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Some Guy asked in Computers & InternetSecurity · 1 decade ago

Can you tell me how to add restrictions to the Guest account in Windows XP?

I'm trying to hide certain icons and keep the wallpaper from being changed on the Guest account and I can't figure it out. Do you know how to do this? Thanks in advance!! :)

Update:

Thank you, Stratocaster. I was able to get to the Computer Management area, but there was no option for Local Users and Groups so I wasn't able to proceed. If I go to it through the Control panel all I can do is turn the guest account on or off or change the picture for it. I can't restrict or customize it. Please advise! Thanks! :)

Update 2:

While attempting to do this I am logged on as the Administrator.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    As Administrator, Go into Control Panel

    In the address bar, add "\Administrative Tools" to the end of the address (without quotes). (The url would then look like "Control Panel\Administrative Tools"

    Double-Click Computer Management

    Click "Local Users and Groups"

    Open up users

    That's one way to mess around with the guest account

    You can also go into Control Panel, User Accounts, then edit from there

  • 5 years ago

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  • Gary
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    It sounds like you don't have admin privileges or you would be able to do those things. But you should be able to make another, 2nd Guest account or limited account

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