The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #157534   Message #3718428
Posted By: Joe Offer
23-Jun-15 - 08:16 AM
Thread Name: Tech: Windows 8.1 Startup Programs
Subject: Tech: Windows 8.1 Startup Programs
We got a couple computers donated for the children's corner of the women's center when I do volunteer work. I'd like each computer to have a "child" account without a password, that would start with a particular game and perhaps allow access to other games when the primary game is closed. I don't want the kids to have access to all the programs listed on the page below the "start" menu. I've removed all but the kids' programs from the desktop and start menu, but a user can still access lots of programs by clicking the "down" arrow on the start menu page.

1. How do I set the computer to start a particular game when a child logs in? I know how to do this in earlier versions of Windows, but I don't see a startup folder in Win 8.1. I can disable programs listed under "Start," but I don't see how to add startup programs.

2. How can I block children's access to programs I don't want them to use? I imagine this may be in the "parental controls" options.

-Joe-