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    Control Limited Account

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by usapatriot, Apr 24, 2007.

  1. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I have two accounts on my computer, my account and a limited account for guests.

    How can I control what goes on within the limited account, for example what programs start up in the account when logged on or what icons appear and such.

    I cannot do it from within that account as it is limited so I will get a "access denied" message.

    Thank you
     
    usapatriot, Apr 24, 2007
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  2. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Windows XP Home SP2 (Optimized) what is that??? Optimized??? (it matters)
     
    aan310, Apr 24, 2007
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  3. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    That just means I tweaked XP a bit to get maximum performance.
     
    usapatriot, Apr 24, 2007
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    LiveStrong Notebook Consultant

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    I'm not completely sure on this, but I think you may need to edit the group and user policies, and I believe that can only be done in the Pro version of XP.
     
    LiveStrong, Apr 25, 2007
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  5. Evolution

    Evolution Vox Sola

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    XP Pro and MCE2002 can do this, if you got windows XP home you are out to sea...

    Type gpedit.msc in the start menu run command and it will open up group policies, if you got XP home it will tell you it cannot be found.
     
    Evolution, Apr 25, 2007
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    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Thanks for the tip Evolution I was lost on this also. ;)
     
    Reezin14, Apr 25, 2007
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  7. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Alright, thanks guys, I guess im outta luck.
     
    usapatriot, Apr 26, 2007
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