Lock down win7 ultimate account from family whom are messing it up

hi guys,

I need to protect one of my win7 accounts as much as possible as my kids keep messing up settings or installing new software which tends to carry viruses. I have tried to use general parental control settings as well as hiding folders, but its kind of failed

I am familiar with microsoft management console and i'm hoping to utilise this to secure the account as much as possible

Is it possible to create an account where:-

1. I can limit the user to only be able to only be able to write to one folder for their own files?

2. The user cannot see/read/write any other folders, such as system files

3. The user cannot install programs without administrator rights

4. They can still use programs that i install such as messenger, msoffice, internet.

5. Their rights to see any network computers is totally disabled


I also need a recommendation for a program/app which can spy on them, so that i can keep an eye on them for social/media sites, but is not actually some virus.


Thanks

Did you use this tutorial?

Parental Controls - Allow or Block Specific Programs

You need to make sure your administrator account has a really strong password, only use it to make changes to your computer, and then use a standard account for everyday use.

As for your children, the most I'd let them use is a guest account. They'll have to come to you for anything untoward and if you're not at home, tough, they'll have to wait until you are. :)

Have a look at this as well: http://www.livestrong.com/article/21...-computer-use/

thanks for your reply seavixen32.

Yes, i've used parental controls, but that is no good at stopping kids from accessing folders or files i don't want them to see.

The guest account, although restricted still does not block kids from messing about with the system files and is not an option mate.

I need help with utilising MMC

yes james, its a live account and windows live family safety is great, but what i need is a spying program which takes screenshots of local and internet programs and logs their keys etc.

I'm not over-familiar with MMC, suffice to say you need to decide which snap-ins your going to use with it.

I would have though if you want to seriously restrict what your children can do the Group Policy snap-in would be a good place to start.

Have a look at this Google link and take your pick: how can i use group policy editor to restrict children's use - Google Search

And this one to monitor your children's computer use: http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en....0.KGAw5tA6Ye0

thanks very much seavixen. I've found some useful info from that link, but i don't have the answer to my question regarding the "home directory" question.

sevenxbmc said:

thanks very much seavixen. I've found some useful info from that link, but i don't have the answer to my question regarding the "home directory" question.

Have a look at this tutorial: Group Policy - Apply to a Specific User or Group

If there is nothing in there, then Google is probably your best bet - just be very specific in what you search for to narrow the options.