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Windows xp and need some help

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well some way, some how, my 6 yr old brother downloaded a virus- antivirus xp 2008

well anywayz, i did a system restore back to august 1 and the virus went away

he always goes on my acc thing and plays games or watever

i wanna block this, how can i create a password so that no1 can get on it?

how can i make sure that i'm the only one able to download stuff?

(my parents don't use the computer at all, except to pay bills and they agree that its best i take control of it)

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  1. He is only 6.

    He does not rule the world, yet.

    He does not control the computer.

    A little education on what he can and cannot do is required or he does not use the computer.

    A 6 year old cannot be allowed to run riot as he chooses.

    Simple is best


  2. http://www.pchubs.com/blogs/antivirusxp-... this is an easy process to follow to remove it for free. Shows you how to restart into safe mode to remove antivirus xp 2008. Should work perfect for your situation.

  3. 1. Go to control panel

    2. Go to user accounts or something like that

    3. Go to add password

  4. A: change the Icon in for firefox rename it and uninstall internet explorer

    B: get optenet internet filter so he can't play anyhting (http://www.download.com/Optenet-Web-Filt... and then set up security anyway u want.

    or just lock his logon and tell him he can only use the net when your watching him

  5. reformat ur drive. ur not going to get that off with a spyware program.

  6. go to users, change the admin account to require a password, and disable the guest account

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