XP Pro system recovery

[Judi]

My company has 20 desktop computers using XP pro. We have juvenile
delinquents that use these computers to access school based programs online.
The juveniles have discovered the F10 and F11 function that does a system
recovery. What is the best way to remove this feature either completely or
from the limited users ability. The system recovery feature does not ask for
a password prior to beginning recovery, but offers the option at boot for any
youth that is paying attention to the monitor.

 

[Nepatsfan]

My company has 20 desktop computers using XP pro. We have juvenile
delinquents that use these computers to access school based programs online.
The juveniles have discovered the F10 and F11 function that does a system
recovery. What is the best way to remove this feature either completely or
from the limited users ability. The system recovery feature does not ask for
a password prior to beginning recovery, but offers the option at boot for any
youth that is paying attention to the monitor.

Contact the computer manufacturer and ask them if this feature can be disabled.
There may be a BIOS setting that controls the availability of certain keys
during the boot process. If you can disable them through the system's setup
program, I'd advise also creating a BIOS password so only authorized personnel
can restore their availability.

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Dennis Dow]

My company has 20 desktop computers using XP pro. We have juvenile
delinquents that use these computers to access school based programs online.
The juveniles have discovered the F10 and F11 function that does a system
recovery. What is the best way to remove this feature either completely or
from the limited users ability. The system recovery feature does not ask for
a password prior to beginning recovery, but offers the option at boot for any
youth that is paying attention to the monitor.

In addition to Nepatsfan's suggestions, I would also look at using
Steady State from Microsoft. It's intended for libraries and cybercafes
to protect their systems.

Dennis