file downloads

[peaceful444]

I manage a lan connected computer in my apt complex, it has windows 98
for an os.
we have people who contimnuously download files after being told not
to, is there a way to allow them internet access and still block all
downloads to the hd?
thanks

 

[Bob Willard]

I manage a lan connected computer in my apt complex, it has windows 98
for an os.
we have people who contimnuously download files after being told not
to, is there a way to allow them internet access and still block all
downloads to the hd?
thanks

How about a large sign, saying "File downloads - 10 cents per KB."
Then let them download what they want and bill 'em?

 

[dg]

It would be much easier with XP. You could setup a user that had no access
to the drives and no ability to install software. Yeah, MUCH easier to take
care of when the PC is running XP.

--Dan

 

[Zvi Netiv]

I manage a lan connected computer in my apt complex, it has windows 98
for an os.

You can't "manage" a network based on Win98 as it isn't hierarchal. You need
NT networking

we have people who contimnuously download files after being told not
to, is there a way to allow them internet access and still block all
downloads to the hd?

You can block the ports used by the protocols you want to limit, for the
computers you want to limit. It's called a firewall.

Regards

 

[Rod Speed]

You can't "manage" a network based on Win98
Bullshit.

as it isn't hierarchal. You need NT networking

Nope, that just allows more/better management.

You can block the ports used by the protocols you want to
limit, for the computers you want to limit. It's called a firewall.

Useless for what he wants to do.