1. How can you create a user account only with access to internet (no
programs starting, no folders to read or write)2.
2. How can you password protect My documents folder?

Johnnybig wrote:

> 1. How can you create a user account only with access to internet (no
> programs starting, no folders to read or write).

It depends on your situation. Is this a company running XP Pro workstations
with a domain, your home computer, or a company with a few XP Home
computers in a Workgroup?

You can run IE in kiosk mode, run your workstations as thin clients, use
Group Policy or SteadyState, etc. Lots of ways but you forgot to tell us
anything about your computer(s) and your situation.

> 2. How can you password protect My documents folder?

You don't. XP and Vista do not use passwords to protect resources. NT-based
operating systems use permissions instead. Here is information to help you
with that:

How to disable Simple Sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP (Pro only)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418

By default in XP Home, you can only make files and folders under My
Documents "private". Otherwise, to see the security tab in WinXP Home,
restart in Safe mode and log on with an account that has administrator
privileges. To get into Safe Mode, repeatedly tap the F8 key as the
computer is starting up. This will get you to the menu where you can choose
Safe Mode.

Note that the file system must be NTFS, not FAT32.

Passwording of folders is not supported unless you zip them. When you do
(right click a folder, then "send to > compressed folder") and then open the
zip file, you will find an option under file>"add a password". Otherwise,
use third-party software. Google "password protect folders".

If you need more specific help, provide more details. This will help you:

How to Post:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Usenet
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 - How to Ask a Question

Malke
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MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
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The situation is as follows:

I would like to create a user account only with access to internet (no
programs starting, no folders to read or write). Eventually be able to use
word and have a small partition to save some data.
The situation is as follows: Windows XP Tablet 2005 edition. I use this
laptop at home and there are no other machine connected to a network or so.
Personal use.

"Malke" wrote:

> Johnnybig wrote:
>
> > 1. How can you create a user account only with access to internet (no
> > programs starting, no folders to read or write).
>
> It depends on your situation. Is this a company running XP Pro workstations
> with a domain, your home computer, or a company with a few XP Home
> computers in a Workgroup?
>
> You can run IE in kiosk mode, run your workstations as thin clients, use
> Group Policy or SteadyState, etc. Lots of ways but you forgot to tell us
> anything about your computer(s) and your situation.
>
> > 2. How can you password protect My documents folder?
>
> You don't. XP and Vista do not use passwords to protect resources. NT-based
> operating systems use permissions instead. Here is information to help you
> with that:
>
> How to disable Simple Sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
> Windows XP (Pro only)
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874
>
> HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows
> XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418
>
> By default in XP Home, you can only make files and folders under My
> Documents "private". Otherwise, to see the security tab in WinXP Home,
> restart in Safe mode and log on with an account that has administrator
> privileges. To get into Safe Mode, repeatedly tap the F8 key as the
> computer is starting up. This will get you to the menu where you can choose
> Safe Mode.
>
> Note that the file system must be NTFS, not FAT32.
>
> Passwording of folders is not supported unless you zip them. When you do
> (right click a folder, then "send to > compressed folder") and then open the
> zip file, you will find an option under file>"add a password". Otherwise,
> use third-party software. Google "password protect folders".
>
> If you need more specific help, provide more details. This will help you:
>
> How to Post:
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Usenet
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 - How to Ask a Question
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP
> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
> FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>
>

Johnnybig wrote:

> The situation is as follows:
>
> I would like to create a user account only with access to internet (no
> programs starting, no folders to read or write). Eventually be able to use
> word and have a small partition to save some data.
> The situation is as follows: Windows XP Tablet 2005 edition. I use this
> laptop at home and there are no other machine connected to a network or
> so. Personal use.

Look into SteadyState.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...s/default.mspx
More on SteadyState: http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=27570

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