Lisa
Fri Oct 03 11:59:51 CDT 2003
"Theresa Halcombe" <thalc1@msn.com> wrote in message
news:061a01c389b5$0b6721e0$a001280a@phx.gbl...
> Hi, I have a son who is on computer restriction. He knows
> how to delete internet history. Is there a way for me to
> track which programs he may use when I am not around, with
> the time used? Can I even tell when the computer was
> turned on? Is there a way to disable his ability to
> delete internet history (which many parents would
> appreciate as a feature)?
> Please send any information on checking his tracks to
> thalc@msn.com
> Thanks,
> Theresa
Spybot search and destroy -- you can find a download at pcworld
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,22262,00.asp
has an 'immunization' setting that has a control to add a password before
internet settings can be changed.
Not sure, but I am thinking that will prevent your son from erasing internet
history or setting history to 1 day (essentially 'erasing' past days usage).
Of course, you can ALWAYS put a pw on the actual computer as well.