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    Free Parental control / internet filtering sfw

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by chandlerjea, Feb 17, 2005.

  1. chandlerjea

    chandlerjea Notebook Consultant

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    I need Free Parental control / internet filtering software. Post your link ;)

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    chandlerjea, Feb 17, 2005
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  2. Knight

    Knight Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am sure free software exists, but I am not aware of any...

    As an alternative you can use the default IE content advisor.

    To enable this open IE and go to:

    Tools...
    Internet Options...
    Click on the "Content" tab...
    The top box will be labeled Content Advisor.

    Enable this and configure the options that you want.


    I don't know how well this works, and it would only
    work of IE, but it should hold you over until you find
    a better solution.
     
    Knight, Feb 18, 2005
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  3. chandlerjea

    chandlerjea Notebook Consultant

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    Looks like that will work for the most part. Thanks!

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    chandlerjea, Feb 19, 2005
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    merlin1820 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've tried CyberSitter and ContentProtect with about the same results. They both do a good job of blocking information you do not want your children to see. The biggest problem with both of these programs is they sometimes interfere with other software and functionality. At least once a week, we have to reboot our computer (winXP pro) a couple times to get internet access because ContentProtect is blocking traffic. It is a little annoying.
     
    merlin1820, Feb 21, 2005
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    titaniummd Notebook Deity

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    Can the ISP prevent adult sites from being accessed without having to purchase software?

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  6. chandlerjea

    chandlerjea Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, I think charter (isp) can block adult sites but that's not what i'm looking for. I basically want to block all sites except 8 or so.

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    chandlerjea, Feb 27, 2005
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