User privileges or something 2

[postermmxvicom]

Hi all,

I am having trouble finding the answer to this question, and I think it is because I don't know the right words to use. So let me describe what I want to do.

I want to edit the ability of individual users to access files and programs. My end goal is this: I want a guest account, which can only access the internet and trivial MS Applications such as Word or Calculator.

I would rather have some sort of whitelist approach, so that I am sure I did not forget to disable access to something crucial coming from a blacklist approach. However, I will take any solution over no solution.

I do not even know where to begin. I tried going into some settings that looked like what I should change. Bu I was unsuccessful. So, if anyone could provide a link to a FAQ or something that would be great. If anyone could even just tell me *what* I am looking for by name, so that I could find it, that'd be great.

 

[postermmxvicom]

I am running Vista Business if it makes a difference...

 

[IllogicallyLogical]

You can use NTFS permissions to control access to files, folders, and programs. Here are some links that will shed some light on NTFS permissions.

- Protecting Your Stuff, NTFS Permissions, Windows Vista

http://www.techduke.com/2007/07/06/protecting-your-stuff-ntfs-permissions/

- NTFS Permissions

http://www.windowsitlibrary.com/Content/592/toc.html

- How IT works: NTFS Permissions

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/technetmag/issues/2005/11/HowITWorksNTFS/

- How IT works: NTFS Permissions, Part 2

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/technetmag/issues/2006/01/HowITWorksNTFS/

Joey
CCNA, MCP, A+, Network+, Wireless#

 

[linney]

Some extra things to look at besides the main Security Access Permissions.

Understanding and Configuring User Account Control in Windows Vista

http://technet2.microsoft.com/Windo...2b2f-422c-b70e-b18ff918c2811033.mspx?mfr=true

Using Software Restriction Policies to Protect Against Unauthorized Software

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/rstrplcy.mspx

How To Use Software Restriction Policies in Windows Server 2003

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=324036

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Software Restriction Policies

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;824526&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

Description of the Software Restriction Policies in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310791&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

 

[postermmxvicom]

Thank you all.

It will likely take me a little bit to read digest all these links. So, if I have any follow up questions, it'll be a while. But, hopefully, I'll be able to get it on my own from here.

Thanks again,

Aaron