Windows 10: Multiple Users with Specific Needs and Restrictions

My son's PC died for unknown reasons a while ago, likely MoBo related. He's been using my PC for games with his friends but there's been some issues with that. They range from as benign as changing the desktop wallpaper to installing software without my prior approval. I'd like to set up a way for him to use my PC without him being able to disrupt anything but still allows him the ability to, essentially, have his own PC. We each have a legitimate Windows 10 install on separate 500GB SSDs. His SSD is mounted in the case but not currently connected. When connected the BIOS doesn't kno

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Unable to set restriction for local user in Windows 10

Hi,



I realized your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.

• 
  How did you noticed that user is still able to access the drive?
  
• 
  Did you log into the local user account and check the permission?
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below to restrict the user.

• In File Explorer, right click on the drive which you want to restrict.
• Click Properties.
• Click the Security tab.
• Click on Edit to change the permissions.
• Uncheck all the permission for system.
• Click OK and make sure the change is applied to all subfolders and files.

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

Thanks and regards.

 

Need some restriction of my standard user in my PC

The easiest way to restrict a standard user from accessing the files of another user account is by ensuring that the files are saved to the
C:\Users\<AdministratorUsername> folder or the %userprofiles% folder. If a standard user attempts to access the files from the said folder, by default, it would instantly prompt for the administrator's credentials in order
to access it.

If you wish to put restrictions on a specific file, you may follow the steps below:

• Right-click on the specific file and choose Properties.
  
• Choose Security tab.
  
• Click Edit.
  
• Choose Add.
  
• Type the username, click Check Name and then, hit
  OK.
  
• You can now manage the restrictions for the user profile, under Permissions for <username>.

If you wanted to set a restriction on the Local Drive, follow these steps:

• Double-click This PC.
  
• Right-click on Local Disk (C.
  
• Choose Properties.
  
• Select Security tab.
  
• Click Edit.
  
• Choose Add.
  
• Type the username, click Check Name and then, hit OK.
• Set the level of restriction for the said drive.

Should you need further assistance, feel free to get back to us.

 

Restricting specific users on a system from viewing homegroup files

Hi Victor,



We got your concern. To address your issue we strongly suggest that you follow these steps.



1. Right click on the shared folder and select "Properties".

2. In the pop up window, select Sharing tab.

3. Click on Advanced Sharing button and then check "Share this folder"



Note: If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password, or click Continue.



4. In the pop up window, click Permissions button to open the Permission window for this shared folder.

5. Check if your user name is listed in the upper pane of the open window. If not, please perform the following steps to add it.

6. Click Add button, input your username, click on
Check Names button and click OK.

7. Select the user in the list, in the lower pane, make sure that the check box of
Full Control and Allow is selected.

8. Clear the all the check boxesof
Deny column.

9. Once the username is added to the list, please check if "Everyone" is listed. If not, please add it and then change the permission to "Read" by the steps above.

10. Go back to Sharing tab, click Share button.

11. In the pull down list, please select Everyone and then click Add.

12. Change Everyone's Permission level to "Read".

13. Click Share and then click Done.



Once the folder is shared, please go to another computer and see if the issue can be resolved.



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