Need help with locking down Windows 8 Metro UI


  1. noobpc
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    Windows 8 Professional
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    Need help with locking down Windows 8 Metro UI


    Hi guys,

    I have got a pc that my whole family use and I've just completed a fresh Windows 8 Pro installation.

    I have created 2 accounts:-

    Admin
    Kids

    I know that Metro UI cannot be disabled and I don't mind keeping it, but surely if I want to be able to lock the kids account, so that they don't accidently mess up, I should be able to at least stop them from modifying app shortcuts and lockdown the Metro Start menu?

    I currently have loads of apps, such as Admin tools, WinRAR etc.

    If I setup the Metro UI to the apps I want, how do I stop them from removing/adding or modifying the menu?

    Thanks
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  3. Sir George
    Posts : 1,346
    Windows 7 Professional x64
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    noobpc said:
    Hi guys,

    I have got a pc that my whole family use and I've just completed a fresh Windows 8 Pro installation.

    I have created 2 accounts:-

    Admin
    Kids

    I know that Metro UI cannot be disabled and I don't mind keeping it, but surely if I want to be able to lock the kids account, so that they don't accidently mess up, I should be able to at least stop them from modifying app shortcuts and lockdown the Metro Start menu?

    I currently have loads of apps, such as Admin tools, WinRAR etc.

    If I setup the Metro UI to the apps I want, how do I stop them from removing/adding or modifying the menu?

    Thanks
    You may want to try the Windows 8 Forum;

    Windows 8 Forums

    HTH
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