Re: Would like to lockdown public computer

From: andy smart (anonymus_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/07/04


Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2004 11:11:07 +0100


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Joe wrote:
| I would like to make some computers available to some kids with social
| problems and I would like to restrict their access to everything including
| whether they can install something on the computer, whether they can
change
| the wallpaper, or the local hard disk etc without using a domain. Is this
| possible? If yes can you tell me what I'll need to learn or do to make it
| happen?
| Also, I would like to know if it's possible to setup something like a
| mandatory profile on a machine without using a domain.
| Any help would be appreciated.
| Thanks in advance.
|
|
A friend of mine works in a college with a lot of students who like to
tinker with the machines etc. He uses a product called 'Deep Freeze' to
lock down the machines - he says it's very effective. I could put you in
touch if you like.

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