Is there a program that will allow me to block my kids from downloading programs and or music from the web. I don't want them to be able to download or install anything without some type of authorization process.
how to block tracking cookies by downloading spyware blaster. worked once in a while, but...is there another program i could purchase? ad-aware always catches it; however, ...
Hey I am trying to connect my Belkin router. I have bell south. And when i have all my stuff connect then try to connect online with my bellsouth to start the install process on the Belkin install program. Well first it won't connect the bell south thing thats not allowing it to download the belkin program. I think its a firewall or something blocking it but not sure.
I have been unable to use Norton Virus scan because before the scan completes, the computer shuts off and the indicator light turns orange like it is in hibernate mode. I have to physically disconnect the power for five seconds to reboot. Is there a way to scan the computer for viruses or remove a particular virus that may be causing this?
Recently my computer just started restarting itself. I haven't quite pinpointed when yet but it seems that it does it when i'm running IE or downloading something. It just does it randomly.
I recently just built a computer with AMD 64 3200. My computer was on for about a day and i left it on over night with a couple programs running and also downloading some stuff. Then when i wake up its off. when i try to turn it back on it doesnt start at all. No Lights, fans , noises , nothingstarted. the only thing that i saw working was the ethernet plug was lit up but thats it. Im wondering if its the power supply, mother board, or processor which i think it is. also is there a way to check if the processor
i left pc downloading something for 3 hours , without doing nothing else and when i got back , it started to crash and restart explorer.exe everytime i close my computer / control panel/folder i made on desktop.
I have windows xp and just downloaded service pack 2.Before this I ran with only 32 - 35 processes. After downloading I starting running 48 -51 processes and making my computer very slow.
I wanted my xp to look like vista..so i downloaded "longhorn" but after completing all the process of longhorn my parents told to keep the xp look only.I thought to restore the pc on early time of 1 day ago.But after restoration its written on my monitor that there is some prob.in operating system maybe corrupt.
i have this problem at my school, some very annoying people found out how to use the remote shutdown command in my engineering class. hence they can shutdown my computer, and my friends, whenever they feel like it. i dont think they should have access to this but whatever they are doing it is really annoying and i need help. i tried making this program to abort the shutdown, but it only works if the shutdown time is greater than 0
I'd like to find a way to block Silverlight completely at the source- sort of like using the hosts file to block web pages. Not OS specific, just some completely viscious way so I never-ever see that pop-up, pop-over, pop-under again. I can go to Firefox or Chrome, but still, sometimes I've got to use IE8 and I dislike Silverlight in the strongest terms. TIA
A folder called upload keeps appearing in my hard drive with 1000s of zip folders and files, I deleted them yesterday, and they're all back again today. Does anybody know who I can block the uploading of these files, if they keep appearing?
while im uploading something from bit torrent, norton, is always popping up asking me if i want to block it or permit the bit torrent program. even if bit torrent is on my permit list, its always asking me, and its bugging the crap out of me, while im trying to type something, the damn window keeps popping up, im already having a hard time typing this.
Is there any way to turn off the help text that appears when you float the mouse pointer over the permanent icons you put either in the Systray or on the other end of the taskbar? To me, they're annoying/get in the way.
I was on MSN the other day and i got a random message from someone not on my list. They said 'Hi love' and sent me a camera invitation. I rejected because i didn't know this person. What i'm asking, is this a virus they tried to send to me?
This is not cool, I am using windows xp. The problem is line and blocks across the screen (if you don't know what i mean, theres a picture in the attachments). if any one knows how to fix this plz let me know.it first happened when i open world of war craft, but i don't see this being the problem cause its played different games with much better graphics like s.t.a.l.k.e.r. this is really frustraiting and i need help muchly.
I am getting an error message from AOL safety. It reads "We found and were not able to clean or block a virus infected file. (C:windowssystem32winlogon.exe) My operating system is Windows XP.
How do I block certain file extensions from starting up. Lets say that I didnt want anybody on the accounting GPO fropm starting a file with a *.BMP extension?
I recently wiped my computer and installed a new Windows XP SP3. Now I keep getting an alert that Windows Security is blocking Windows Explorer. How do I settle this problem so I don't keep getting the alert?
I need a program to block certain actions on limited user accounts. I am the administrator on my computer, however my mom and sister use the computer as well. They have limited user accounts. My sister and my mom have accidentally screwed up some settings before, and deleted files and such, there better then they used to be, but i don't want to take any chances. I am looking for a program of some kind to block certain actions, such as right click properties on the start menu tool bar, etc. i have made there accounts have classic folders, i have hidden the my computer icon from the desktop and start menu so that they only see "my documents." however, because they have messed my system up before, i just want piece of mind and have a program block certain things that i select.
Father wants (mysite.com) blocked for anyone that uses computer. They use IE and AOL. I can use parent controls for AOL but not sure how to use Restricted Sites on IE When I start to type (my site) several URL will show up. Do I use all URL or do I just type (www.mysite.com). This is a 12yr. old girl and she forgot all her password (LOL) so when I try it using Fathers side on IE it says restricted in bottom right corner but it will go to log in screen for the site. She is restricted from computer till she turns 18 if I don't get it resolved.
Don't know where to post it so i will post it here anyways. I want to block particular words like games, porn etc in any search engine so people don't mess around with my pc. Is this possible if so how?
I have a Dell Dimension XPS T700r with Windows 98. I cannot run defrag, scandisk, or Norton Systemworks scan of my disk. The error says that drive C is blocked by disk utility.