deny access to exe or dll

[hawkburn]

Alright, my cousin uses my dad's computer, and while we were out of town, she crapped it up with (Kazaa, Morpheus, spyware, adware, trojans) so he totally re-formatted and all to clean it out for good.

We give her normal access, not Admin access to that computer, but we would like either a freeware or shareware program that will automatically deny access to certain exe files and dll files.

Is there a such program?

[phalkon30]

Well, you can start by using the Immunize function in Spybot S&D. It 170 something ActiveX programs such as gator in IE, it also blocks some other downloads, and can lock your homepage in IE

Overall, I'd recommend a Spybot scan every week, it can't hurt, and it might help.

[Jelsoft]

Hmm...I remember in Windows NT 4.0 that you can deny access to file installations.

I think you can set the files as read only for an account.

Though an easier way is to tell your cousin not to install any programs without asking first.

[isus]

the better idea would be to teach her how to use kazaa lite... then show her how to share all her copyrighted files.

then just wait.

maybe you'll get lucky and the riaa will catch her, and sue her. then make her pay every last cent of the decision/settlement.

tough love.

[hawkburn]

Originally posted by isus
the better idea would be to teach her how to use kazaa lite... then show her how to share all her copyrighted files.

then just wait.

maybe you'll get lucky and the riaa will catch her, and sue her. then make her pay every last cent of the decision/settlement.

tough love.

Yeh, um, except she did it on our computer, on our network, with our IP address. So we ALL would get sued.

[mrdingaling]

A usefull type of program to help in these circumstances are trojan traps, or a 'sanbox' as they are known. Any .exe files that are downloaded are automaticaly run in the sandbox program, which then studies what the .exe does and determines whether it is harmful to your system in any way.

I used to know of a freeware sandbox, but that was a couple of years back. I know Tiny make a trojan trap, but it's not free.

Any one who knows of, or can try to find one please post it here.

[Psilaxs]

Windows 2000 or windows XP.

Log in as admin, right click on what you want to deny access to, go to security, add the user, go down to the check boxes, and deny access for user(s) (groups)

[phalkon30]

Originally posted by mrdingaling
or a 'sanbox' as they are known

You got it right 2 times after it, but just so people aren't confused, you may want to edit it to a "sandbox" with a "d"

[isus]

Originally posted by hawkburn
Yeh, um, except she did it on our computer, on our network, with our IP address. So we ALL would get sued.

but since you personally didn't use kazaa or otherwise, you confront her, say "you used kazaa and got me sued." and then leave her with the bill. and if she refuses to pay, call up judge judy or somebody.

this is especially good if you don't like this certain cousin a whole helluva lot.