How do I restrict internet access (Iexplorer, firefox, AIM, etc) on my XP Pr

05-04-2006, 01:15 PM

I would like to know if anyone knows of a good program that will block internet access on my XP Pro machine? I would still like to be able to use the internet myself, just not have my employees on it all day. If there is a program out there that allows me to require a password/code to use the internet, that would be the ideal situation.

I thought about just removing the icon's, but I think that would only help for a little until they figure out how to get around this.

Here is the setup. I use one profile for all the employees. Is it possible to restrict all internet access (AIM, HTTP, FTP, etc) on this profile alone? Then I could setup another profile for myself and just switch users when I need to log in and use the internet.

It has been a long time since I've had to worry about this issue, so I've somewhat forgotten what XP pro's abilities are.

any input here is greatly appreciated!

05-05-2006, 10:15 AM

Can anyone help me with this? suggestions, comments? Is my question clear?.?

**gamerman0203** · 05-05-2006, 11:34 AM

One thing you can do is make a seperate account and disable the internet connection in that account. Then password protect yours. Once in the new account, go to start>settings>connections. right click on the active internet connection and click disable. This can be undone if the person knows how to do it. I also found this:

http://www.codework.com/bcontrol/features.htm

05-05-2006, 12:48 PM

The PC needs to be able to use a program called Helios (tanning salon software) to run the beds, turn them on and set the times and such

**devil lady** · 05-05-2006, 05:49 PM

I don't have any user profiles on my machine to test this out but its in this section. Make sure you are logged in as admin.
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d....mspx?mfr=true

**gamerman0203** · 05-08-2006, 09:21 AM

ok , so you need the network connection to be active in order to control your beds. Hmmmm.....you could also try to create a new user for your employees, then delete every possible shortcut to any web browsing program. Start menu, desktop, quick launch, etc. I apologize if these sound 'amatuer-ish'. I'm more of a web programmer than I am an administrator.

05-04-2006, 01:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
ugsc Guest Posts: n/a OS:	How do I restrict internet access (Iexplorer, firefox, AIM, etc) on my XP Pr I would like to know if anyone knows of a good program that will block internet access on my XP Pro machine? I would still like to be able to use the internet myself, just not have my employees on it all day. If there is a program out there that allows me to require a password/code to use the internet, that would be the ideal situation. I thought about just removing the icon's, but I think that would only help for a little until they figure out how to get around this. Here is the setup. I use one profile for all the employees. Is it possible to restrict all internet access (AIM, HTTP, FTP, etc) on this profile alone? Then I could setup another profile for myself and just switch users when I need to log in and use the internet. It has been a long time since I've had to worry about this issue, so I've somewhat forgotten what XP pro's abilities are. any input here is greatly appreciated!

05-05-2006, 11:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
gamerman0203 Retired Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,144 OS: XP MCE, Ubuntu Gutsy My System	One thing you can do is make a seperate account and disable the internet connection in that account. Then password protect yours. Once in the new account, go to start>settings>connections. right click on the active internet connection and click disable. This can be undone if the person knows how to do it. I also found this: http://www.codework.com/bcontrol/features.htm __________________ Follow These Steps First! CPU-Z \| SensorView \| WinXP Clean Boot \| Latest DirectX \| ATI Catalyst \| Nvidia ForceWare Posting System Specifications

05-05-2006, 05:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
devil lady Tech, Design Team Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 962 OS: XP SP2 My System	I don't have any user profiles on my machine to test this out but its in this section. Make sure you are logged in as admin. http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d....mspx?mfr=true __________________ . HiJackThis Everest Home Edition Ad Aware Spybot S & D Ewido online scan Spyware Blaster Last edited by devil lady; 05-05-2006 at 05:51 PM.

05-08-2006, 09:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
gamerman0203 Retired Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,144 OS: XP MCE, Ubuntu Gutsy My System	ok , so you need the network connection to be active in order to control your beds. Hmmmm.....you could also try to create a new user for your employees, then delete every possible shortcut to any web browsing program. Start menu, desktop, quick launch, etc. I apologize if these sound 'amatuer-ish'. I'm more of a web programmer than I am an administrator. __________________ Follow These Steps First! CPU-Z \| SensorView \| WinXP Clean Boot \| Latest DirectX \| ATI Catalyst \| Nvidia ForceWare Posting System Specifications

05-05-2006, 10:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
ugsc Guest Posts: n/a OS:	Can anyone help me with this? suggestions, comments? Is my question clear?.?

05-05-2006, 12:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
ugsc Guest Posts: n/a OS:	The PC needs to be able to use a program called Helios (tanning salon software) to run the beds, turn them on and set the times and such

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