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by meltvn

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Hi

I have some very unfriendly users that make my working environment hazardous by deleting my operating system and program files, installing unwanted programs etcetera.

I need to lock my pc's effectively and are looking for a suitable program.

The operating systems varies from Win95 to WinXP. The usual programs are installed.
Some of the computers do lock-in to a domain.

Ps. I live in South-Africa so the tool need to be cost effective because of the currency exchange rate

Thanks a Mill

Melt

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by ryanh

Depending on what you want to lock out, editing the registry works well for limiting access/permissions. Search the Microsoft KB for the kind of lockdown you would like to do.

by cg it

MSI has a nifty program for ya for securing your rig called Smart key. It's a little "key" [a memory chip]you insert into any USB port and it effectively locks you screen, keyboard and mouse when removed [while computer is still running]. Also, if its not inserted into a USB slot during starup, it locks someone from starting your computer [can't even get to the BIOS screen without it].

by thechas

Here is a link to one software tool that might do the job.

http://www.bootguard.com/

My next idea would require installing case locks to be effective.

In some BIOS's, you can set a bootup password.
You need the case locks to prevent your hooligans from resetting the BIOS.

Chas

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