Hi,

Thanks in advance for any comments you have.

I do not have a Domain Controller but want to configure a Win XP box
for guest to use. I need to be able to configure programs from the
Admin account.

Currently, I have been told the only way to do this is by making a
visitor account with Administrative rights and the config programs.
Then to go in via Admin acct and reduce rights to normal user. This is
not convient as the guest is a teen that will try to by pass security
and will attempt to access admin acct.

Secondary issue is how to prevent malicous software from loading as
guest uses PC to browse the internet. I have been told that even with
restricted access, malicous sites will load software using
server/service rights.

Install and configure this:

Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit for Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Microsoft Live Safety Center
http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm

Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Here's what you can do to enhance the security on your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...2/Default.mspx

How to turn on or turn off the firewall in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283673/en-us

Install Avast! antivirus program (FREE)
http://www.avast.com/eng/down_home.html

Antivirus software: Frequently asked questions
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...antivirus.mspx

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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"Bern" wrote:

| Hi,
|
| Thanks in advance for any comments you have.
|
| I do not have a Domain Controller but want to configure a Win XP box
| for guest to use. I need to be able to configure programs from the
| Admin account.
|
| Currently, I have been told the only way to do this is by making a
| visitor account with Administrative rights and the config programs.
| Then to go in via Admin acct and reduce rights to normal user. This is
| not convient as the guest is a teen that will try to by pass security
| and will attempt to access admin acct.
|
| Secondary issue is how to prevent malicous software from loading as
| guest uses PC to browse the internet. I have been told that even with
| restricted access, malicous sites will load software using
| server/service rights.