user accounts?

[wayne]

I am not a computer expert. I have Windows XP Home. I
have created different sign on accounts. My account is
the administrator. I have created an acccount for my 4
year old son so he would not damage my files.

My goal: I want me programs to be inaccessable from his
limited account.

Problem: When I install software, (my digital photos)
the short cut is still placed on his desk top. I tried
deleting the icon but it will not let me. It say "may be
write protected"

Question: Can I have certain programs on my account but
not his? Can Home edition do this?

I would appreciate step by step help of there is anyone
who can assist?

 

[Nicholas]

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 in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308418

Description of File Sharing and Permissions in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040

XP: Limit User Permissions
http://www.techtv.com/callforhelp/howto/jump/0,24331,3369566,00.html


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Nicholas

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| I am not a computer expert. I have Windows XP Home. I
| have created different sign on accounts. My account is
| the administrator. I have created an acccount for my 4
| year old son so he would not damage my files.
|
| My goal: I want me programs to be inaccessable from his
| limited account.
|
| Problem: When I install software, (my digital photos)
| the short cut is still placed on his desk top. I tried
| deleting the icon but it will not let me. It say "may be
| write protected"
|
| Question: Can I have certain programs on my account but
| not his? Can Home edition do this?
|
| I would appreciate step by step help of there is anyone
| who can assist?

 

[Alex Nichol]

I am not a computer expert. I have Windows XP Home. I
have created different sign on accounts. My account is
the administrator. I have created an acccount for my 4
year old son so he would not damage my files.

My goal: I want me programs to be inaccessable from his
limited account.

Problem: When I install software, (my digital photos)
the short cut is still placed on his desk top. I tried
deleting the icon but it will not let me. It say "may be
write protected"

The icons have probably been put into the
C:\Documents and Settings\AllUsers\Desktop folder
(and BTW probably in the
C:\Documents and Settings\AllUsers\StartMenu\Programs
structure too)

Move them from there into the equivalent folder under
C:\Documents and Settings\<you>\

and they will only appear in your desktop