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pasword protected downloading

Started by 67_Gladiator , Jun 27 2008 04:17 PM

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67_Gladiator

Posted 27 June 2008 - 04:17 PM

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is there a way to set a password so that no one can download any files or programs from the internet to a computer without knowing the password? thanks

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hfcg

Posted 27 June 2008 - 04:36 PM

The hippie freak computer geek

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Hello,
If you set a password for the adminastrator account, and log on using a limited account, a password (the administrator account password) will be required to download, or install, any files or programs.
Here is one of many fine articles from Microsoft that gives information on user accounts.