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    Password protecting a shut down

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Jay07, Mar 27, 2008.

  1. Jay07

    Jay07 Notebook Consultant

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    How do you password protect your computer so nobody but you can shut it down in xp. Is that possible?
     
    Jay07, Mar 27, 2008
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  2. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    I don't think so, because what's stopping someone from holding down the power button until it turns off? (Or unplugging/taking out the battery).
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, Mar 27, 2008
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  3. McGrady

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    whats the point of doing that?
     
    McGrady, Mar 27, 2008
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  4. Freelancer332

    Freelancer332 Notebook Evangelist

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    Mr._Kubelwagen is right
    People can just take out your laptop's batter/unplug it/press the power button.. :/
     
    Freelancer332, Mar 27, 2008
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  5. Sir Travis D

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    The point would be to keep little brothers or sisters that aren't computer smart from prank shutting down ur comp
    I would like to have this feature too
     
    Sir Travis D, Mar 27, 2008
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  6. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    if they arent computer smart, i wouldnt assume they know how to shut down computer. plus wtf kind of prank is that.

    if you are afk, why not just "lock" the computer. so they need to type a pw..
     
    McGrady, Mar 27, 2008
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  7. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    But in XP you can just click on turn off the computer in the welcome screen...lol...thats was the OP's point.
     
    Johnny T, Mar 27, 2008
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  8. McGrady

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    meh i still agree with what stops them from unplugging it or holding power button
     
    McGrady, Mar 27, 2008
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  9. Jay07

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    They could, but my little cousin keeps shutting down when I'm not looking and I can't have that happen because sometimes I haven't saved projects that are up on my comp. There really is no way to do this? I think it would be an easy feature to add
     
    Jay07, Mar 27, 2008
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  10. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Try windows key (they key with the windows symbol) and L.
     
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  11. McGrady

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    seems like someone cant handle a little cousin and cant discipline him to stop. ;)
    instead of a app, jsut tell him to stop...if he doesnt, take action. lol
     
    McGrady, Mar 27, 2008
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    You can remove the power options from the start menu with a group policy.
     
    sgip2000, Mar 27, 2008
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  13. Jay07

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    how do i do this?
    Yeah this kid is a little difficult to control. He does it when i'm at work, so I can't really keep an eye on him, and everyone else is downstairs while he is upstairs.
    I just thought it was possible to stop him by taking this action.
     
    Jay07, Mar 27, 2008
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    1) get a post-it note
    2) put a scary face on it (clown maybe?)
    3) place it near the power button

    child psychology ftw
     
    flipfire, Mar 27, 2008
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  15. McGrady

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    then just "lock" ur comp. win key + L
     
    McGrady, Mar 27, 2008
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  16. jin07

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    Yeah, that's what I said too :p First page, last post.
     
    jin07, Mar 27, 2008
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  17. McGrady

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    i said it first actually, earlier than u
    lol
     
    McGrady, Mar 27, 2008
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  18. Lawrence

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    There is a quick solution. HACK WinBubble.

    Although it was designed for Windows Vista. (Hiding the Shutdown button and options in the start menu in Windows Vista) You can do it also in Windows XP. How ?

    1. download and install .net framework. As you will noticed, WinBubble 1.71 has no errors anymore, If you will open in XP. why? Currently I'm developing WinBubbleForXP.

    2. Go to Security Tab. Find "Hide Shutdown button and..."

    3. Click and press "Alt-A"
     
    Lawrence, Mar 28, 2008
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