Jack
Sat Apr 24 12:03:33 CDT 2004
I concur with Noel.
The Windows Registry Guide provides a range of registry tweaks for
Windows,
including the prevention of "cancel" at logon.
http://www.winguides.com/
It will not secure the computer, but can be a deterrant to unsavvy
computer users.
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Force Users to Logon to Windows
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/629/
How to fix the Cancel Logon problem
http://security-tips.com/cancel-logon-1.htm
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"Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
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> This is not possible without using third-party software - although
there
> are some tweaks available to improve matters.
> Your most secure option is to use a CMOS (BIOS) password - without
which
> your computer cannot be started.
> Read your manual (or go to the manufacturer's website) for
instructions on
> how to set one up.
>
> --
> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
>
> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>
> Please read
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
NG's
> or
>
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar27pmvp.asp
> "Lauren" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:2d1a01c4288a$34d10d10$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> > I recently got a Laptop with windows ME already installed.
> > I am the only owner of the computer and therefore want to
> > have the entire system password protected.When i turn the
> > computer on it asks for my user name and password but if i
> > dont enter a correct password and hit cancel, access to
> > the desktop is still given. How do I set it up so that if
> > the users password is not known its not possible to access
> > the desktop??
> > Thanks!!
>
>