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Security Password query
Name: Millionaire Date: March 18, 2000 at 18:32:03 Pacific
Comment:
I am trying to secure a PC from people accessing it but still allow the use of a network (LAN) printer that is attached to it.I Thought if I had and could install the NT Logon (CTL+ALT+DEL) function this would suit the task perfectly. Any one out there that may be able to assist or guide me.
Name: Gus Date: March 19, 2000 at 02:50:05 Pacific
Reply:
With win95 or 98 you dont have that security option.The only thing you can do is set password protected screen saver ,but you can still access the computer by turning it off and on.But as long as the computer still on they cant access it unless they know the screen saver password.
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Response Number 2
Name: millionaire Date: March 19, 2000 at 16:56:54 Pacific
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Thanks Gus, I initally tried that idea but found the way round was to turn the machine off and had to pass on it.
Would you know if there is a password program (apart from NT) that will lock the computer in any screen. One I could either purchase or compile myself.
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