Restrict command prompt to just ping 1

[gmail2]

Hi All

I'm setting up a TS which I want to lock down. I don't want the users to have access to command prompt, but I do want them to be able to use ping. I know I can use software restriction policies to restrict access to cmd.exe, but unless you can launch ping from a command prompt, it's not much use

Can anybody help at all ?

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[itsp1965]

You can always write a script/batch file (and save it as desktop shortcut) that prompts the user for the IP address and then have the script execute a ping command or you install a freeware ping tool on the server and only provide access to that.

 

[markdmac]

Set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
strComputer = InputBox("Enter IP or computer name to Ping","Ping")
PingCMD = Not CBool(WshShell.run("ping -n 1 " & strComputer,0,True))
If PingCMD = True Then
MsgBox "Computer is online"
Else
MsgBox "Unable to communicate with " & strComputer
End If

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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[itsp1965]

Nice one Mark, one more useful script to add to my repertory. A star for you.. cheers

 

[markdmac]

Always happy to help.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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