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10-13-2003, 05:40 AM
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How can I prevent my 2 sons from downloading anything from the Internet.
I am the administrator on the computer and I have set up 2 user accounts for my sons. I want them to be able to log on to the Internet, but I don't want them to download anything without my approval. Can I use a password to download, if yes, how do I do it.
Thank you for your help.
Germain
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10-13-2003, 06:04 AM
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You can disable downloading from group policys. However, that will only affect IE I think. So if they choose to have other ways of downloading, it's possible.
-M
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10-13-2003, 06:13 AM
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| Quote: Originally posted by muno
You can disable downloading from group policys. However, that will only affect IE I think. So if they choose to have other ways of downloading, it's possible.
-M | Thanks
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10-13-2003, 06:13 AM
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In my school, it is possible, you cannot download any *.zip and *.exe to prevent virii to getting into the school's network. I can only add to the assurance that it can be done. Sorry I can't help.
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10-13-2003, 06:20 AM
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Generally with built in XP controls you can't limit what they download. You will have to go with a 3rd party solution.
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10-13-2003, 06:23 AM
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| Quote: Originally posted by poopeyhed2
In my school, it is possible, you cannot download any *.zip and *.exe to prevent virii to getting into the school's network. I can only add to the assurance that it can be done. Sorry I can't help. | If you say it can be done, I'm sure someone will come up with the answer.
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10-13-2003, 06:23 AM
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Sorry, it seems that it is disabled from within internet explorer.
Options->internet options->zones and from there set disabled to allow downloading. From group policy editor you can restrict access to those options so that they can't be changed by users.
-M
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10-13-2003, 06:39 AM
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I think this has to do with a combination of what muno says. You need to restrict things on the account (in school, we have VERY limited access) and then disable the downloading in IE.
On a side note, what's happening with the Email notification?
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10-13-2003, 06:51 AM
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Keep in mind that "downloading anything from the Internet" is more than just IE (at least in my opinion).
What about kaza, ftp, DCC, newsgroups, etc. ?
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