[Caljif]

Hi,
As ridiculous as this may sound, I was wondering whether It would be possible to act as 'Admin' for my Parents' laptop's to prevent them 'accidently' installing programs which they don't need as well as IE toolbars (They seem very resistant to explore other internet browsers). I ask this because I spend 6 months of the year away at University, over 400 miles away, and every time I return I spend about a week of my time uncluttering all the ridiculous things they've managed to download and install onto their laptops which is causing them problems.
Any ideas would be helpful.
Thanks.

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yep ...create a admin account for you (password protected) and they get limited user accounts
Configuring Windows 7 for a Limited User Account here...

[happyrock]

yep ...create a admin account for you (password protected) and they get limited user accounts
Configuring Windows 7 for a Limited User Account here...

[Caljif]

Thanks a lot, completely forgot about UAC...I take it this works remotely?

[happyrock]

yep...you can use crossloop and logmein free...that way you can see their screen just like your sitting in front of the computer...watch exactly what they are doing and take over if necessary
need to install something for them...once connected log into your admin account...they cant see your password just the *****