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How do I lockout programs?

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by fastvan67

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I want to lock my computer from people trying to install programs. My Son (11) is always downloading programs onto my computer. He never asks if this is ok. He downloads and installs things that put spyware and such on my system. I don't mind him using my computer to download, I just don't want him to be able to install anything without my permission. Is there a way to fix this?
Also, how do I make my explorer "Kid safe"? Blocking out many websites so he can't view them. I found a version of Linux called "Kid Safe", but I don't want to run Linux... Yet.

Thanks,
Don

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by p.j.hutchison

First, you need to create a user for your son which is a 'Limited User' and cannot install programs.
You can also disable the 'Windows Installer' service in Services.msc.
You can disable the Autorun feature for CDROMS.
In IE you can disable the download feature in Security, Custom settings and enable Content Advisor (or better yet, get a third party IE Nanny type program to lock down IE).

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