Computer Access Control Programs for
Windows
by Leithauser
Research
Leithauser Research provides a variety of computer programs that allow you to control access to your computer. These help you control what programs people can run on your computer, and what Web sites they can visit. All of these programs are distributed as shareware, which means that you can try them for 30 days for free before you pay for them. Below is a list of programs.
Web Site Zapper
Web Site Zapper is a Windows
95/98/2000/ME/XP/Vista/Windows 7 software program (does not work on NT)
that closes Web browsers that are displaying undesirable Web sites. It can be
used for several purposes: 1) Blocking your browser from being redirected to
dangerous or undesirable sites, such as those infected with viruses.
2)
Blocking popups
3) Access control, to allow parents, schools, and employers
to prevent children, students, or employees from going to undesirable sites,
such as pornography or gambling sites.
4) Controlling when people can access
the Internet. Web Site Zapper has a password protected switch to turn off
blocking, so you simply have Web Site Zapper block all Web sites until you are
present and can turn off the blocking. Parents can use this to control how much
time children spend on the Internet.
With Web Site Zapper, you
compile a list of good and bad Web site titles and/or URLs (Web addresses). You
can add Web site titles and URLs to these lists manually, or have Web Site
Zapper build these lists automatically in learning mode (explained in the
instruction manual).
Once you have built a list of Web sites,
Web Site Zapper can either close down any site on the bad site list (Block
mode), or close down any site NOT on the good site list (Allow mode). Web Site
Zapper provides the same function as Web Padlock, but operates differently. It
has some advantages and some disadvantages. We suggest that you try both, and
see which one best suits your needs. For more information on Web Site Zapper and
to download a trial copy, click here.
Internet Password Lock
Internet Password Lock is a Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 (does not work on 95/98/Me/NT) Internet security program that locks all Internet access (Web, email, Instant Messaging, etc.). Useful in for parents to protect their children by controlling their Internet access and business to control Internet use. For more information, click here .
Software Time Lock
Allows you to block access to the Web, individual programs, or the entire computer during selected time periods for each day of the week. Also allows you to control for how long the Internet, individual programs, or the computer itself can be used in total for each day of the week. For more information, click here.
Settings Lock
Settings Lock is a software program for Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/NT/Vista/Widnows 7 computers that allows you to password protect 13 Windows settings and functions. These settings are:
The computer clock time and date
System Restore
Video display properties, such as wallpaper and screen saver (called Display Personalization in Vista)
Internet Options
Add/Remove Programs (called Programs and Features in Vista)
User Accounts
Windows Security Center
System Properties
Add Hardware Wizard
Network Connects and Setup Wizard (called Network and Sharing Center in Vista)
Properties of individual files (such as read-only)
Task Manager
Windows Explorer and My Computer folder options
Settings Lock protects these functions by blocking the Windows programs that allow you to access them. For example, if you password protect the System Restore, Settings Lock will not allow the System Restore program to run until you deactivate the Settings Lock protection. There is a button on the Settings Lock control panel that allows you to temporarily turn off all protections, provided you know the supervisor or administrator password. You an also permanently turn of any one or more of the protections if you know the administrator password. For more information on Settings Lock, click here.
Computer Rental Controller
Computer Rental Controller is a Windows program that allows you to easily rent or sell computer time on your computer. It generates a list of passwords, that allows access to the computer for a period of time selected by you. It can also allow you to set up passwords that can be used repeatedly, with Computer Rental Controller keeping track of how much time each password was used for. Set up your own Internet Caf� or computer kiosk. For more information on Computer Rental Controller, click here.
Program and Internet Rental Software
Program and Internet Rental Software is a Windows program that allows you to easily rent or sell access to specific programs or functions (like Internet access) on your computer. Generates a list of passwords, each of which allows access a specific program for a period of time selected by you. You can also set up a list of passwords that provide unlimited time, but have Program and Internet Rental Software keep track of how much time each password is used for each program so you can bill people for their computer usage. Set up your own Internet Cafe or computer kiosk. For more information on Program and Internet Rental Software, click here.
