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2 Replies Last post: May 26, 2007 9:41 PM by redhead23  
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satrn
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May 23, 2007
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May 23, 2007 6:18 AM

shared pc

How do I remove the shared restrictions on my daughts pc so she can now download files programs etc. she is listed as the sys. admin, but because the repair shop thought it was going to be shared restricted downloads and installatoins.
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yeokm1
476 posts since
Aug 18, 2006
1. May 26, 2007 4:32 AM in response to: satrn
What operating system is the PC running?
How is the computer connected to the internet, router network, direct modem?
What software is used to enforce this restrictions?

3.06GHZ 524 HT EM64T 533 MHz, 1024 MB RAM PC4200 DDR2, 160GB 7200RPM HDD, Nvidia Geforce 6200SE TC 256MB, Sound Blaster Live! 5.1, Logitech G15 keyboard, Razer Diamondback mouse, Windows XP Home SP2, OpenSuse 10.2
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redhead23
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May 21, 2007
2. May 26, 2007 9:41 PM in response to: satrn
just go to control panel then user accounts then change an account then chose what ever her log in name is and click it then go to change the account type and make her a computer administrator and she will be able to download stuff


by the way this is for Windows XP

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