I would like to modify the local security settings of a Windows XP Pro
workstation via vbscript. Does anybody know how to do this?
Thanks in advance.
Russ

How can I allow Internet access for users and yet
restrict their ability to download files locally on the
PC. User accounts are members of Users Group only.

i cant log on to any secure sites, such as those that
require a password...either the page wont display (my
college email) or the log in will fail.whats the problem?

The read-only attribute cannot be taken off of individual
folders.  When we do take it off, it will re-appear.  This
obviously prevents the user from saving to his/her
folder.  In addition, all users had files transferred from

Did you know that Saddam Hosein didn't have any Internet access for 8
months!?

I don't know how to add a new administrator account (local or network user)
to my log on screen. I tried it in safe mode & normal boot up mode, but  can
only log on as a guest. At this link
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;281140&Product=winxp#Task1

I added some XP patches recommended by Microsoft last week and it changed how my system works.  I am the only one that uses the computer so I did not have it setup for a login.  Now it has it me click my login name and everytime the screen saver goes on, it goes back to this ...

I am unable to enter any secure sites.  I have reset all
settings to default in internet security settings.  I had
Norton Internet Security which I thought might have been
blocking entry, but have unistalled this with no joy.  

Is there anyway to see a log file for aim in Windows XP.  
I have an employee who uses it and I want to see when she
logs in and out?
Thanks,

Now it does not let me delete documents and settings or my documents from D drive. Will try your other suggestion re: 'move' but wonder about doubling up on files.  Thanks for your help. Will let you know what happens when I try it. Paul

Is group policy supported in Windows XP 64 Bit edition?  If so, where can I find documentation that it is supported?

WEB BUGS ARE 1 PIXEL IN SIZE PLACED ON A WEB SITE THAT CAN GET YOUR IP NUMBER AND OTHER INFORMATION. YOU DONT EVEN KNOWTHAT THEY ARE THERE. GO TO BUGNOSIS.COM AND GET FREE DOWNLOAD AND OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT IT. IF YOU HATE SPAM AND WONDER WHERE IT COMES FROM....THIS IS THE ...

I ran norton on a computer and it showed that I have the welchia worm in the dllhost.exe file.  The message was that they were unable to repair this.  How do I get rid of it?  This computer is running really slow.  Is the worm the reason behind the speed?

My daughter needs help!!!  I don't know XP very well, but
I do know where to get help...lol....here!!!!  She now has
to logon to her computer for it to load.  She did NOT set
up a password to do this.  XP has generated it.  What can

I'm working with XP Home (NTFS Partitions). I want to enable encryption of a folder (under properties), but this option is greyed out
Can anyone help me with that
Cheers, Tom