How do I Secure and Network 10 Public Computers on Windows XP?

Here's the setting:

- 10 Public Computers in a library running Windows XP Pro.

- There are no central servers or central file storage.

- 1 Local Printer.

What we want to do:

- Secure Public Accounts on each machine, have a default username/password guests can use.

- Share the one printer so that all computers may print.

Security for Public Accounts:

- Cannot run .exe

- Cannot run any harmful scripts

- Cannot disable anti-virus/anti-spyware

- Cannot modify any configuration settings

- Have the right to use all applications (ie, office) but without their settings saved.

- Dedicate a folder that clears itself at logoff.

- Anything I might have missed.

Optional:

- Be able to perform administrative duties on all 10 computers from one of them (if possible)

Right now I was able to network them fairly easily but one computer wouldn't access the printer for some reason, the biggest issue is the public account one.

Any part of the solution is appreciated!

Thanks!

How do I Secure and Network 10 Public Computers on Windows XP?antivirus software

Oh buddy,

I'm going to break this down into two parts. Things you can probably handle yourself and will result in medium security. Then things I would suggest you get a security expert for.