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Restrict the user for installation.
Name: gardenair Date: June 14, 2009 at 20:59:14 Pacific OS: Windows Vista CPU/Ram: 2GB Subcategory: General
Comment:
I am using windows xp pro as a stand alone computer.Some times other people come & use my computer.I want to know that how can i restrict the user that she should not install any software.
Name: BJseal91 Date: June 15, 2009 at 01:05:33 Pacific
Reply:
1 create a user as a limited account this will do the restriction to do this load cmd by Start > Run > CMD and then type Net user anyone /add this then creates a limited account only and you can not install softwear or hardwear without the permission of an administrator and secondly make guest account active my typing in cmd net user Guest /active:yes the enter this turns on guest accout no password needed and they can not install softwear or hardwear again becuase it is only a guest account good luck to exit cmd just type the word exit or click the X
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