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Block Specific Programs on Your Computer in Vista [How To]
You may have software on your computer that you don’t want [insert account user type here] accessing. Windows Vista lets you block access to programs - for individual user accounts on your computer. Learn, in this guide, how to set up controls to restrict access to specific programs on your computer.
This guide is included as part of the Windows Guides Vista User Accounts and Parental Controls Series. Please visit the main page if you would like to learn why this guide may be useful.
Restrict Access to Programs
To restrict access to specific programs on your computer, do the following:
- Make sure you are logged in as the administrator of the computer
- Press the Start button and select Control Panel
- Under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user
- If prompted, (type your password and) select Continue
- Click the account you want to add parental controls to
- Click on Allow and block specific programs
- Select [username] can only use programs I allow
- Check the programs that can be used
- Press OK when you are done
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Vista Folder Background: No Prize for Guessing what it Does
In Vista, the ability to have custom backgrounds in explorer folders is gone. This small application makes folder backgrounds possible again.
About Vista Folder Background
Vista Folder Background applies a background to any folder and automatically applies that same background to subfolders.
Installing Vista Folder Background
To install, simply Unzip and run install.bat
To uninstall, simply Unzip and run uninstall.bat - then restart your computer
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GTAIV Screensaver and Wallpapers
The team over at RockStar has put together a great collection of wallpapers and a screensaver for free download.
GTA IV Screensaver
GTA IV Wallpapers
Download them here
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Scheduled Maintenance Friday, November 21st 2008 9:00-10:00 PM EST
mintywhite.com has an upcoming maintenance window, which will take place Friday, November 21st 2008 9:00 PM EST – 10:00 PM EST
*Please note that the above maintenance window is only an estimate, and if possible we will complete the maintenance faster then the above indicated timeframe.
For your local time on this, please view here
We will be performing a short File System Check and a few OS tweaks that should greatly enhance the server speeds and allow the site to run faster.
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Typography: Free Stylish Fonts Collection [Set 3]
There are so many fonts out there - but it seems you have to pay for all the good ones. Put your credit card away and enjoy these free fonts. Available to you are many more sets - linked below.
Check out more font collections on Mintywhite.com
Most of these fonts have their copyrights in the zip file. Please respect the copyrights (if any) of these fonts, and be sure to thank the owners.
Cocaine Nosejob
Dirty and Classic
Epoxy History
Hawaii Killer
Jellyka Castles Queen
Journal
Karabine
Marcelle
Panhead
Pointy
Want More Fonts?
Download more fonts here.
Unsure How to Use These Fonts?
Learn how to install a font here.
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Control Games by Rating, Content, or Title in Vista [How To]
If your [insert account user type here] plays inappropriate or too many games, you can intervene and set controls with Windows Vista. In this guide, you’ll learn how to restrict what games can be played by account users.
This guide is included as part of the Windows Guides Vista User Accounts and Parental Controls Series. Please visit the main page if you would like to learn why this guide may be useful.
Restricting Games by Rating, Name, or Title
- Make sure you are logged in as the administrator of the computer
- Press the Start button and select Control Panel
- Under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user
- If prompted, (type your password and) select Continue
- Click the account you want to add parental controls to
- Click on Games
- From this screen, you can set controls on what kinds of rated games are allowed and even specify which component ratings you want to allow and disallow. You can also select individual games to block
- Press OK to save your choices
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Set Time Limits on Computer Usage in Vista [How To]
If you’re concerned about the amount of time your [insert account user type here] spends on the computer, you can restrict the time they get by setting up an allowed-usage schedule in Windows Vista. Learn how to set up time restrictions for an account by following this guide.
This guide is included as part of the Windows Guides Vista User Accounts and Parental Controls Series. Please visit the main page if you would like to learn why this guide may be useful.
Restricting Login Hours in Windows Vista
- Make sure you are logged in as the administrator of the computer
- Press the Start button and select Control Panel
- Under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user
- If prompted, (type your password and) select Continue
- Click the account you want to add parental controls to
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