XP Pro User settings

Discussion in 'Software' started by MarkC, Apr 19, 2006.

  1. MarkC

    MarkC Private E-2

    I am the administrator of a PC with 3 other users, all with limited accounts. Can I disallow access to My Computer from their accounts?
     
  2. Toni_1947

    Toni_1947 Command Sergeant Major

    I'm confused
    Is this a home PC...not at work?
    Are you looking for a way to keep the other users from USING the computer or keep them from having access to YOUR account?
     
  3. MarkC

    MarkC Private E-2

    Thank you Tony

    Yes it is a home computer and I simply want to remove the My Computer option on their Start menu
     
  4. Toni_1947

    Toni_1947 Command Sergeant Major

    Even if you COULD...they could still get to it via Windows Explorer or even the Save Dialog Windows where it is a shortcut on the left pane .
     
  5. theefool

    theefool Geekified

    If you are trying to protect something on your drive, I'd just set permissions to certain folders that only administrators could access.

    If you are trying to block "My Computer", then.....

    There are ways to block this from other users, via group policies, via gpedit.msc.

    Though, a warning, this can be a long and drawn out procedure.
     

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