mike said:
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.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783
HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;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.aspx?scid=kb;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/sharedaccess/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.
--
Bruce Chambers
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safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin
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