Hiding Programs From Other XP Users?

Shadowhunter

Shadowhunter

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I recently downloaded Americas Army for my home computer and I have a little brother that insists on playing the game when I've told him not to. So my question is how can I hide the game from the Program Index of the other users on the comp except me? So that it shows up on my program list but not his or anyone elses? I have Windows XP Pro. Thanks in advance.
 
you have to set up a user policy that restricts that application, or a group policy for the users group you wish to limit, or perhaps maybe use some sort of parental controls software.

i would recomend googling those subjects and research it from there. Since there is like probably a dozen different ways to do this, and I am not sure exactly what would be the best way for you do this since I am not familiar with your set up.
 
If you're a Windows admin and he's not, log into your account, find the program's installation location and find the .exe file that runs the game (The actual .exe file not the shortcut). If you right-click on this file, and go to properties, you should see a security tab. Click on this and you'll see a list of all the users on the account. Click on your brother's name, then check the Deny check boxes for everything but the Special Permissions.
 
Robertw18 said:
If you're a Windows admin and he's not, log into your account, find the program's installation location and find the .exe file that runs the game (The actual .exe file not the shortcut). If you right-click on this file, and go to properties, you should see a security tab. Click on this and you'll see a list of all the users on the account. Click on your brother's name, then check the Deny check boxes for everything but the Special Permissions.
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yup I knew there was a windows policy just couldn't remember it off the top of my head
 
Robertw18 said:
If you're a Windows admin and he's not, log into your account, find the program's installation location and find the .exe file that runs the game (The actual .exe file not the shortcut). If you right-click on this file, and go to properties, you should see a security tab. Click on this and you'll see a list of all the users on the account. Click on your brother's name, then check the Deny check boxes for everything but the Special Permissions.
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Wow, very nice set of information. Never knew this was possible; much easier. Thanks.
 
Robertw18 said:
Yeah, I work in an administrator position, we have to work with stuff like this all the time. ;)
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So do I, but we push out policy via domain controller and via zen works (novell product) not so much through the windows policy, but never the less its all the same, just different methods
 
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