Windows XP Limited Account Help?

Question

How can i make it so that the limited accounts on are pc cannot open control panel, my computer or any other stuff like that? do i need any security software? thanks in advance!

Answer 1

log in as admin

Answer 2

Ideally one should use the WinXP Limited Account for everyday use, I agree. But from experience the Limited Account just doesn't cut it for me. On my everyday computer use I run a lot of different applications for work and they just don't behave right when under a Limited Account. I think the Limited Account was poorly implemented by Microsoft as it never allows you to escalate to a higher level when certain tasks needs to be completed. I also use Ubuntu on a daily basis and I think the Linux implementation of privilege escalation is much better. When using Ubuntu, if I need to change administrative settings, or install a software, etc... I can just type in the root password and do all these tasks, without having to be logged on as root. What I do with Windows XP, and also my recommendation to whoever needs to use an Administrator Account, is to always have a good and up to date anti-virus, firewall software and anti-adware/spyware. And of course, always use good judgment. Unless you are expecting the file, never run any files you receive as e-mail attachments, even if you know the person sending it. Be careful with suspicious sites, be careful with what you download. You know, just use good sense.

Answer 3

you can use software such as supervisor or trustnoexe (links below) or do it all by hand via group policy. if you don't feel comforable messing with these settings don't do it... use supervisor instead.



start > run > "gpedit.msc" > ok > user configuration > administrative templates >



A - select control panel... enable the option to "Prohibit Access to the Control Panel"



B - select windows components > select windows explorer... enable the option to “Prevent access to drives from My Computer”

next select the drive you want to block

Answer 4

Make sure you on an admin log in and then the program that you want to open and is giving you that msg you right click on it and run as administrator. (I get limited account even though im on administer account but it works when I right click on the icon/shortcut and click run as administrator)

Answer 5

only the admin can open control panel, the guest accounts cant

Answer 6

log on as administrator, and create a GPO to prevent users from accessing programs you dont want them to

Answer 7

log on as administrator or get administrators password