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Questions tagged [limited-access]

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How to apply group policy settings to specific local accounts in Windows

I created a limited user account and want to restrict USB and CD drive access using group policy settings. Hence I want to use gpedit.msc to enforce restrictions on the limited account and disable access to USB and CD drive, and prevent the limited…
rzlines
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How can I install Notepad++ plugins without administrator permissions?

I use Notepad++ on an office computer where I don't have local administrator privileges. This means that I am unable to install plugins, as I cannot modify files located in C:/Program Files. I've read that it is possible to make Notepad++ load…
Stevoisiak
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Tell Windows 7: "This is a thethering WLAN, allow only Browser and skype to use it."

Is there some software that can be configured to recognize certain WLAN SSIDs as tethering connection and block all traffic from programs other than those explicitly added to a whitelist? I know that it should in theory be possible using just the…
kdb
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How to limit internet traffic in some computers of my home network?

I'm sharing my home wireless network, using a DIR-655 Wireless Router with 3 other people (2 using windows machines and one use mac laptop, I also use a mac laptop). I need to know how can I limit internet traffic from their computers. Reason: I…
Guga
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Prevent the use of portable software on non-admin accounts

Is it possible to disable the use of portable applications on non-administrator accounts? I am the administrator on a Windows XP machine, and I do not want limited users to be able to run portable applications - especially web browsers. Can this be…
Wern Ancheta
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Windows Explorer or filesystem not accessible by apps after some uptime

I am running Windows 7 and after an unknown amount of uptime Firefox, Google Chrome and other apps are not able to access the filesystem anymore until I restart the apps. Whats happening is the system stays idle over night and the next morning the…
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Why would I get ''limited connectivity' (i.e. no internet access) via a home network connected to a ADSL modem?

When I power up my modem, home network and machines, sometimes the machines don't connect to the internet. Why would this be happening? Is there anything I can do to intervene? (See my setup below) The order I usually choose for power up is: Switch…
therobyouknow
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Restrict user access in Windows Vista to only run installed programs

I would like to create a guest account in Windows Vista (Home Premium version) with the following requirements: restrict access to only be able to run installed programs, maybe only run a specific program, e.g. Internet Explorer deny access to…
Ole Lynge
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Wireless works, wired doesnt

I recently reinstalled Windows 7 RC and now I get limited connection on my wired connection, while the wireless still works perfectly. I have tried another router, and also other cables, uninstall & reinstall drivers, so thats not the problem, and…
modano
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Easy way to restrict permissions in an elementary school computer lab?

I'm putting together an elementary school computer lab. I have nine Windows XP Pro machines that are not networked and do not have internet access (no money to do either). I've created separate student and admin accounts, and have the students set…
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How to create a user account for a child in Linux Mint?

Recently I have renovated an old computer which once belonged to my dad (the old HDD crashed, and I just bought a new one to replace it). My parents want me to fix this computer for my 5-year-old sister to use. I decided to use Linux Mint as the OS…
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Limit available printers for a MS Word Document, or define a "Default printer" in a particular document

I've a lot of printers (or specific printer's queue with particular setup for each queue) configured on my PC. Each have a unique "Printer Queue Name". I work with a software which generates Word Document, using "Mergefields". At print time, i have…
Vivien G.
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Allow a Remote User to Use Intranet Browser Only

Here is my setup: Static IP assigned to a home UVerse router. I have a Windows 7 Professional based web server running which is accessible from outside. And so is a Remote Desktop port--accessible from outside. I can also access everything via…
IrfanClemson
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Remote Viewing of Certificates as a Non-admin

Does anyone know how to view certificates remotely from another machine without granting that user admin. rights? I am using the MMC certificates snap-in to view a remote machine. The remote machine can be connected to without issue, but when I…
Tim P.
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Limit users only to their home folder and sub folder

Today i did give acces to SSH to my friend,and i want hem only to shay in folders that he is owning.So that is his home folder. So,how can i make sure that he will only have acces to that folder? I did try using rbash,but he cant cd to his own…
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