Windows 8 reinstall

Hi Kimputer.
#1 was done...how do you password protect the BIOS?
Thanks a million!!
Mags

There should be an option within the BIOS menu to password protect it (assuming your specific BIOS supports it).

I am working with a client whose child is over writing parental controls.  He is getting professional help with his gaming habit.  We had everything set up and password protected (except the bios) when he simply re-installed the OS.

Geek Squad said something could be done through the Windows Live log on????  Never heard of that before.

Your thoughts would be appreciated.

You can try turning on Family Safety as long as the child logs on using a Microsoft Acct and there are no local accts. I'm not sure if the Family Safety setting syncs with the cloud and would carry over through an OS reinstall though.

We've already tried all of that...simple re-install of the OS wiped it all out.  Attempting to find a way so he can not simply re-install the OS.

The only way I know is to password protect the BIOS.

About BIOS protection: can be circumvented easily on desktops, harder on notebooks.
Normally you would stop users by social measures.

BIOS protection is not that easy to circumvent, if you also lock the side panel of your computer. Most computer cases have a special "eye", where if you lock it with a padlock, the sidepanel won't move because the lock is in the way.

Thank you for all your suggestions and ideas.  I learned a ton!!  I will reply soon after my client contacts me.  I will be interested to see if the solution the Geek Squad came up with worked (it was so noisy when my client called I'm not really sure what they were suggesting or doing other than it had something to do with his Window Live password" or if I can "hack" into it and bypass the setup!!

Any luck?

Yes...just got back from password protecting the BIOS.  It looks like on his Acer VA70 you can hit Alt & F10 and get into "Resetting Your PC".  There is no "system" partition but could a DVD or USB system disc work at that point??

Any way to get into a 1 time boot change?  I couldn't find a F key command to do so.

They are very aware of "Parent Involvement" but they both work.  I don't think it is my place to go further than the recommendation already made.

Thanks for all the input!
Mags

Anyone have an answer to my above questions?

Yes...just got back from password protecting the BIOS.  It looks like on his Acer VA70 you can hit Alt & F10 and get into "Resetting Your PC".  There is no "system" partition but could a DVD or USB system disc work at that point??

Any way to get into a 1 time boot change?  I couldn't find a F key command to do so.

Thank you for the response Kimputer...I appreciate your answers.

I may not have mentioned it but it is a laptop...I guess the CD/DVD bay could be removed (or disabled??) and the USBs password protected or disabled.  Am I on the right track?  Programs or registry modifications you like to use?

Thanks a million!!
Mags

Thanks Schuyler Dorsey I will be in touch...dealing with major health issues with my Mom.

I will be back after this next week...thanks for you information and patience.  My Mom is doing better!

Closing questions...My Mom just past away.  Many good suggestions.  Thanks for your help.
Mags

Deepest sympathy,  peace be with you.