Hello everyone. I have a pretty simple question. I was wondering if there was a way to disable access to the command prompt for users on a machine while still allowing administrators full access. Any ideas? :?:
cargenius42 0 Junior Poster
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Jump to PostYou could go to c:\windows\system32 and locate the cmd file.
right click and select security tab, and add and remove access as required.
I don't know if it will work, because I haven't tested it, but I should think it will
Jump to PostI would use Tweak or X-Setup or Group Policy Editor to restrict access to cmd.
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jbennet 1,618 Most Valuable Poster Team Colleague Featured Poster
I know of a third - party tweaking tool for doing stuff like disabling run etc... if thats any help. P.M me for info
MartyMcFly 9 Practically a Master Poster
You could go to c:\windows\system32 and locate the cmd file.
right click and select security tab, and add and remove access as required.
I don't know if it will work, because I haven't tested it, but I should think it will
jbennet 1,618 Most Valuable Poster Team Colleague Featured Poster
You dont get that tab if you have XP home or 9x youll need a tool
cargenius42 0 Junior Poster
Well, I'm using Windows XP Professional so I'll give it a try. Wonder if there's a way for XP Home?
Paladine 138 Master Poster Team Colleague
I would use Tweak or X-Setup or Group Policy Editor to restrict access to cmd.
cargenius42 0 Junior Poster
You could go to c:\windows\system32 and locate the cmd file.
right click and select security tab, and add and remove access as required.
I don't know if it will work, because I haven't tested it, but I should think it will
I tried this meathod. AND IT WORKED!!!! Thanks!
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