Child Proof Windows 7

My son is also 4 and I have his account set up so:

His start menu and desktop items are limited to those that he may use.
His explorer window will open to his library only with no navigation pane or details pane. (so he can only really explore within his own library).
He has read only access to shared librarys.

Also you can remove right click context menu items via the registry or 3rd party program (preffered).

To make it easier for him I had 1 click default action turned on instead of double click, i have just turned this off though as hes knowledgable enough.

I have seen Kidzui but havent tried it yet, his browser just points to his jumpstart.com homepage.

Yeah, even the best admin mess up permissions and system lock downs.
There will be a whole lot of trial and error.

Yes there are apps that can help make it easier, but if something goes wrong, you won't know what caused it and will have to rely on the 3rd party app alone.

While that will make it easier, and you may not want to become a strict knowledgeable admin, knowing what changes you are making to the system will help a lot when something breaks.

You can install VirtualPC on Win7 Home Premium
However, you can not install XP Mode on that system. But if you have Winxp license, You can install it in a VPC.

I would recommend install Virtual PC, not VPC 2007 on a Win7 system.

But, alternatives are VMWare Player and VirtualBox.

Would there be a licence issue if I used a xp mode vhd with virtual machine 2007 sp1 is that legal?

Technically no, it is not legal. However, there are ways to run XP Mode in Vbox and VMWare Player I do believe. But no, it is not legal unless you are running it on Pro, Enterprise or Ultimate.

Well,, again,, Group Policy is what you are looking for, you will just need to learn how to use it.
Microsoft is trying to get people away from hacking at the registry. They want you to use Group Policy
If anything, you should install VPC and create a Win7 VHD and test on that, then write down what works and implement.

I would try using a combination of Parental Controls and Group Policies and Access permissions.
That is the only effective way o get what you are looking for.

Again, yes, there are 3rd party apps that will probably work. But if something goes wrong, you won't know where to start looking for what is broken.

Learning what it is that you are changing will do you more good in the long run.

well that was exactly my thinking but If I don't give the vm internet I have 30 days to activate? I don't have an extra licence for windows 7 for the vm. But I deffinately want undo disk before I do this.

JeremyAlexander said:

I have already trashed his windows 7 twice messing with group policies. LOL so I am aware of the risks there.

Tried making a child group in policy settings and changing group policy settings.

His pc is home premium 32 bit.

Are you sure his PC is win7 HP? GPedit is only available in Pro and up.


Also, I was mistaken here (apologies):

James Colbert said:

https://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/164244-child-proof-windows-7-a.html#post1405904

Anyway, the problem with GPedit is that you can't selectively apply it (i.e., only to standard accounts)...

As I just discovered, GPedit policies can be applied to selective user groups, as can be seen here:

Local Group Policies - Apply to All Users Except Administrators

and

Group Policy - Apply to a Specific User or Group


James

1) some games need admin privledges 'a disney game' WHY
is there a way to always run as admin in windows 7 without prompting for password?

which one? Disney's Shift runs fine as a standard user, Perhaps you can install it to the public foldeer instead of program files? this will often resolve games requiring admin.