Limiting user privileges in WindowsXP

[legendz411]

Im looking for a program that allows you to limit users actions in WindowsXP.
Not just setting up accts, but it is an actual program that I can not remember the name of.

Anyone got any ideas?

 

[MrWizard6600]

lusrmgr.exe?

I mean, the reason I liked vista and win7 is because its the first time Microsoft has implemented a system by which a regular user can sudo something when they need to (which is often enough that most people just ran as administrator).

There isn't a 3rd party UAC for windows XP is thats what your asking for.

Microsoft expects that if you're running stand-alone machines your not really going to be too interested in managing user policies. If you are, its expected that you have an AD network.

 

[andy A]

Im looking for a program that allows you to limit users actions in WindowsXP.
Not just setting up accts, but it is an actual program that I can not remember the name of.

Anyone got any ideas?

Windows SteadyState maybe

 

[Arainach]

What are you trying to limit?

 

[bigdogchris]

If you have XP Pro you can use gpedit.msc to limit users down. Also make them a Limited User.

 

[Tee]

+1 for Steady State

Though I believe it is about to be retired by Microsoft.

 

[gimp]

What are you trying to limit?

this.

moar info.

some things can be limited by just setting the user up as a standard User.
some things can be limited by modifying local group policy.

SteadyState can only limit some things. And yes, Microsoft will be phasing out SteadyState effective 12/31/2010, and no longer support it after 6/30/2011.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2390706