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I don't think so. :-S
Bear in mind that explorer.exe is the shell app (your start taskbar/desktop). The second instance runs the typical 2-paned file explorer.
I may be wrong but my gut sez no.
Sounds like you need to play with security settings on a file-level...that way you can restrict file access to the user. Granted, they can still run explorer, they just can't seethose areas that they don't have permission to.
It might be helpful to know the *why* of your request.
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Sean Shrum
Shrum Consulting
C.A.T.S.: Consulting: Programming: R/C Soaring:
Bear in mind that explorer.exe is the shell app (your start taskbar/desktop). The second instance runs the typical 2-paned file explorer.
I may be wrong but my gut sez no.
Sounds like you need to play with security settings on a file-level...that way you can restrict file access to the user. Granted, they can still run explorer, they just can't seethose areas that they don't have permission to.
It might be helpful to know the *why* of your request.
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Sean Shrum
Shrum Consulting
C.A.T.S.: Consulting: Programming: R/C Soaring:
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I am a foster parent and have a adolescent that likes to tinker. Trouble is he buggers the computer up for the other kids. I have my own unit that nobody has access to but I want to prevent him from tinkering with any of the system or program files.
I am not really familiar with security settings beyond password protected users
Any help is appreciated
TIA
I am not really familiar with security settings beyond password protected users
Any help is appreciated
TIA
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Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit allows you, among other features, to restore the system quickly to a known state no mattter what the user may have done.
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Shrum,
Your instincts are correct as far as Explorer goes unless you replace it as the Shell.
There are tons of shell replacements; see, for example this listing:
In XP Pro there is even a Group Policy Object for this. Using gpedit.msc navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > System. Check out the 'Custom User Interface.' This setting lets you change your Windows shell.
Your instincts are correct as far as Explorer goes unless you replace it as the Shell.
There are tons of shell replacements; see, for example this listing:
In XP Pro there is even a Group Policy Object for this. Using gpedit.msc navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > System. Check out the 'Custom User Interface.' This setting lets you change your Windows shell.
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