group policy

group policy

by tylersmiller Jul 5, 2007 12:42PM PDT

I have XP Pro, and I was wondering how you can restrict a user other than your self from running certain programs on the computer. I know how to do it in the registry, but I also thought there was a way to do it through GP. Also, is there a way to make it so they can run only certain programs that i specify, like if I say they can only run MS Office, then the rest of the pgms would not run!

Thanks!

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tylersmiller

by tomron Jul 5, 2007 1:13PM PDT

In this LINK the recommendation is to try "parental control programs" which can be "circumvented",This may not be what you are seeking.

Tom

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What are NTFS permissions?

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jul 5, 2007 9:06PM PDT

Let's say I used "permissions" to fix this. I could find all .EXE files on the machine and only give rights to certain users (administrator, admin group, etc.) Then only to the other users. That's one way but don't do that until you review (do your homework) on NTFS permissions.

The other way is to make them a limited user.

Bob

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Since you have reported using a pirated copy of XP

by MarkFlax Former Forum moderator Jul 5, 2007 10:23PM PDT

I am locking this thread.

In this discussion http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6142_102-0.html?forumID=5&threadID=254890&messageID=2530431#2530431 you said you were using a pirated copy of XP on your laptop.

Regardless of which computer you want advice on here, I suggest you sort that out, then perhaps more help can be given.

Mark

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