restricting access in windows 7 pro

[ashwin19]

we have 2 computers users which are misusing their pc, copying lots of video clips and watching video on their computers, want to know how can i block access in windows for restricting the dvdrw, and restrict pendrive on a specific user account, and restrict video playback on specific account on windows 7 pro..
thanks

 

[UsernameIssues]

If this is for a company, then it is rarely a good thing to use computer lock down steps against users like you mentioned. They might decide to spend their time finding ways to mess with information that is important to the company.

They might see the lock down as a challenge and spend their time finding ways around the restrictions that you have put in place.

Allow Users To Run Only Specified Programs in Windows 7 - How-To Geek

You would have to tell us a lot more about what these users are supposed to be doing on the computer in order for us to formulate a lock down plan. And off the top of my head, I don't know how to prevent a user from using a USB port (pen drive) and yet allow other users to use that port.

 

[NoN]

we have 2 computers users which are misusing their pc, copying lots of video clips and watching video on their computers, want to know how can i block access in windows for restricting the dvdrw, and restrict pendrive on a specific user account, and restrict video playback on specific account on windows 7 pro..
thanks

You will have then to use the Local Security Policy Editor in Windows 7

You cloud also browse in User Accounts

 

[NoN]

we have 2 computers users which are misusing their pc, copying lots of video clips and watching video on their computers, want to know how can i block access in windows for restricting the dvdrw, and restrict pendrive on a specific user account, and restrict video playback on specific account on windows 7 pro..
thanks

Glad you sorted out!

 

[OvenMaster]

If this is for a company, then it is rarely a good thing to use computer lock down steps against users like you mentioned. They might decide to spend their time finding ways to mess with information that is important to the company.

They might see the lock down as a challenge and spend their time finding ways around the restrictions that you have put in place.

Allow Users To Run Only Specified Programs in Windows 7 - How-To Geek

You would have to tell us a lot more about what these users are supposed to be doing on the computer in order for us to formulate a lock down plan. And off the top of my head, I don't know how to prevent a user from using a USB port (pen drive) and yet allow other users to use that port.

This is exactly what I've been looking for. I've got family members that have their own accounts, but they mess with programs I don't want launched. Thank you for this

 

[UsernameIssues]

If this is for a company, then it is rarely a good thing to use computer lock down steps against users like you mentioned. They might decide to spend their time finding ways to mess with information that is important to the company.

They might see the lock down as a challenge and spend their time finding ways around the restrictions that you have put in place.

Allow Users To Run Only Specified Programs in Windows 7 - How-To Geek

You would have to tell us a lot more about what these users are supposed to be doing on the computer in order for us to formulate a lock down plan. And off the top of my head, I don't know how to prevent a user from using a USB port (pen drive) and yet allow other users to use that port.

This is exactly what I've been looking for. I've got family members that have their own accounts, but they mess with programs I don't want launched. Thank you for this

You are welcome - but your situation is a bit different from the OP's.

You might better be served by creating a black list for each user.
Prevent running specified programs and applications in Windows 7

Black lists are much easier to create and maintain than white lists.
Sadly, black lists are sometimes easier to get around than white lists.