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Stopping MSN Messenger useage

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by nicholasbaker

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Must be a common one this - how do I control access to MSN Messenger when not in the house but the pC needs to be used for other purposes by the kids?

Help they are driving me mad!!!

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by bschaettle

I know this sounds like a REAL pain in the butt, but just rename the Messenger .exe file when you're out. If you're a scripter, you could hide a .vbs file down deep in some folder that would toggle the name of the .exe file. Run it when you leave the house, run it again when you get back. Another possibility is to cut off all internet access by installing a hidden on/off switch in the phone line that services the room the PC is in.

LOW TECH SOLUTION
Of course beating the living daylights out of any kid that runs MSN Messenger when yer not home generally gets results, as well. To identify offenders you can offer a cash reward to any kid that will rat out a sibling.....

by jdmercha

set up a user level account for the kids and deny access to teh exe for that account.

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