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Lisa
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Mon Nov 07, 2005 1:27 am Post subject:
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My smart 10-YO son modified one of our computers so that both he and I seem
to be administrators under 2 user accounts. How do I make him not the
administrator and block him from changing it again, while protecting my user
administrator status?
I use Windows XP Pro. Thanks! |
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Malke
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Mon Nov 07, 2005 1:27 am Post subject:
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Lisa wrote:
| Quote: | My smart 10-YO son modified one of our computers so that both he and I
seem to be administrators under 2 user accounts. How do I make him not
the administrator and block him from changing it again, while
protecting my user administrator status?
I use Windows XP Pro. Thanks!
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Make his accounts limited user accounts. Make your own accounts
administrator accounts. Put strong passwords on your accounts and also
on the built-in Administrator account. If you want to be even more
restrictive, put a BIOS-level password on the machine and set it to
boot from the hard drive first.
But the best solution is for you to learn about computing and to have a
good heart-to-heart talk with your son. It is *your* computer, not his.
Malke
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MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic" |
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Lisa
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Mon Nov 07, 2005 9:27 am Post subject:
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Thanks for your reply. We have a "special needs" sort of kid who has some
psychological issues that make a heart-to-heart talk a whole different
critter than most children. And someday when I have a day to spare, I'll get
the klunker computer in his room networked with Internet access.
Have a good week!
"Malke" wrote:
| Quote: | Lisa wrote:
My smart 10-YO son modified one of our computers so that both he and I
seem to be administrators under 2 user accounts. How do I make him not
the administrator and block him from changing it again, while
protecting my user administrator status?
I use Windows XP Pro. Thanks!
Make his accounts limited user accounts. Make your own accounts
administrator accounts. Put strong passwords on your accounts and also
on the built-in Administrator account. If you want to be even more
restrictive, put a BIOS-level password on the machine and set it to
boot from the hard drive first.
But the best solution is for you to learn about computing and to have a
good heart-to-heart talk with your son. It is *your* computer, not his.
Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"
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Malke
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Mon Nov 07, 2005 5:27 pm Post subject:
Re: Administrator |
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Lisa wrote:
| Quote: | Thanks for your reply. We have a "special needs" sort of kid who has
some psychological issues that make a heart-to-heart talk a whole
different
critter than most children. And someday when I have a day to spare,
I'll get the klunker computer in his room networked with Internet
access.
Actually, one of my clients has an autistic child so I do understand how |
difficult this can be. I suggest you rethink putting a computer in his
room with Internet access. I also suggest that you have a professional
set up your computer properly with passwords, permissions, etc. (unless
you have the skills to do it) to help you keep it clean and usable.
Malke
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Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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Lisa
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 8:35 am Post subject:
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Thanks again!
"Malke" wrote:
| Quote: | Lisa wrote:
Thanks for your reply. We have a "special needs" sort of kid who has
some psychological issues that make a heart-to-heart talk a whole
different
critter than most children. And someday when I have a day to spare,
I'll get the klunker computer in his room networked with Internet
access.
Actually, one of my clients has an autistic child so I do understand how
difficult this can be. I suggest you rethink putting a computer in his
room with Internet access. I also suggest that you have a professional
set up your computer properly with passwords, permissions, etc. (unless
you have the skills to do it) to help you keep it clean and usable.
Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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