Windows XP Pro SP2 - Lock Volume so kids can't change it.

Cappy54 · 26th Apr 2006, 08:03 PM

I have a question for someone that is very knowledgable in Windows XP. Is there a way in which I can lock the volume level on our computer. The kids are constantly turning the volume up to the max, and we need to limit the volume even when we are not at home.

I hope someone might have an answer.

Using Win XP Professional, and have kids set up in regular user Group. I have no knowledge on setting permissions, or if there is some easier way of doing this. Maybe a registry key I can import or something.

Please help...

Thanks in advance for anyone that can help.

Cappy54

m0dD3r · 26th Apr 2006, 10:53 PM

I don't know of an exact way to lock the volume but you could try turning down the overall system volume so that even when they turn up the sound it will only be as loud as you set it to be. Volume control is in Start>all programs>accessories>entertainment>volume control.

Cappy54 · 27th Apr 2006, 12:00 AM

Thanks, I have already tried that. I need some way to keep them from accessing the volume period.

I have already removed the icon from the System Tray, but they already know how to get to the master volume control.

I think this is going to be a tough question to get a good answer.

Cappy54

m0dD3r · 27th Apr 2006, 12:30 AM

So it's not a problem with them turning the speakers up to loud but just that they can adjust the volume of the computer itself? If so, right click on the volume control in the start menu and delete it. There are other ways to get to it the you could use but they might not know of any other way so that might work.

Chai · 27th Apr 2006, 12:40 AM

Try creating a guest account for them, and remove the volume control link from the accessories.

Cappy54 · 27th Apr 2006, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

Try creating a guest account for them, and remove the volume control link from the accessories.

I have already deleted that icon. But it is still accessable via Control Panel\Sounds & Audio Devices\Volume (checkbox) in System Tray. Is there a way to get rid of that also?

Cappy54 · 27th Apr 2006, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cappy54

I have already deleted that icon. But it is still accessable via Control Panel\Sounds & Audio Devices\Volume (checkbox) in System Tray. Is there a way to get rid of that also?

Forgot to say they have to have User privilages due to installed software and education programs...sorry about that

Cappy54

doraemon · 27th Apr 2006, 10:04 AM

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Hide Sound And Audio Devices Icon
1. Click Start, click Run, type mmc, and then click OK.
2. Click File, and then click Add/Remove Snap-ins.
3. Click Add, click Group Policy, click Add, and then click Finish.
4. Click Close, and then click OK.
5. Expand User Configuration, and then expand Administrative Template.
6. Click Control Panel.
7. On the right pane of the Policy menu, double-click Hide specified control panel applets policy.
8. Click Enable, click Show, click Add, type Sound And Audio Devices to deny access, click OK, and then click OK.
9. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Edited from: http://support.microsoft.com/default...261241&sd=tech

turn the volume to ur accepatable level and hide this icon, unless......they are smart enough to go C:\WINDOWS\system32 for the main target

Cappy54 · 27th Apr 2006, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doraemon

Edited from: http://support.microsoft.com/default...261241&sd=tech

turn the volume to ur accepatable level and hide this icon, unless......they are smart enough to go C:\WINDOWS\system32 for the main target

doraemon,

Thank you so very much!! I think this will do the trick! Those pesky kids are not that smart yet!! LOLOL

ahhh....I am assuming Windows XP SP2 MMC operates the same as Windows 2000.

Thanks again,

Cappy54

Chai · 27th Apr 2006, 12:35 PM

Hey, I went searching in the MMC and couldn't find that!!!

26th Apr 2006, 08:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cappy54 Newbie Join Date: 23 Mar 2005 Location: Citrus Heights, CA Posts: 7 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Windows XP Pro SP2 - Lock Volume so kids can't change it. I have a question for someone that is very knowledgable in Windows XP. Is there a way in which I can lock the volume level on our computer. The kids are constantly turning the volume up to the max, and we need to limit the volume even when we are not at home. I hope someone might have an answer. Using Win XP Professional, and have kids set up in regular user Group. I have no knowledge on setting permissions, or if there is some easier way of doing this. Maybe a registry key I can import or something. Please help... Thanks in advance for anyone that can help. Cappy54

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m0dD3r Warming up Join Date: 20 Jul 2005 Posts: 89 Reputation: 28 Rep Power: 0	I don't know of an exact way to lock the volume but you could try turning down the overall system volume so that even when they turn up the sound it will only be as loud as you set it to be. Volume control is in Start>all programs>accessories>entertainment>volume control.

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Cappy54 Newbie Join Date: 23 Mar 2005 Location: Citrus Heights, CA Posts: 7 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Thanks, I have already tried that. I need some way to keep them from accessing the volume period. I have already removed the icon from the System Tray, but they already know how to get to the master volume control. I think this is going to be a tough question to get a good answer. Cappy54

27th Apr 2006, 12:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
m0dD3r Warming up Join Date: 20 Jul 2005 Posts: 89 Reputation: 28 Rep Power: 0	So it's not a problem with them turning the speakers up to loud but just that they can adjust the volume of the computer itself? If so, right click on the volume control in the start menu and delete it. There are other ways to get to it the you could use but they might not know of any other way so that might work.