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Setting up permissions with multi user accounts
I am running windows xp pro from a home computer with multi users. I would
like to be able to set up permissions/user groups to allow adults to be able to use programs which the children are not able to see or access. Can anyone help me to do this is laymans terms? I have read several places which has lots of info on how to do this - but I walk away scratching my head! Also, how can I install a program such as an antivirus program for run for all users in the "backround"? Norton wants everyone to scan thier files, but it is set up to run for all users accounts anyway, so there is no need for it to run under each user account. Thanks! |
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Setting up permissions with multi user accounts
IndyNavy wrote:
I am running windows xp pro from a home computer with multi users. I would like to be able to set up permissions/user groups to allow adults to be able to use programs which the children are not able to see or access. Can anyone help me to do this is laymans terms? I have read several places which has lots of info on how to do this - but I walk away scratching my head! Also, how can I install a program such as an antivirus program for run for all users in the "backround"? Norton wants everyone to scan thier files, but it is set up to run for all users accounts anyway, so there is no need for it to run under each user account. Thanks! Set it up for multiple users and make your other users into limited users instead of administrators. That way - if they need something installed, they come to you and they cannot randomly click on things and infect the whole machine: HOW TO: Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/279783 HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and Folders in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308419 Doug's Windows XP Security Console http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm Windows XP is a multi-user OS, even when used by one person only, the fundamentals don't change. Documents and Settings is the directory that contains your user information/documents/etc. It also contains a few extra directories used by Windows. One is "Default User" - This is used whenever a new account is created. It bases the initial setup of that account off this directory. Another is "All Users" - This is used by.. all users. If you want something to appear on the desktop of every user of the machine, you put it on this users desktop (in the desktop folder.) Etc. Also, make sure you have all the other security features in place. Firewall on and configured, antivirus setup and automatically updating/scanning incoming emails, antispyware installed and periodically updated and used to scan/immunize the system, antispam applications in place to help save your children from getting 'questionable' email, etc. There is only so much you can do - but if you don't do that you are only hurting yourself. The Antivirus will likely show in the taskbar for everyone... But this is not bad. -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
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Setting up permissions with multi user accounts
1. Ditch Norton and get AVG. http://free.grisoft.com
2. To stop a program being run, assuming your disk is NTFS, then navigate to the "Program Files" folder and find the subfolder for the program in question. Right-click and select PropertiesSecurity. Remove the 'Everyone' permission and add one for the users who do need to run the program (Tick all except Full Control) Dont forget to include Administrator. And yourself! Once done, any attempt to run the program from a disallowed account should generate an error message. If you don't want this to happen then place the program's shortcuts into individual user-profiles instead of the "All Users" profile. Note: In order to set user-rights you may first need to turn off 'Simple File Sharing' otherwise the Security tab doesn't show. http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...ring/index.htm |
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Setting up permissions with multi user accounts
I have a similar situation. I am setting up a new computer for my son which
will be used by him and his wife (a single account with admin privileges) and my two young grandchildren (ages 5 and 4) who run mostly children's programs (I guess they would most probably be called games?). Anyway, I was originally going to assign them limited accounts but I understand that there is a problem running legacy apps. with limited accounts so I was thinking of assigning them admin rights with heavy restrictions. Since this will be a standalone computer, I understand that my options are rather limited. Any thoughts/suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thanks Hank "Shenan Stanley" wrote: IndyNavy wrote: I am running windows xp pro from a home computer with multi users. I would like to be able to set up permissions/user groups to allow adults to be able to use programs which the children are not able to see or access. Can anyone help me to do this is laymans terms? I have read several places which has lots of info on how to do this - but I walk away scratching my head! Also, how can I install a program such as an antivirus program for run for all users in the "backround"? Norton wants everyone to scan thier files, but it is set up to run for all users accounts anyway, so there is no need for it to run under each user account. Thanks! Set it up for multiple users and make your other users into limited users instead of administrators. That way - if they need something installed, they come to you and they cannot randomly click on things and infect the whole machine: HOW TO: Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/279783 HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and Folders in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308419 Doug's Windows XP Security Console http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm Windows XP is a multi-user OS, even when used by one person only, the fundamentals don't change. Documents and Settings is the directory that contains your user information/documents/etc. It also contains a few extra directories used by Windows. One is "Default User" - This is used whenever a new account is created. It bases the initial setup of that account off this directory. Another is "All Users" - This is used by.. all users. If you want something to appear on the desktop of every user of the machine, you put it on this users desktop (in the desktop folder.) Etc. Also, make sure you have all the other security features in place. Firewall on and configured, antivirus setup and automatically updating/scanning incoming emails, antispyware installed and periodically updated and used to scan/immunize the system, antispam applications in place to help save your children from getting 'questionable' email, etc. There is only so much you can do - but if you don't do that you are only hurting yourself. The Antivirus will likely show in the taskbar for everyone... But this is not bad. -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
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Setting up permissions with multi user accounts
Ian, thanks for the information in this strand. I have been working on
learning as much as possible in using NTFS security instead of Simple File Sharing. I only have two computers on my network at this time, but am wishing to learn as much skill in this department as possilble as I have eight young adult kids and a couple young grandchildren. I am wanting to learn how to restrict an account I have created named 'Visitor's" as I do not want to enable the Guest Account. I have been looking all over the Microsoft Site for this information and have read Windows XP Inside Out several times from cover to cover. If you could point me to additional resourses, either online or at the local bookstore I would greatly appreciate it. I have also downloaded several booklets on XP security, with or without a server. I am eager to learn as much as possible and have made great strides. A little over a year ago I had not computer experiance at all, (well some small remnants from a college course years ago) due to using the only parental controls a windowed mother of eight had at that time: Completely Removing the computer from my home! My boys were getting into those x-rated sites and so I did what I had to do. Anyway, I am eager to learn and hope you will have further ideas on resourses. Thanks in advance if you see this post, as it is a few days old now. Seree "Ian" wrote: 1. Ditch Norton and get AVG. http://free.grisoft.com 2. To stop a program being run, assuming your disk is NTFS, then navigate to the "Program Files" folder and find the subfolder for the program in question. Right-click and select PropertiesSecurity. Remove the 'Everyone' permission and add one for the users who do need to run the program (Tick all except Full Control) Dont forget to include Administrator. And yourself! Once done, any attempt to run the program from a disallowed account should generate an error message. If you don't want this to happen then place the program's shortcuts into individual user-profiles instead of the "All Users" profile. Note: In order to set user-rights you may first need to turn off 'Simple File Sharing' otherwise the Security tab doesn't show. http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...ring/index.htm |
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