i need security software (lock out the desktop, etc)

[LS20]

similar to those they use in public (libraries, schools, etc) that lock out most things to unauthorized users. can you help me name some software (if theyre shareware, its even better )

im gonna use this box to run winamp 24/7

 

[yoda291]

Create another user acct in 2k or xp. Power user is fine I think. User might be better. Log in as that acct and
regedit

Make a DWORD Value @
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Policies\Explorer
called "RestrictRun" set = 1

Create a Key @
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Policies\Explorer\RestrictRun

Add String Value @
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Policies\Explorer\RestrictRun
as "winamp.exe"

make a DWORD value @
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
as "NoClose" set = 1

Close regedit and logout/reboot...now the acct you just created will ONLY be able to run winamp. Add keys like the winamp.exe to allow other apps to run. The Administrator Acct should still have full access to the machine.

Ask or PM me if you have questions or wanna lock down more / loosen it up.

OH BTW -- wrong forum. You want software I think.

 

[LS20]

so it will run winamp and nothing else? what about stuff like control panel / display settings / ms dos prompt / etc?

its a celeron 333 running xp set in dining hall hooked up to the sound system as a Mp3 jukebox. i dont want people messing stuff up -- only browse through the network for mp3 files and stuff

 

[hx009]

Originally posted by: yoda291
Create another user acct in 2k or xp. Power user is fine I think. User might be better. Log in as that acct and
regedit

Make a DWORD Value @
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Policies\Explorer
called "RestrictRun" set = 1

Create a Key @
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Policies\Explorer\RestrictRun

Add String Value @
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Policies\Explorer\RestrictRun
as "winamp.exe"

make a DWORD value @
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
as "NoClose" set = 1

Close regedit and logout/reboot...now the acct you just created will ONLY be able to run winamp. Add keys like the winamp.exe to allow other apps to run. The Administrator Acct should still have full access to the machine.

Ask or PM me if you have questions or wanna lock down more / loosen it up.

OH BTW -- wrong forum. You want software I think.

Or you could do it the proper way and use Group Policy Edit (start -> run -> gpedit.msc) or Policy Edit (start -> run -> poledit).

 

[NuclearFusi0n]

Gentoo

 

[yoda291]

Originally posted by: hx009

Originally posted by: yoda291
Create another user acct in 2k or xp. Power user is fine I think. User might be better. Log in as that acct and
regedit

Make a DWORD Value @
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Policies\Explorer
called "RestrictRun" set = 1

Create a Key @
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Policies\Explorer\RestrictRun

Add String Value @
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Policies\Explorer\RestrictRun
as "winamp.exe"

make a DWORD value @
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
as "NoClose" set = 1

Close regedit and logout/reboot...now the acct you just created will ONLY be able to run winamp. Add keys like the winamp.exe to allow other apps to run. The Administrator Acct should still have full access to the machine.

Ask or PM me if you have questions or wanna lock down more / loosen it up.

OH BTW -- wrong forum. You want software I think.

Or you could do it the proper way and use Group Policy Edit (start -> run -> gpedit.msc) or Policy Edit (start -> run -> poledit).

You really take the fun outta fiddlin with the computer you know

I prefer just making a .reg file to secure machines, but even I have to admit he IS right. gpedit is the proper way to do it in win2k/xp and poledit is the proper way on NT4. you want user configuration->administrative templates->system. In the right pane, there's Run only allowed Windows Apps and Don't run windows apps.