restrict downloading files?

newbie1 · Post by **newbie1** » Sun Aug 18, 2002 10:23 pm

any program that can do that?

i don't want guests downloading files(that take up HD space), but they can use internet access

ScottE · Post by **ScottE** » Sun Aug 18, 2002 10:33 pm

Originally posted by newbie1
any program that can do that?

i don't want guests downloading files(that take up HD space), but they can use internet access

Ya need Win2k then you can set disk quotas and access rules and stufferz

UnitedWeStand · Post by **UnitedWeStand** » Mon Aug 19, 2002 3:24 am

well you need to decide if you want to stop browsing all together..
because when you browse you download pics, placeholders, text, this.. sure you can set quota's on space .. but if you have a download manager you can set it to download to a specific folder and keep track of what is downloaded if that makes you feel more in control. OR.. you can just go to IE Tools >Internet Options if you have IE.. well anyways in your IE "security" tab >Internet >click the "custom level" button.. and scroll down to Download: Files and make sure you check disable, click apply. and ok and exit IE. the restart IE I think it will work.
Haven't tried it.. but let me know if it does.

newbie1 · Post by **newbie1** » Mon Aug 19, 2002 4:54 am

it works, i just settled for the disk quota though, 20MB limit

that security setting in internet explorer 6 works for the user, but he can still bypass it by changing it manually, i also tried the policy that hides the security tab(so he can't change it back), but now i can't even see the security tab as administrator in IE, so that policy thing effects all the users including administrators, if that policy was only for a certain user you can apply it to, i would've chosen this method...any thoughts?

I also want to restrict downloads from kazaa, because that security thing only works with internet explorer download, haven't tested it though, but im pretty sure only for IE. so that's another reason why i chose that disk quota option.

rmrucker · Post by **rmrucker** » Mon Aug 19, 2002 4:09 pm

You should be able to set up restrictions to downloads and the Security tab that are user-specific. Have you tried using the Group Policy Editor?

Start | Run | gpedit.msc

UnitedWeStand · Post by **UnitedWeStand** » Mon Aug 19, 2002 4:25 pm

Originally posted by newbie1
it works, i just settled for the disk quota though, 20MB limit

that security setting in internet explorer 6 works for the user, but he can still bypass it by changing it manually, i also tried the policy that hides the security tab(so he can't change it back), but now i can't even see the security tab as administrator in IE, so that policy thing effects all the users including administrators, if that policy was only for a certain user you can apply it to, i would've chosen this method...any thoughts?

I also want to restrict downloads from kazaa, because that security thing only works with internet explorer download, haven't tested it though, but im pretty sure only for IE. so that's another reason why i chose that disk quota option.

oh I want to help you with that.. but I'm not sure unless I install Kazza again..
but as my memory is slightly faded.. you have to start kazza while logged into there desktop and uncheck automatically connect with windows startup.
I can tell you that kazza puts their shortcut in a default location C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs and that shortcut can easily be deleted or just moved to a different place on the computer where they can't find it but you should make it hidden too. also in the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop there is another shortcut too. do the same move it make it hidden .. and see it that works.. like I stated above I would have to install Kazza to besure. but either way this will be a learning experience for the both of us whether it works or not..
keep me posted if it works..
because what you are basically doing is pulling the apps shortcuts from there access and making it very hard for them to find them.
good luck.

newbie1 · Post by **newbie1** » Mon Aug 19, 2002 5:43 pm

Originally posted by rmrucker
You should be able to set up restrictions to downloads and the Security tab that are user-specific. Have you tried using the Group Policy Editor?