Clock Guard
Clock Guard is a Windows program that prevents
tampering with the computer clock. It can be used for various purposes. A few
examples are:
1) Preventing files from being given falsified time/date stamps
by manually resetting the system clock and then saving the file.
2) Prevent
employees who are using a computer-based time clock from altering the time to
allow themselves to "punch in" at a falsified time.
3) Prevent users who have
time limited programs (programs that can only be used at certain times) from
accessing these programs at improper times.
4) Prevent people who are paying
for computer use on a time basis from resetting the clock to reduce the amount
of time they pay for.
5) Prevent people who are restricted to a certain
amount of computer time per day (usually children) from resetting the computer
clock to give themselves more time.
Unlike other clock
control programs, Clock Guard does not require an Internet connection. It does
not automatically set the computer clock to the correct time by dialing up an
atomic clock somewhere. It works by preventing sudden changes in the computer
clock. You can deactivate clock protection with the password you select when you
install it. This allows you to set the clock if it becomes wrong. Click here for more information on Clock Guard.
Drive Blocker
Drive Blocker is a software program for Windows XP computers (does not work on Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT) that allows your computer to block access to removable drives to prevent people from using any removable drives or media, such as flash drives (sometimes called thumb drives), CD's, or floppy drives on your computer. A password (selected by you when you install Drive Blocker) is required in order to reactivate the removable drives. This allows you to prevent theft of sensitive information from your computers and also to prevent employees from installing unauthorized software on company computers. Click here for more information on Drive Blocker.
Program Selector Pro
Program Selector Pro is a computer security program that provides access control and usage management. When installed, it replaces the standard Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP/ME user interface (task bar, Start button, and icons) with a convenient user configurable list box of program names. The person who installs Program Selector Pro decides which programs to include in the list box, giving this person complete control over which programs can be run on that computer. In addition, each program on the list can be password protected, and a password can also be assigned to access Windows itself. A supervisor level password is required to add programs to (or remove programs from) the program list box. An administrative level password is required to restore the original Windows interface. This provides the person who installs Program Selector Pro with the ability to completely control the use of a computer. This program is most useful in a business setting, where the supervisor needs the ability to control who can do what on each company computer. It can also be useful in a family setting, however, to give parents control of the computer to block children from using certain programs. Virus protection and a program uninstall feature are also provided by Program Selector Pro. Click here for more information on Program Selector Pro.
Program Sentry
Program Sentry is a less intrusive (although
somewhat less thorough) alternative to Program Selector Pro. This Windows
95/98/Me/2000/XP (does not work on NT computers) computer security program that
provides access control and usage management. When installed, it allows you to
either create a list of blocked programs or a list of allowed programs. In the
blocked programs mode, any program on the list is blocked. In the allowed
program mode, any program NOT on the list is blocked. Which mode you choose to
use depends on whether you have a few programs you want to block (in which case
you would use the blocked program mode), or you have a few programs you want to
allow people to use (in which case you would use the allowed program
mode).
In both modes, you can assign optional passwords
to the programs on the list. In blocked program mode, if no password is assigned
to a program, it cannot be individually unblocked. If a password is assigned to
a blocked program, it can be unblocked using the password. In the allowed
program mode, if no password is assigned to the program, it is never blocked. If
a password is assigned to the program, it is blocked until someone enters the
password for that program. passwords are useful if several people use the
computer, and you want each to be allowed to use different programs. You can
give each person the passwords to the programs they are allowed to
use.
An administrator password is required to add or remove
programs from the lists or change their passwords. This provides the person who
installs Program Sentry with the ability to completely control the use of a
computer. All blocking can be temporarily turned off using supervisor level
password. This password cannot be used to add programs to (or remove programs
from) the program lists.
This program is most useful in a
business setting, where the supervisor needs the ability
to control who can do what on each company computer. It can also be useful
in a family setting, however, to give parents control of the computer to block
children from using certain programs. Click here for more
information on Program Sentry.
If you have any questions, please send email to [email protected]. You can also call (386) 410-6769 between the hours of 11 AM and 5 PM Eastern time.
If you prefer to write, the address is
Leithauser Research
821 SnapDragon Drive
New Smyrna Beach, FL
32168
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