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The thing about guest account is that it's not as 'limited' as it could be.
Although the user does have some strict limitations, it turns out they can
change the security settings, which is kind of stupid, but there are some
registry entries that can be applied to halt those attempts, and you can
change the guest account, via control userpassword2, to a *restricted*
account. It's a good thing to know, especially for parents who are trying
to keep their computers safe from kids who, also, click on everything.
"T. Waters" <@$%$%#^@jdjgkl.com> wrote in message
news:OLftxM4VFHA.2172@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Yes, as long as your boyfriend does not need to download for his classes,
> a
> guest account would be just the ticket.
>
> lvee wrote:
>> You can severely restrict his account... There is a very in depth, but
>> sometimes off topic post at The Elder Geek.com The topic is called
>> Guest Account...and from some pretty spiffy tricks of the trade, it
>> is possible to keep an account extremely limited it what the user can
>> and cannot do. Check it out if you are interested.
>>
>> "Doug Knox MS-MVP" <dknox@mvps.org> wrote in message
>> news:eZ0viUrVFHA.1796@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> You should use the various spyware/adware removal programs.
>> Personally, I recommend using more than one, as most will miss
>> something that the other(s) will catch. Actually, the MS
>> Anti-spyware beta product is doing pretty well, considering that my
>> kids click everything that says "You must..........". However, its
>> not perfect, so AdAware and Spybot Search and Destroy also get used
>> in my household. Mate watcher would be classified as spyware.
>> Your best solution there is the front door.
>>
>>
>> "Yvonne" <Yvonne@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:08BD291A-6F64-4B92-AEC5-0B6F8B11161F@microsoft.com...
>>> Doug,
>>> I am using "mate watcher" at this time on my computer as well. all
>>> for good
>>> reason, and when I put spyware or adware on the computer it disables
>>> the program. At this time i can't disable program....
>>>
>>> Also I am using zone alarms...
>>>
>>> Should I just take norton and portion out the hard drive? I have 80
>>> gigs...
>>> and that is too much all at once.
>>>
>>> I just want to make sure he can continue taking his online classes
>>> ... etc... with out the administrator abilities. And right now he
>>> is using my side of the computer...
>>>
>>> Thank you
>>>
>>> "Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Yvonne,
>>>>
>>>> First, ensure that your anti-virus software is up to date, and
>>>> perform a full scan from your desktop preferably, since it seems to
>>>> be unaffected.
>>>>
>>>> Second, look into programs such as AdAware, www.lavasoftusa.com and
>>>> SpyBot Search and Destroy, www.safer-networking.org. In either
>>>> case, if you decide to download either/both of these programs (they
>>>> will each catch things the other misses), ensure that you check for
>>>> the latest definitions/updates for the program.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart
>>>> Display\Security
>>>> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
>>>>
http://www.dougknox.com
>>>> --------------------------------
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>>>>
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
>>>> --------------------------------
>>>> Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
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>>>>
>>>> "Yvonne" <Yvonne@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:C2D4901D-9959-4C8D-8724-242CA2A682A2@microsoft.com...
>>>>> I have set up myself as administrator and my b/f as user. My
>>>>> account moves
>>>>> around fine on the internet and computer. However while he is
>>>>> using his
>>>>> account it moves slower and slower and slower until it comes to a
>>>>> halt.
>>>>>
>>>>> He isn't computer literate, and clicks on just about anything he
>>>>> can. Which
>>>>> is why I need to get his side fixed ASAP.
>>>>>
>>>>> If anyone can help me please do.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you!
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