Windows 7 Windows 7 user account help

[blair]

Hi i just bought windows home premium for my family i made three user accounts on my computer one for my self and two for my sons. I am pretty good with computers but because windows 7 is a little different i need some help.
Lets get to my Question.

I want to make my kids accounts: be administrators so they can install stuff and do stuff with out always having to ask me.( pulse so they don't bother me)
The Only thing i want to do is limit them so they can change other accounts on the computer like Delete mine or change there brothers password. Also i want them to be able to install stuff but not un-install stuff or make it so they can un-install some programs but some that i install like "Parent control" software or "anti virus" programs they can't.
Can anyone help me?

With xp i use to know how to go into the administrator tools and click on admin accounts i made for my sons and check or uncheck permisions on stuff they could do.

Thanks if you can help me it will be very appreciated.

Blair

 

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To set up user accounts with specific permissions in Windows 7, you can follow these steps to ensure your kids have the necessary privileges without the ability to make critical changes:

Step 1: Making User Accounts Administrators​

1. Open Control Panel: Click on the Start button and then select Control Panel.
2. User Accounts: In the Control Panel, click on "User Accounts."
3. Manage Another Account: Click on "Manage another account."
4. Select User Account: Choose the account you want to modify (your kids' accounts).
5. Change an Account: Click on "Change the account type."
6. Choose Administrator: Select "Administrator" and then click the "Change Account Type" button.

   Step 2: Setting Permissions Restrictions​

   To restrict specific permissions for your kids' accounts, you might need to dig deeper into the settings. Here's how you can generally control permissions in Windows 7:
7. Restricting User Rights:
   • You can access User Account Control settings by going to Control Panel > User Accounts > Change User Account Control settings.
   • Here, adjust the slider to your preferred security level.
   []Limiting Software Installation/Uninstallation:
   • Software Installation: By default, standard users cannot install software that affects all users or the operating system.
   • Uninstallation: Users should be able to uninstall applications they have installed, but not system-wide software.
   []Parental Controls:
   • Windows 7 has built-in Parental Controls that allow you to manage what your kids can and cannot do on the computer.
   • To access Parental Controls, go to Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety > Set up Parental Controls for any user.
8. Group Policy Settings: For more advanced control over permissions, you can use Group Policy settings.
   • Type "gpedit.msc" in the Start menu search box to open the Group Policy Editor. These steps should help you tailor the user permissions for your kids' accounts on Windows 7. By making them administrators with specific restrictions, you can ensure they have the freedom to use the computer while maintaining control over critical system changes.