Re: How to block internet and control panel access

From: Bruce Chambers (bchambers_at_cable0ne.n3t)
Date: 11/13/05 

Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 08:21:03 -0700

ypramesh wrote:
> I have xp home edition. I want to prevent users from accessing IE
> options and control panel. And even if I have creat administrator user
> accnt somebody can login using safe mood>Administrator and access all
> the control panel items. I can't delete this accnt and it is not
> showing under regular control panel users
>
>

        The standard security practice is to rename the built-n Administrator
account, set a strong password on it, and use it only to create another
account for regular use, reserving the Administrator account as a "back
door" in case something corrupts your regular account(s). If you
haven't done so, you've left your computer wide open to anyone who sits
down at the keyboard.

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
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308418

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q308419 

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