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Locking down workstation

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by cd2

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I'm trying to lock down a win2k workstation which is used for a timeclock software. I've disabled e/t from the start menu (except that program) and desktop. The software starts at logon and I want to disable the users from closing the software, or at least from being able to open a few instances of it.

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by dynamo2003

If the user have to log onto the domain then you will need the policy editor in the domain level security setting in Active Directory. You will need local policy editor if the users only log on locally.

by cd2

This doesn't help me b/c there still is no policy locally or domain wide to prevent a user from closing a program.

by falcon1

Hi yous state that the programs runs when logged on. if you whant people to sty of that machine, simply lock the workstation Crtl+Alt+Del > lock Computer. Maby it's safer to let the program start at startup and tell that the program needs to restarted when closed or faild in the local GPO (Policy)

by cd2

This worn't work for two reasons
A-the program uses network drives which are unavailable b/4 logon.
B-You can only lock a workstation once logged on and the nobody will have access to the program.
(It's a timeclock program where users punch in numbers.)

by mike jones

I'm not to sure how you are going to stop someone from shutting a windows, perhaps you should address why its such a problem if it does get shut down. There may be solutions for that problem which are easier to implement.

If the software was browser based, you could get internet explorer to run in kiosk mode which goes full screen and the only way to shut the screen is by ALT-F4. You may be able to Alt-tab out of the screen, but I have not tested this.

by cd2

I don't want the software being touched b/c what ends up happening is that people minimize it and then open more instances of it which causes the user count to expire and the program won't work at all. Dumb Software!!
Basically I took the mouse away from the worktation so only people who know keyboard commands can close the program.

by gec0522

Get a separate numeric keypad (USB or serial). After you boot the computer and start the application, put the keyboard in a locked case or remove it, and only allow users to enter their numbers using the keypad.

by cd2

Thanks for the suggestions. That would probably be the most secure. Taking away the mouse is basically good enough. I was really looking for a local policy or something like that to implement. I guess it doesn't exist.

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