shortnold1
Mon Dec 22 03:17:13 CST 2003
Hi Kent,
Thanks a million. I never thought of something so simple
as removing the mouse. That will definitely take care of
the problem.
Dave Metz
shortnold1@hotmail.com
>-----Original Message-----
>Ah, then consider setting a BIOS boot password. I expect
you don't have
>a motherboard manual, but if you can press the right key
(DEL, F1, F10)
>when you boot to enter the BIOS setup, look around and
see if you can
>set a password that must be entered before the computer
is allowed to
>boot.
>
>DO NOT FORGET THIS PASSWORD. BIOS security is a lot
harder to crack than
>Windows security.
>
>You might also try something like removing the mouse. Or,
if you have a
>wireless keyboard or wireless mouse, put them in a locked
drawer.
>Another simple idea is to place the computer in the
family room or
>kitchen nook where they cannot use it without being seen.
>
>That reminds me of an old Monty Python skit "How not to
be seen" that
>spoofs BBC documentaries.
>
>--
>Kent W. England, Microsoft MVP for Windows Security
>
>
><shortnold1@hotmail.com.com> wrote in
>message news:10c601c3c70c$1b005f10$a301280a@phx.gbl...
>> Hi Kent,
>> Thanks for your reply.
>> What I am trying to do is keep my grandchildren off the
>> computer when they are being punished. I'm not concerned
>> about the security aspect of it.
>> Thanks again.
>> Dave Metz
>> shortnold1@hotmail.com
>>
>>
>> >-----Original Message-----
>> >Windows 98 cannot protect your files or computer access
>> with a password.
>> >The password only serves to setup a profile of
>> preferences. Best to
>> >think about getting a Windows XP computer.
>> >
>> >
>> >"Dave Metz" <oldrnu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> >message news:04f001c3c452$97ef9890$a501280a@phx.gbl...
>> >
>> >> I would like to set up a password upon opening my
>> computer.
>> >> I didn't do this when I first got the computer.
>> >> Can anyone tell me how to go about doing this?
>> >> I"m working with windows 98 SE.
>> >> Thank you in advance for your assistance.
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