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Name: Cyclone
Date: July 24, 2003 at 08:56:11 Pacific
OS: Win XP professional
CPU/Ram: p4 2.2 ghz 640 RAM
Comment:

I want my computer to be able to be locked by any user...(winkey+L, or ctrl+alt+del enter) and have that user able to unlock the computer (regardless of whether they are an administrator or not) BUT i do not want any administrator account to be able to unlock the computer. Only the main administrator account named "Administrator" (brilliant isnt it) should be able to unlock any user account. The other administrator accounts (belonging to the administrator user group) are only able to lock/unlock themselves. How can i do this. I was thinking about somehow.....when the computer is locked, having the user name ghosted and being unable to change it. Please let me know what i can do in the registry or otherwise to make this happen.



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Response Number 1
Name: Hooner13
Date: July 24, 2003 at 09:01:41 Pacific
Reply:

Give THIS a try, not sure it'll do exactly what you want, but worth a look, free month trial.


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Response Number 2
Name: Cyclone
Date: July 24, 2003 at 09:06:16 Pacific
Reply:

This would be totally sweet if it didnt cost freakin money


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Response Number 3
Name: Hooner13
Date: July 24, 2003 at 09:07:50 Pacific
Reply:

Lol, just use the free month, when yur months up, d/load it again!


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Response Number 4
Name: Johnw
Date: August 3, 2003 at 02:48:56 Pacific
Reply:

Choose from here .
http://www.sover.net/~whoi/Security1.html
http://www.sover.net/~whoi/Security2.html
http://www.webattack.com/freeware/security/fwantihack.shtml
http://www.tusafe.com/nonags/index.html
http://www.winsite.com/free/freeutil/
http://www.all4you.dk/FreewareWorld/links.php?cat=24

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Very good site for registry tweaks .
http://www.winguides.com/registry/

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http://www.dilawri.com/software/sysprotect/
http://security-tips.com/cancel-logon-1.htm
SysProtect is a freeware utility that resides in the Windows 95/98 system tray along the bottom
right of your screen. It gives you the ability to lock down your Windows 9x workstation just as
you could with Windows NT.

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Lock out others from your computer .
FreeCrypt32
http://www.freewarearena.com/security.html

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http://sac.itb.it/security/
http://www.sac.sk/Search.asp
Slovak Antivirus Center - directory SECURITY

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http://www.filelibrary.com/Contents/New_Files/150/58.html
http://www.filelibrary.com:8080/cgi-bin/freedownload/New_Files/n/150/lumtsetu.zip
LockedUp Mini Tools 1.2 Lock files and computer settings with this administrative tool.
FREEWARE WIN95/98/Me

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http://www.welshware.com/locktight.html
PROTECT YOUR DATA FROM PRYING-EYES

LockTight FREEWARE Security System for Windows95/98/ME/NT4/Win2000 and XP.

You cannot purchase or sell LockTight - it is FREEWARE.
Create your own scripts or base-key, based on thousands of Engine and Key Combinations to create unlockable data-files.
There are no nags/timeouts/adverts/limited features or anything other than FULL-ACCESS to ALL
engines and features with no requirement to purchase (although a donation would be nice ;)

Lock any type of Document.

Encrypt/Decrypt any/some/all files within a directory and their sub-directories if required.

Lock Anything.

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http://www.pcguardian.com/folders_download/index.html
Encryption PlusŪ Folders Freeware is a powerful utility that protects the contents of a single
folder on your computer. Encryption PlusŪ Folders Freeware uses the well-known and documented
Blowfish algorithm and a 64-bit encryption key. Just enter a password and select a folder to
apply secure file encryption to its contents. Each time Windows loads, Encryption PlusŪ Folders
Freeware prompts you for its password. When the proper password is supplied, it takes up
residence in your system tray and grants access to the contents of the folder. If the program
is shut down or the proper password isn't given, the contents of the folder remain encrypted.
An added feature lets you easily lock and hide your desktop when you step away from your PC.
Windows 95/98/ME and Windows NT/2000 compatible.

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http://www.welshware.com/

stopIT is your very own Police Force for Windows 95/98/ME/WinNT/Win2k and Windows XP.

Get your head of the clouds and prevent unauthorised access to site(s)/pages from your
desktop PC .

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http://www.freewarepub.net/File_Utilities2.htm

NoDelete V1.5.4 [UPDATED]
Download this Award-Winning "real" file and Settings Protection Program for Windows95/98. Stop
people/programs accessing control-panel applications
(i.e. Display/Network/Internet/System/Add-Remove Program settings. Stop people/programs from
accessing AutoExec.bat,Autoexec.dos,Config.sys,Win.ini,MSDOS.sys and MORE!

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http://www.maxpatch.com/computer1.html
Black Screen -- This Security Application Will Lock Your Desktop From Unwanted Users. There Are
Several Display Options You Can Choose From, A Totally Black Screen, Capture The Desktop, Or
Display A Specified Bitmap. There Is A Setup Screen Where You Can Define The Password, Display
Type, Mouse Options, And More. There Is No Installation Required, Just Click On Black Screen And
The First Time It Is Launched It Will Configure Your System. Perfect Program To Secure Your
Desktop With No Hassles. It Has A Very Ingenious Mechanism That Allows Users To Enter Their
Password Quickly To Exit This Security Program.

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http://www.all4you.dk/FreewareWorld/links.php?page=1&cat=24
Large selection at above .

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http://winlock.virtualave.net/

This software is developed to facilitate a large number of operations with Windows 95 and
Windows 98 operating systems.
Major features of WinLock:WinLock v.1.5 now FREEWARE!

* Lock Windows at system boot
* Lock Windows at suspend
* Lock, Suspend or Shutdown easily with once click
* Powerful schedule Shutdown/Restart/Suspend system
* Autosave applications on Shutdown time
* Autorun saved applications when system start
* Autorun any applications when system start
* Advanced power management
* Windows List with Show/Minimize/Maximize/Hide functions
* Process list with Icon/ID/Type/Priority/Kill functions
* Powerful administration tools

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http://www.starvalley.org/products.html
StarValley Lockup Version 2

This program allows you to lock up your computer to keep other users out.
Features include:
* Locks out ALT+Tab & CTRL+ALT+Del and restricts mouse to the window
* Automatically relocks if computer reboots when locked
* Idle time lock activation
* Lock at a specific time
* Load on windows start
* Lock on program start
* Blanking of screen on Lock
* Password protection of configuration and program exit
* Hide desktop icons and taskbar
* Log access attempts
* And More...

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http://www.jsifaq.com/SUBK/tip5300/rh5307.htm
How can I prevent users from downloading files from the Internet?

http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/windowstips/story/0,24330,3399440,00.html
Restrict User Logon Hours in Windows XP and 2K
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/using/productdoc/en/default.asp?url=/windowsxp/home/using/productdoc/en/net_user.asp


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