how can i limit access to control panel on XP pro ?

**Giveaway** · 01-15-2008, 03:36 PM

hello
i want to limit my brother's account on xp.
we have 2 admin account and i want his one not to have access to control panel and other things (some program folders)
is there any way to do so (and similar things)?

please help

ps: at least i need that my bro cant change or delete my account password by the control panel..

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**Broken** · 01-15-2008, 04:07 PM

There is no way to limit access to the control panel on an administrator account that I know of, the idea of an administrator account is total control of the system.
There might be a program that can hide control panel, but it will still be accessible through "run" by just typing "control panel".

**Giveaway** · 01-15-2008, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Broken

There is no way to limit access to the control panel on an administrator account that I know of, the idea of an administrator account is total control of the system.
There might be a program that can hide control panel, but it will still be accessible through "run" by just typing "control panel".

what progam ? i cold try that

ps: at least i need that my bro cant change or delete my account password by the control panel..

**Broken** · 01-15-2008, 04:18 PM

This (link) isn't going to work if your brother has any computer skills at all, but you can try.
The thing to do is to move his account to a restricted one instead of administrator.

**Giveaway** · 01-15-2008, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by Broken

This (link) isn't going to work if your brother has any computer skills at all, but you can try.
The thing to do is to move his account to a restricted one instead of administrator.

yes but then he wont be able to install programs...