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Using a logged on PC in a public place (Windows 7)

  • 02-12-2009 3:44pm
    #1
    BraveDonut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭


    I want to use my domain account to log onto a PC in a public place at work on a large display.
    I want to be able to secure the PC by locking it but contine to display documents
    Any ways to do this without a screen-saver kicking in and ensuring nobody but me can access the pc?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,567 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    If someone has physical access and time then assume they own the machine.

    USB key + reboot and they are in.



    at the very least you should have a non-domain guest type account with no privilages running the demo

    but even then anyone with keyboard access can download / look up lots


    there is a Kiosk mode you can use , where you run ONE app like IE , but even that isn't totally secure such that you'd let them run it as a domain account

    lock the base unit in a press so they can't get at it , just leave them with a mouse with a broken right click button


  • #3
    BraveDonut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭BraveDonut


    Thanks - I reckon locking this in a press is the way to go!


  • #4
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    If it's reasonable, don't even join the thing to your domain. Do a fresh image, no information, no applications except what you actually need, log the machine on with a local guest account, and lock it in the press.
    Your only real concern then is theft.


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