There are generally two reasons why you may want to disable access to the Shut Down command. If the computer is one that should rarely be shut down, such as a kiosk, you should disable access to the Shut Down command. Secondly, by using the Shut Down command, a user can get access to the [...]
Another tool that, although useful, can be very dangerous is the Control Panel. Given that the Control Panel is the main place for making changes, you may want to restrict access to computer administrators only.
Open the Group Policy Editor.
Navigate to User Configuration / Administrative Templates / Control Panel.
In the details pane, enable the Prohibit access [...]
Certain tools in Vista can be used to maliciously or innocently wreak havoc on a computer. Although such tools are useful in specific situations, you may want to disable access to some of these tools to prevent unwanted changes to your computer.
Task Manager is one such tool that can produce negative results, such as system [...]
When you right click My Computer, a context menu appears. Click Properties and the System Properties windows will appear. From here, you can make critical changes to system settings. With this in mind, it is a good idea to disable access to the System Properties window so users are unable to make unwanted changes to [...]
Firewalls have become a necessity for those who connect to public networks such as the Internet. Many new computers now come with firewall software installed. Vista also comes with firewall software for those who have not purchased a third party product. If you are new to computing, it is important that you know what a [...]
When you right click an object, such as a folder, application or other icon, the context menu appears. Given that when some of the commands available on the context menu are used incorrectly, they can have negative effects on your computer, you may want to disable access to this menu all together.
For example, you can [...]
Users can launch programs, run commands, open folders, etc. from the Run dialog box. Knowing this, you can probably see how it could be used to make unwanted changes to your computer. Although it is useful to have the Run dialog box on the Start Menu, it is one of those things that when used [...]
I have written many, many tips that require you to make changes to the Windows Registry. If you have followed many of these tips, you are more than aware of the dangers of editing the Registry and the negative effects that can result if you do not know what you are doing.
Although the Registry Editor [...]
Certain tools in Vista can be used to maliciously or innocently wreak havoc on a computer. Although such tools are useful in specific situations, you may want to disable access to some of these tools to prevent unwanted changes to your computer.
Task Manager is one such tool that can produce negative results, such as system [...]
The Search tool in Vista can do much more than just search your computer for folder, files and programs. If you frequently use Google, you can configure the Search tool in Vista to search Google. You can then search the Internet for your favorite Web pages right from your Start Menu.
To search Google from your [...]
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