Using Policy Editor and Enforcing Password Security
You can restrict what users are allowed to do from the desktop and what they are allowed to configure using the Policy Editor (poledit). Also, system policies can be used to centrally configure network settings, such as the network client configuration options and the ability to install or configure File and Print Sharing services. Policies can be used to customize certain parts of the desktop, such as Network Neighborhood or the Programs folder.
As a consumer, you might be concerned about your children having access to certain programs and need to restrict what they can do on the computer. The Policy Editor does not come installed by default. You must install it by using Add/Remove Programs ...
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