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BoCo · 08-13-2003, 05:11 AM

I just read this tip today and thought I'd share it.

There are software programs that allow you to control
access to a PC. Before spending money on those, check out
Windows XP's built-in feature. It might be all you need.

First, log on to the computer using the Administrator account.
Then, click Start, Run and in the Open box, type CMD. Click OK
and you're no longer in Windows.

Here's where the fun happens.

At the prompt, type "net user teenagername /time:M-F,5pm-7pm"
without the quotes. Replace teenagername with your son's
Windows XP username.

Now, your son will only be able to log on to the computer between
5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Logging him off is up to you.

You can also set limits per day. For example, look at the line below:
net user teenagername /time:M,4pm-5pm;T-F,1pm-3pm

By typing this at the command prompt, your son could log on to
your computer Mondays between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Tuesday
through Friday 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

08-13-2003, 05:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
BoCo Fear the bunny Location: Hanging off the tip of the Right Wing	Restrict PC Access So Your Kids Can Only Log On When You're Home I just read this tip today and thought I'd share it. There are software programs that allow you to control access to a PC. Before spending money on those, check out Windows XP's built-in feature. It might be all you need. First, log on to the computer using the Administrator account. Then, click Start, Run and in the Open box, type CMD. Click OK and you're no longer in Windows. Here's where the fun happens. At the prompt, type "net user teenagername /time:M-F,5pm-7pm" without the quotes. Replace teenagername with your son's Windows XP username. Now, your son will only be able to log on to the computer between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Logging him off is up to you. You can also set limits per day. For example, look at the line below: net user teenagername /time:M,4pm-5pm;T-F,1pm-3pm By typing this at the command prompt, your son could log on to your computer Mondays between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. __________________ Activism is a way for useless people to feel important.