keep kids off computer

Is there any way that I, as owner/administrator, can make sure that no one
else can create a user name for themselves unless I allow it? If my kids get
on the computer when I have left it unlocked, they seem to be able to add
themselves as users and I don't want them using this computer. Is there any
solution?

Dave
Wed Oct 06 09:33:21 CDT 2004

it depends on your operating system. with win95/98/me there is no way to
stop them unless you use a bios password.

"Ima" <Ima@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7317EA96-5348-4F38-8EE1-47B2B90461A4@microsoft.com...
> Is there any way that I, as owner/administrator, can make sure that no one
> else can create a user name for themselves unless I allow it? If my kids
get
> on the computer when I have left it unlocked, they seem to be able to add
> themselves as users and I don't want them using this computer. Is there
any
> solution?

Skorpion
Wed Oct 06 10:12:13 CDT 2004

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Ima regaled us with the following:

> Is there any way that I, as owner/administrator, can make sure that no one
> else can create a user name for themselves unless I allow it? If my kids
> get on the computer when I have left it unlocked, they seem to be able to
> add themselves as users and I don't want them using this computer. Is
> there any solution?

Easy answers...

1) lock computer

2) it's called "discipline". Negative consequences for doing something they
are not allowed to do. If you don't teach them, someone else will (with
consequences that are *much* more negative...).

- --
Skorpion [skorpion at suespammers dot org]
"Don't attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by
stupidity."

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Jupiter
Wed Oct 06 10:27:57 CDT 2004

Ima;
Make sure they do not have access to any account especially an account
with Administrator access.
All accounts need strong passwords, do not forget the hidden
Administrator found by going to Safe Mode:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/private.htm

You need to control the kids more.
In business such tampering could easily get someone fired.
You need an appropriate punishment for tampering with the computer.

There is no security without physical security.
If you give them uncontrolled access, there is no way to prevent them
from getting on the computer so control of the kids is important.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Ima" <Ima@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7317EA96-5348-4F38-8EE1-47B2B90461A4@microsoft.com...
> Is there any way that I, as owner/administrator, can make sure that
> no one
> else can create a user name for themselves unless I allow it? If my
> kids get
> on the computer when I have left it unlocked, they seem to be able
> to add
> themselves as users and I don't want them using this computer. Is
> there any
> solution?

andy
Wed Oct 06 10:36:11 CDT 2004

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Skorpion wrote:
| Ima regaled us with the following:
|
|
|>>Is there any way that I, as owner/administrator, can make sure that
no one
|>>else can create a user name for themselves unless I allow it? If my kids
|>>get on the computer when I have left it unlocked, they seem to be able to
|>>add themselves as users and I don't want them using this computer. Is
|>>there any solution?
|
|
| Easy answers...
|
| 1) lock computer
|
| 2) it's called "discipline". Negative consequences for doing something
they
| are not allowed to do. If you don't teach them, someone else will (with
| consequences that are *much* more negative...).
|
I'm with Skorpion. The solution is not to leave it unlocked, and pick a
GOOD password for the account. Once they are in the box they will tinker.
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news
Wed Oct 06 15:09:39 CDT 2004

There are many solutions, but the truth is, your kids know more about
computers than you. Because they had the power, they could have done any
number of things to compromise your system. There is no way to list all the
ways to plug the holes.

Your only option is to reinstall and properly secure the OS, then BIOS
protect the machine from booting to anything except the hard drive. The
kids having physical access tot he PC makes it very difficult to control.

I recommend you use syskey to move your system key to a floppy... the OS
won't boot without it. Just make sure to have a couple copies of the
floppy. If you lose it, there is no hope...

Also, try making an example of the next kid who disobeys you...


"Ima" <Ima@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7317EA96-5348-4F38-8EE1-47B2B90461A4@microsoft.com...
> Is there any way that I, as owner/administrator, can make sure that no one
> else can create a user name for themselves unless I allow it? If my kids
get
> on the computer when I have left it unlocked, they seem to be able to add
> themselves as users and I don't want them using this computer. Is there
any
> solution?

jeff
Wed Oct 06 16:15:57 CDT 2004

On Wed, 6 Oct 2004 07:07:03 -0700, Ima <Ima@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

>Is there any way that I, as owner/administrator, can make sure that no one
>else can create a user name for themselves unless I allow it? If my kids get
>on the computer when I have left it unlocked, they seem to be able to add
>themselves as users and I don't want them using this computer. Is there any
>solution?

A good spanking...?

Jeff

JohnDpatriot
Thu Oct 07 09:33:47 CDT 2004

I'm with Skorpion

What ever happened to "No means No"

Jason
Thu Oct 07 14:40:02 CDT 2004

* JohnDpatriot <johndpatriot@myway.com>:
> I'm with Skorpion
>
> What ever happened to "No means No"

Heh, don't have kids do you? No ususally means no as long as the
parentsa are around then I'll show them. :)

Jason

Skorpion
Thu Oct 07 18:04:18 CDT 2004

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Jason regaled us with the following:

> * JohnDpatriot <johndpatriot@myway.com>:
>> I'm with Skorpion
>>
>> What ever happened to "No means No"
>
> Heh, don't have kids do you? No ususally means no as long as the
> parentsa are around then I'll show them. :)
>
> Jason

When I was young and stupid(er), I thought the same way...

Boy, did my parents teach me different when they got home and discovered my
transgression(s).

Still comes down to teaching character and enforcing discipline... Most
parents are just too lazy or afraid of confrontation to actually do that
anymore.

- --
Skorpion [skorpion at suespammers dot org]
"Don't attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by
stupidity."

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andy
Fri Oct 08 02:54:49 CDT 2004

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Skorpion wrote:
| Jason regaled us with the following:
|
|
|>>* JohnDpatriot <johndpatriot@myway.com>:
|>>
|>>>I'm with Skorpion
|>>>
|>>>What ever happened to "No means No"
|>>
|>>Heh, don't have kids do you? No ususally means no as long as the
|>>parentsa are around then I'll show them. :)
|>>
|>>Jason
|
|
| When I was young and stupid(er), I thought the same way...
|
| Boy, did my parents teach me different when they got home and
discovered my
| transgression(s).
|
| Still comes down to teaching character and enforcing discipline... Most
| parents are just too lazy or afraid of confrontation to actually do that
| anymore.
|
ROFLMAO
How true!
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JohnDpatriot
Tue Oct 12 14:27:21 CDT 2004

Jason wrote:
> * JohnDpatriot <johndpatriot@myway.com>:
>
>>I'm with Skorpion
>>
>>What ever happened to "No means No"
>
>
> Heh, don't have kids do you? No ususally means no as long as the
> parentsa are around then I'll show them. :)
>
> Jason

Actually I have 3 but they are all under 4 years old still so I haven't
had to deal with them doing what they are not supposed to much

Cheers.

JohnDpatriot
Tue Oct 12 14:28:20 CDT 2004

Jason wrote:

> * JohnDpatriot <johndpatriot@myway.com>:
>
>>I'm with Skorpion
>>
>>What ever happened to "No means No"
>
>
> Heh, don't have kids do you? No ususally means no as long as the
> parentsa are around then I'll show them. :)
>
> Jason
Actually I have 3 but they are all under 4 years old still so I haven't
had to deal with them doing what they are not supposed to much

Cheers.