Start | Run | gpedit.msc

that gpedit.msc policy editor, effects all the users including administrators, thats the policy editor i tried. That security tab didn't show up for the normal "users", neither did that security tab show up for "adminitrators" so that effected the Internet Explorer settings for all users

newbie1 · Post by **newbie1** » Mon Aug 19, 2002 5:49 pm

i have a question, how do you hide operating system stuff in windows xp without effecting other users?

because i only want this restriction for this certain user...

i want to hide like the regedit, run, settings, in the start menu.
i want to hide some tabs in Internet explorer.....

just don't want to effect other users

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oh wait i have an idea about that kazaa program, go to the root folder of kazaa and set security settings in the folder/sub directories , letting only the administrator have access...and delete the shortcuts as you said,i'll try it soon, and i'll keep you posted

UnitedWeStand · Post by **UnitedWeStand** » Mon Aug 19, 2002 5:52 pm

Originally posted by newbie1

that gpedit.msc policy editor, effects all the users including administrators, thats the policy editor i tried. That security tab didn't show up for the normal "users", neither did that security tab show up for "adminitrators" so that effected the Internet Explorer settings for all users

yeah I know it does. it was just a little idea tossed into the wind..
but did the method I give you work or not?

newbie1 · Post by **newbie1** » Mon Aug 19, 2002 5:55 pm

Originally posted by newbie1

oh wait i have an idea about that kazaa program, go to the root folder of kazaa and set security settings in the folder/sub directories , letting only the administrator have access...and delete the shortcuts as you said,i'll try it soon, and i'll keep you posted

forgot to tell you, it's not my computer, it's a friends.

UnitedWeStand · Post by **UnitedWeStand** » Mon Aug 19, 2002 6:10 pm

i have a question, how do you hide operating system stuff in windows xp without effecting other users?

because i only want this restriction for this certain user...

i want to hide like the regedit, run, settings, in the start menu.
i want to hide some tabs in Internet explorer.....

just don't want to effect other users

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umm .. regedit located in c:\windows okay I'll have to try a few scripts to see if I can disable access to it with just certain users.. give me about a half hour and I'll try to get it to work on user logon. and rewrite the apps at user log off.. it will slow down logon and logoff up to 5 seconds.. but let me try it before I give one to you...

if you want to hide some tabs in Internet Explorer login as they and go to IE View (Alt+v) Tool Bars (t) Customize (c) and adjust accordingly.
You know its not going to entirely remove the option to change it. but you can hide them.

tried many scripts but none of them worked to get into the heart of the system.. I'll post again a registry entry to restrict anonymous access to the registry..

ScottE · Post by **ScottE** » Mon Aug 19, 2002 6:17 pm

Originally posted by newbie1

forgot to tell you, it's not my computer, it's a friends.

What you really need is Windows2k Workstation on this machine. XP Home and Pro weren't really designed to do these kinds of things,. It was mainly designed for the average Joe home user despite what microsoft will have you believe. Under 2k you could just format the HDD using NTFS(you need this otherwise security is basically non existant) then set whatever kinds of rules you want, the best thing to do would just be to set this person up a guest account, but....

UnitedWeStand · Post by **UnitedWeStand** » Mon Aug 19, 2002 6:43 pm

Originally posted by agentbeast

What you really need is Windows2k Workstation on this machine. XP Home and Pro weren't really designed to do these kinds of things,. It was mainly designed for the average Joe home user despite what microsoft will have you believe. Under 2k you could just format the HDD using NTFS(you need this otherwise security is basically non existant) then set whatever kinds of rules you want, the best thing to do would just be to set this person up a guest account, but....

I do agree with you, I love the ease of use with Win2k, I am having a hell of a time getting vbscripts to work at logon to restrict access.. because windows XP is junk but I've tried a few scripts to set hide the files in start menu, but I couldn't get them to restrict access meaning if they can get into "my computer" they can still get to them.. bummer..
I keep trying.
XP sucks.
but I'm not going to be a poor sport about it.
if anyone else knows a better way, don't hoard the info.

Sid · Post by **Sid** » Mon Aug 19, 2002 9:01 pm

XP Home and Pro weren't really designed to do these kinds of things,.

XP pro actually has more security features than 2k, 212 more. Its group policy is preferred over 2k by administrators because of the extra features.

ScottE · Post by **ScottE** » Mon Aug 19, 2002 10:02 pm

Originally posted by Sid

XP pro actually has more security features than 2k, 212 more. Its group policy is preferred over 2k by administrators because of the extra features.

Ah yes, found it now on My XP Pro box here, just never had a reason to look for where it was located. Control Panel>Admin Tools>Local Security Policy I'm still used to the 2K/NT way of doing things

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