Parental Controls question

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NainSauvage

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Hello, I use the parental control for my son and I really appreciate it. But I think he is enough old to install the programs himself, but I still have to limit his time and games on the computer. Everytime he wants to install something, either it asks for my password, either it says he has to be the administrator. Isn't there a way he can install the programs himself, without the need of my password and still have the time limit activiated on his account?

Thank you very much.
 

My Computer

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There are two options here:

1) You could create a new user account (an admin) and hide the account, then give him the password to install games with. This will not let him log into that account, but can install games.
2) Make his account an admin, and use parental controls to lock it up again.

~Lordbob
 

My Computer

System One

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    Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5QC
    Memory
    2x2GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVidia GeForce 9500GT 1Gb
    Sound Card
    Mobo
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    Samsung SyncMaster 206bw
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    1680x1050
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Hmmm.... let me mess with my computer and see what I can come up with.

As for the first answer, you would create an admin account, and give him the password. The account would be hidden so that he could not log on.

~Lordbob
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5QC
    Memory
    2x2GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVidia GeForce 9500GT 1Gb
    Sound Card
    Mobo
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 206bw
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SP2514N ATA 250Gb 7200RPM Samsung [Model] 1Tb 7200RPM SATA2
    PSU
    Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W
    Mouse
    Razer Lachesis
    Keyboard
    Razer Tarantula
    Internet Speed
    not fast enough
Yea, it would be an issue, but I am really looking for the parental control to still be on (Time limit, game restriction), but this little message that asks for the admin password for some programs, I want it to dissapear :s

This is what I really want to do ... I don't know if an issue exists, but if you can find one, would be great :D
 

My Computer

System One

Ok, well you are right, you cannot apply PC to an admin account. After messing with this, and searching the net, it looks as if you cannot allow installation separately.

If you were to take off the restrictions on programs, then perhaps he could install. Try messing with the settings and see what you can come up with.

Sorry I could not come up with a more definitive answer. Though if you do find something, be sure to post it so we can all see it.

~Lordbob
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5QC
    Memory
    2x2GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVidia GeForce 9500GT 1Gb
    Sound Card
    Mobo
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 206bw
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SP2514N ATA 250Gb 7200RPM Samsung [Model] 1Tb 7200RPM SATA2
    PSU
    Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W
    Mouse
    Razer Lachesis
    Keyboard
    Razer Tarantula
    Internet Speed
    not fast enough
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