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O.P. Lock MSN from other users
Is it possible, or is there an add-on, which puts a "block" on other users from using MSN on my PC. Basically I want to stop my daughter from using MSN on my PC because she has a tendancy to accept files from her friends which often contain viruses. I'm looking for something which maybe requires a password to actually start using MSN....asking a lot I know but anything to stop my daughter from continually ruining my PC!!
08-14-2005 08:18 PM
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RE: Lock MSN from other users
not at the moment :) but in the new msn certain extensions are blocked which usally are viruses :)
08-14-2005 08:35 PM
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RE: Lock MSN from other users
The only way so far as i know would just be parenting and talk to her about it, explain to her you dont wish her accepting files without your knowledge. You could also make sure the PC is in a family room such as you lounge/living room so you can keep a keen eye on what she is using MSN for.

Edit: If you go to Tools > File Transfer, you can set your virus scanner to scan all files before they are received.

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08-14-2005 08:46 PM
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RE: Lock MSN from other users
Another option is removing Messenger completely, if no-one else uses it?
08-14-2005 09:11 PM
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Another option is removing Messenger completely, if no-one else uses it?

Gave me an idea, if you did do that, you could let her use

http://webmessenger.msn.com

This is an official MSN messenger but with limited features such as the games/file transfers/audio and cam.
08-14-2005 09:17 PM
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RE: Lock MSN from other users
you can still get links in conversation windows though 8-)
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08-14-2005 09:25 PM
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RE: Lock MSN from other users
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you can still get links in conversation windows though 8-)

true... however

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because she has a tendancy to accept files from her friends which often contain viruses

so it wasnt a link to begin with.
08-14-2005 09:27 PM
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O.P. RE: Lock MSN from other users
Thanks guys for your replies. Unfortunately removing MSN is not an option because I often use it. Parenting is a good idea....but you need to meet my daughter to see that no matter how many times I tell her not to accept files on MSN she stillc ontinues to do so!! However, I didn't know that I could use my anti-virus to scan files that are transferred via MSN....looks like that is my best option.
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RE: Lock MSN from other users
I think that acutally is a good idea, something like a child safe MSN, not accepting files and stuff, basically MSN with parental controls. I'm not a programmer myself but ill look into it and see what can be done. I hope you stick around the forums so we can keep you updated :)
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RE: Lock MSN from other users
if you manage to get a hold of the older version of messenger discovery (V3) you are able to disable access to certain email addresses from logging onto msn messenger.
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08-14-2005 10:23 PM
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