this is the LAST straw

Discussion in 'Software' started by Mr 604753, Jul 30, 2006.

  1. Mr 604753

    Mr 604753 Private E-2

    ok so someone in my house keeps using MY computer, that I bought, that I use.
    Its when i go away from the house, i usually forget to put on my keylogger so i need something like...

    Ok when i want to leave my computer, i do something that says like "okay to open ANYTHING enter the password".

    You know like before you can do anything you have to input a password?
    not only the internet, but EVERYTHING.

    Talking to "them" will do nothing cause they dont care anyways.

    This is really getting out of hand, because "they" have ****ed up all our computers in the house by putting loads of crap on there.

    Someone PLEASE help me, i am seriously PISSED!!!!!!
     
  2. Toni_1947

    Toni_1947 Command Sergeant Major

    HI!
    Use a boot password and no-one will be able to boot your computer except YOU. By setting a boot password, you can make your computer prompt for the password every time it is restarted.

    You didn't give your OS so here are the general steps:

    You can set the boot password in the BIOS when your computer is starting up. Usually the computer tells you when you can enter the BIOS ( my computer uses F2 to enter setup) The BIOS is different for different computers. If you check the documentation for your computer, it should tell you how to set a password. Or, if you feel comfortable exploring your BIOS, simply enter setup and look for a security or boot option.
     
  3. InYearsToCome

    InYearsToCome MajorGeek

    most simple thing to do:

    make a password on your account, and make sure there is no guest account active. Then, enable the screensaver to go on in a short time, and check the 'password protect' box. Then, once the screensaver goes on, nobody can use the computer until a password is entered.
     

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  4. Cochese

    Cochese Specialist

    Those are both great options.
    I use XP and I have the only account so no one can get on my comp
    without the password. Well, I am sure there is some way, but no one around me knows how to do it.
     

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