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Old 3rd November 2005 | 11:08
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I would like to set up a laptop with a Guest user that has no "write" ability. i.e. cannot save files from the internet etc.

Basically just want the user to be able to surf on explorer and nothing else. What is the easiest way?

Thanks in advance.
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Old 3rd November 2005 | 11:28
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What OS are you using?
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Old 3rd November 2005 | 11:38
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Sorry, Win XP pro, Installed by me, so I have Admin rights or whatever it is called.
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Old 3rd November 2005 | 20:17
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Have a look at This

It looks like it does exactly what you want.
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