Bryan, Locking down the proxy settings can be done from an individual XP machine through group policy. On a windows network this is most often done from the server, but can be done on each computer. From the run menu, run gpedit.msc, go to computer configuration/administrative templates/windows components/internet explorer/ make proxy settings per machine. This should do the trick for IE. Kevin Dougherty Network Administrator Rochester School 222 S. Main St. Rochester, VT 05767 802-767-3161-3122 fax 802-767-1130 -----Original Message----- From: Bryan Thompson [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 9:37 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Securing a XP Professional CPU.... Hi all, Winooski is mostly Macintosh but we have been buying some new PC computers. We have three new DELL computers running Microsoft XP Professional and I need to create a user that cannot change the proxy server address. I logged on as the administrator and changed the home page and proxy server information but when I log onto a limited user account they are able to change everything. I'm not too worried about students installing software but I do not want them changing the proxy address. Since we are mostly a mac school I don't have any real security software except for Fortres installed on some older boxes. Any advice would be appreciated. - Bryan -- Bryan Thompson Technology Coordinator Winooski School District 60 Normand Street Winooski, VT 05404 Phone: 802-655-2555 Fax: 802-655-6538 AIM: bryantg3 mailto:[log in to unmask] http://www.winooski.k12.vt.us