Configure Xp Professional Guest Account

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Configure Xp Professional Guest Account

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rickx View Member Profile	Aug 19 2008, 07:40 PM Post #1
Member Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 22-April 08 From: NY Member No.: 204,700	Hello, how do i configure the guest account so that:(i am the administrator) 1) Nothing can be downloaded on the guest account. for example: adobe flash player, windows media player codecs etc. 2)Hide the Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Add or Remove Programs etc.. 3) Prevent user from modifying system files or messing around program files 4) Prevent access from Command Prompt, Gpedit, rededit, and task manager Thanks

nigglesnush85 View Member Profile	Aug 19 2008, 08:16 PM Post #2
Forum Addict Group: HJT Junior Classmen Posts: 3,981 Joined: 7-January 07 From: UK Member No.: 105,123	Hello rickx, Would something like http://www.faronics.com/html/deepfreeze.asp be of help -------------------- Regards Alan

rickx View Member Profile	Aug 19 2008, 09:48 PM Post #3
Member Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 22-April 08 From: NY Member No.: 204,700	thanks for the reply cant it be done via gpedit.msc??

nigglesnush85 View Member Profile	Aug 20 2008, 05:30 AM Post #4
Forum Addict Group: HJT Junior Classmen Posts: 3,981 Joined: 7-January 07 From: UK Member No.: 105,123	There are probably ways of doing this without using software, but I am not sure of how to do it. In the past I have just used tools like the above as its quicker and easier. -------------------- Regards Alan

rickx View Member Profile	Aug 20 2008, 09:10 PM Post #5
Member Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 22-April 08 From: NY Member No.: 204,700	ok..thank you for the help...i appreciate it

nigglesnush85 View Member Profile	Aug 21 2008, 05:48 AM Post #6
Forum Addict Group: HJT Junior Classmen Posts: 3,981 Joined: 7-January 07 From: UK Member No.: 105,123	No problem, glad to help. -------------------- Regards Alan

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