Re: XP Safe Mode
From: Steven L Umbach (n9rou_at_n0-spam-for-me-comcast.net)
Date: 10/14/04
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Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 04:31:51 GMT
The operating system loads only necessary services to run the computer in
safe mode which is why software firewalls are bypassed and they usually run
as a service already. If you have a cable/dsl modem you may want to look
into using a NAT router/firewall device to manage internet access also. The
go for around $30 to start after rebates. You could also enable your
computers cmos or use syskey [enter syskey at command prompt] for the
operating system that would require a password before the computer starts up
or the operating system is loaded. The downside is that you will need to
enter the password whenever the computer is rebooted which can be caused by
things like power outages. Syskey can be easily enabled/disabled or have the
password changed if you have to give it out over the phone or such. ---
Steve
"Losing Hope" <me@wieser.clara.not> wrote in message
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> "Russell" <newsgroup@paperdragon.ca> wrote in message
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>>I tried going into safe mode and logging on as a limited user. The effect
>>was the same for both Win XP Pro/SP1 and Win XP home/SP2. Yes you can log
>>on as a limited user, but you just have the limits of the user class.
>>
>> As for the user showing up on the list. On the XP home/sp2 only the
>> administers showed up. Had to press ctl/alt/del to log on as a limited
>> user.
>>
>
> Thanks for the info, even though it's bad news. Unfortunately, it means
> my kids can get to the internet without the software firewall running,
> because it doesn't start up in safe mode.
>
> Does anybody know how to ensure a program runs in Safe Mode? Does it need
> to be created as a service, so only admins can stop it?
>
> Tony
>
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