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How can I restrict web access for particular windows users?

What I am trying to do is create a "Work" account to login to on Windows XP that will either execute a batch file or some sort of script to restrict web access on this account. The reason for this is I find myself distracted often by various web browsing when I need to be working! :) However, I still need internet access to do my job. Ideally, I'd like to edit my host file or some other modification so that when logged in under this account, I can only surf to approved sites, such as experts exchange!

Any and all suggestions welcome! Thank you in advance!

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SpeedsterZ28

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If I have a spare PC, can I just install Linux on it, then install Squid Proxy Server and connect to it from whatever machine I'd like to have restricted access?

SpeedsterZ28

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Also, is there a way to restrict the particular user account so that it requires I connect to the proxy in order to access the internet?

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SpeedsterZ28

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Thanks Gentlemen!

kadadi_v

Thanks SpeedsterZ28...:)

Regards,

VIjay Kadadi