I think the reality is that's an insanely easy option to beat. Like many people, this is a person with 3 teenage boys. Pressing Win-L to get a lockdown will lockout some accounts, but this computer belongs to the kids, she doesn't use it, she just wants them locked out of playing games/etc. when they have schoolwork to do, so she wants to make sure that they have to "ask" and she has to "know" when it's usable. I get this request a lot.
Putting a Win-L keylock on it is a "eh" solution, because a hard reset and them logging into another account gets around that every time. The kids all have their own logins so they can install software, etc. Limited accounts is something that has some functionality; but it doesn't stop people from actually using a PC to begin with. Which is the whole point. A keylock used to prevent people from even booting. Since their PC is all SATA, I'm really thinking that the removable tray is going to be the best option. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of FORC5 Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 8:26 AM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] Oh, how I miss the "KeyLock" password protection not a option ? winkey and L will lock it down when running and have set to log on so reset is not a work around. I did this for a while with my young one. :-D I also have drive trays but only remove them when going out of town. Had a customer destroy several drives swapping them HOT. fp At 04:13 AM 8/12/2006, Chris Reeves Poked the stick with: >I have a few clients who are looking for something that years ago would have been simple. They want to lock their PC so that their kids, etc. cannot use it without them getting the say so. In the not-so-distant past, PCs had little keylocks on them, and when they were in the lock position, they wouldnt take keyboard input, etc. > >Now, I cant find a board or a case that has those kind of functions. So, Im looking for something like a USB Dongle or anything that would accomplish this. > >Anyone have recommendations? -- Tallyho ! ]:8) Taglines below ! -- A well-written life is as rare as a well-spent one.
