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locking icons and folders
is there any way i can lock folders and desktop icons so that the kids cant rename or delete the folders and icons
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what OS is it?
DenisCooper has the right idea about renaming the ntuser.dat file. You probably cannot find the file because it is a System file.
If you are using XP, go to My Computer
Then in the Tools pull-down menu, select Folder Options
On the View tab, look towards the middle of the dialog box and find the options for Hidden Files and Folders, pick "Show Hidden Files and Folders"
Right under that, Un-check Hide Extensions for Known File Types click on Apply, then, click on OK.
Now you should be able to see the hidden file ntuser.dat You will find it in C:\Documents and Settings\yourusername
Once you find it, right-mouse click on it, pick Rename rename the file to: ntuser.man
Good Luck!
Caddlady
If you are using XP, go to My Computer
Then in the Tools pull-down menu, select Folder Options
On the View tab, look towards the middle of the dialog box and find the options for Hidden Files and Folders, pick "Show Hidden Files and Folders"
Right under that, Un-check Hide Extensions for Known File Types click on Apply, then, click on OK.
Now you should be able to see the hidden file ntuser.dat You will find it in C:\Documents and Settings\yourusername
Once you find it, right-mouse click on it, pick Rename rename the file to: ntuser.man
Good Luck!
Caddlady
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well i'm to in hunt of such things.. try this one....
http://www.codeproject.com/vb/net/FolderHide.asp
well i'm to in hunt of such things.. try this one....
http://www.codeproject.com/vb/net/FolderHide.asp
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the freeware dont work