Re: Setting up permissions with multi user accounts

IndyNavy wrote:
I am running windows xp pro from a home computer with multi users.
I would like to be able to set up permissions/user groups to allow
adults to be able to use programs which the children are not able
to see or access. Can anyone help me to do this is laymans terms?
I have read several places which has lots of info on how to do this
- but I walk away scratching my head! Also, how can I install a
program such as an antivirus program for run for all users in the
"backround"? Norton wants everyone to scan thier files, but it is
set up to run for all users accounts anyway, so there is no need
for it to run under each user account. Thanks!

Set it up for multiple users and make your other users into limited users
instead of administrators. That way - if they need something installed,
they
come to you and they cannot randomly click on things and infect the whole
machine:

HOW TO: Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/279783

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
Folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308419

Doug's Windows XP Security Console
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm

Windows XP is a multi-user OS, even when used by one person only, the
fundamentals don't change.

Documents and Settings is the directory that contains your user
information/documents/etc. It also contains a few extra directories used by
Windows.

One is "Default User" - This is used whenever a new account is created. It
bases the initial setup of that account off this directory.

Another is "All Users" - This is used by.. all users. If you want something
to appear on the desktop of every user of the machine, you put it on this
users desktop (in the desktop folder.) Etc.

Also, make sure you have all the other security features in place. Firewall
on and configured, antivirus setup and automatically updating/scanning
incoming emails, antispyware installed and periodically updated and used to
scan/immunize the system, antispam applications in place to help save your
children from getting 'questionable' email, etc. There is only so much you
can do - but if you don't do that you are only hurting yourself.

The Antivirus will likely show in the taskbar for everyone... But this is
not bad.

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
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How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
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