RRH

Is there any software I can put on my XP Pro system to stop the kids installing software? I'm sick of having to format and re-install due to the amount of crap that accumulates on my hard drive.

I have passwords set, but I'm not sure if I can set anything else within windows?

Thanks in anticipation.

Simon.

HomerJunior

iTrader: (1)

If you set the kids up with usernames but don't give them local admin rights this should sort your problem out. To do this right click on my Computer and select manage. Clcik the plus sign next to local users and groups. First goto users and create a new username ie kid 1, kid 2. If you then goto the groups and then add the username to a group ie users then they won't be able to add or install programs.

Mail me if you need more help.

HomerJ.

Dracoro

Or tell them, for every program they install, you'll dock their pocket money for a month.

RRH

Eldest culprit now 17, so pocket money is fortunately a thing of the past.

Just tried HomerJ's method and all is well so far.... thanks for that matey

HomerJunior

iTrader: (1)

No probs. Forgot to say that if you want to make it foolproof you should set a password for the administrator account otherwise they can go in and change the settings!

Good luck!

HomerJ.

mike1210

then apply a group policy to them