.

I'd strongly recommend the Mum upgrade to XPSP2, get her hands on the shared
computer toolkit and create a unique account for the son which she can then
lock down.

--
Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999
http://www.ie-vista.com
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org



"(E-Mail Removed)" wrote:

> He has Windows ME. You have a point about if he is not going to do the
> homework anyway then just lock out the internet access. However, she is
> trying to get him to do the right thing since there is a 3 hour lag b4
> she gets home. There is a program called Enuffpc on there that allows
> him 1 hour of Internet time.
>
> Thanks, Patty
>
>