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28 Dec 2009 | #1 |
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Parental controls
This feature would be great. But is there a way to set up restrictions on my own account? I cannot afford to lose administrator privileges as I'm the only user of this computer and need to access system files frequently.
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28 Dec 2009 | #2 |
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![]() Before you get started, make sure that each child that you want to set up Parental Controls for has a standard user account because Parental Controls can only be applied to standard user accounts. To set up Parental Controls for your child, you'll need an Administrator user account. Parental Controls cannot be applied to an Administrator user account.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/95...setup-use.html ZeshanA |
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28 Dec 2009 | #3 |
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Just set up a standard account, use it for all your needs. Just use the Adm account for changes that have to be made to the system. No matter what you do, you will know the code to change it. So if you know there is an adm account that you could use to circumvent the parental contols, changes nothing.
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28 Dec 2009 | #4 |
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Hi, akstylish.
Windows Live Essentials includes Family Safety Family Safety - Windows Live Quote:
With Family Safety, you decide how your kids experience the Internet. Limit searches, monitor and block or allow websites, and decide who your kids can communicate with in Windows Live Spaces, Messenger, or Hotmail.*
In addition, IE8 includes Data Execution Prevention (DEP). This is a security feature that can help prevent damage to your computer from viruses and other security threats by preventing certain types of code from writing to executable memory space. Be sure to have a software firewall, an up-to-date antivirus software and practice safe surfing. |
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30 Dec 2009 | #5 |
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You could try making a new administrator account. Using that to turn your account to standard. Putting Parental Controls on it. Then turn yourself back to administrator and delete the other admin account.
Parental Controls - Setup and Use - Vista Forums ZeshanA ![]() Just set up a standard account, use it for all your needs. Just use the Adm account for changes that have to be made to the system. No matter what you do, you will know the code to change it. So if you know there is an adm account that you could use to circumvent the parental contols, changes nothing.
![]() Can someone give me a list of restrictions on a standard user as specifically as possible? |
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30 Dec 2009 | #6 |
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Why not open a standard account to see what you can and cannot do. This way there will be no mistake. As a general rule you can do anything that does not affect the OS, when in a standard account. If you go to any of your programs (not the short cut) right click then go to properties then security, you will be able to select who can control the program. Again, I suggest you give it a dry one. Open the account, try it out with one program and then you are set to go.
In additiion, have a healthy and happy new year. I hope that this is resolved before it starts. |
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30 Dec 2009 | #7 |
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What are you expecting Parental Controls to do for you if you plan on disabling them anyway? It sounds to me like a catch 22. No matter what restrictive programs are placed on the computer, you plan on overriding them. Perhaps what you should consider is acting responsibly and ensure that your computer is both properly secured as well as backed up regularly.
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31 Dec 2009 | #8 |
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Why not open a standard account to see what you can and cannot do. This way there will be no mistake. As a general rule you can do anything that does not affect the OS, when in a standard account. If you go to any of your programs (not the short cut) right click then go to properties then security, you will be able to select who can control the program. Again, I suggest you give it a dry one. Open the account, try it out with one program and then you are set to go.
In additiion, have a healthy and happy new year. I hope that this is resolved before it starts. ![]() What are you expecting Parental Controls to do for you if you plan on disabling them anyway? It sounds to me like a catch 22. No matter what restrictive programs are placed on the computer, you plan on overriding them. Perhaps what you should consider is acting responsibly and ensure that your computer is both properly secured as well as backed up regularly.
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31 Dec 2009 | #9 |
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I wish you a Happy New Year and I hope that you can resolve the problem that you are having with computer usage.
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31 Dec 2009 | #10 |
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![]() How about volunteering at a local Senior Center to teach the seniors how to play simple computer games? I bet they would enjoy having a "grandson" type person visiting them. It would give you another outlet. Whatever you do, have a Happy New Year! |
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