Password-Protect Programs?

[Braves]

My three sisters enjoy using my file sharing programs to download things that sometimes aren't always what they seem... I just spent a good 7 hours fixing my comp after the latest virus to hit my computer thanks to my dumb sisters... is there a software or prog out there that I can use to password-protect programs like kazaa or winmx or something similar that will get the job done but still allow my sisters to use things such as MS Word, Winamp, etc.

 

[Scootin159]

You running Windows 95/98/ME or 2000/XP?

If 95/98/ME:
You'll need to find a 3rd party app that will block certain programs.

If 2000/XP:
Just deny them NTFS access to that folder.

 

[Braves]

well i'm running xp and would prefer a third party program... to deny them access wouldn't I need to have separate login names for my sisters and me? I prefer just using one login and just running some simple third party prog.

 

[Scootin159]

<< well i'm running xp and would prefer a third party program... to deny them access wouldn't I need to have separate login names for my sisters and me? I prefer just using one login and just running some simple third party prog. >>



Yes, you will need different logins. I doubt you'll find many 3rd party security apps for XP, as it's built-in security is very robust.

 

[singh]

How computer savy are your sisters? There are lots of "simple" solutions that you can use.

 

[Scootin159]

<< How computer savy are your sisters? There are lots of "simple" solutions that you can use. >>



true, just delete the icon .

 

[Scootin159]

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<< How computer savy are your sisters? There are lots of "simple" solutions that you can use. >>



true, just delete the icon . >>



even better yet, rename it

 

[Chipster]

This may be what your looking for Braves. I never tried it but just recently came across it the other day. Don't know if it works with XP.

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