Is there any way to prevent a limited user from accessing and changing the
registry? I tried to find the appropriate menu from gpedit, but couldn't
locate it.
Should a limited user be allowed to change the registry by the default XP

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PC-cillin detected this Trojan inbound to me this past
morning.
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I'm having a problem with Windows XP home edition. In the
control panel for users, I had created a normal user for
the computer, thinking it'd still have access to all
functions just as the administrator would. I then removed

Is there a way to script changes to Internet Explorer 6.0
proxy settings? What I need to do is set our Internet
Explorer connection settings to use our proxy server and
also setup the advanced to bypass local and specific urls.

Although I am the administrator, It won't allow me to
download critical or any other updates.  Those areas are
shaded...please help. Thanks.

My firewall detected a worm file "redirect5.exe" and I
cannot delete it.  I have it blocked but would like to
delet it.  How do I do this?
Thanks in advance

Anyone know of any way to encrypt the AutoLogon password?
I would prefer a WinXP solution, but 3rd party apps would
also be welcome.
Thanks in advance.

can you assist me on how go to file sharing and then click onto disable.  I was told to click start, go to help tyhpe file sharing in the index tab and click onto disable.  I find it impossible to be able to disable file sharing.  I have Windows XP.  Is there another way to do ...

I am receiving a message "Win Min" when shutting down XP
home and I have to end program.  I have searched the
knowledge base for " Win Min" but have found nothing.

is it possible to password protect a folder in windows xp
when running ntfs file system without installing 3rd
party applications?
does xp have in-built security for this

I'm caught in a serious loop with one of my Laptops:
in order to get rid of the latest nesky.b Virus, Symantec
advises on their webpage to boot the system into safe
mode, using a setting in the msconfig.

i was reading in a pc mag, that computer associates and microsoft will give
you a free 1 year sub to ez trust.  can't find it online  anyone?

I have XP Pro, latest patches, welcome screen and fast user switching turned
on. However I cannot log into more than one acct at any time. I must first
log off one acct before the machine allows me to log into the second. When I
attempt multiple logins the desktop flashes afterwhich ...

We have a need to automate a bunch of XP Pro workstations
to enable File/Print Sharing & we don't want to have to
visit each computer. I found registry items that relate to
this, but they do not work unless you go into the

i have an hp laptop.  recently, it died.  i took my
harddrive out, and attached it to my another computer.  i
recovered a majority of my files.  the only problem is,
before my hp died, i encrypted my "my documents"