Block Users from Downloading Files using Vista Web Filter


The internet is loaded with several junk files, which seem safe but later turn out to be virus or spyware. If several users access your computer, you can block certain users from downloading unwanted files from the Internet. You can use security features to prevent single or several downloads from the internet. Here’s what you need to do. Click on the following:

User accounts and Family Safety - Parental Control in Vista

  • Start > Control Panel’.
  • ‘User accounts and family safety’.
  • ‘Parental Control’ and select an appropriate account.
  • ‘On, enforce current settings’.
  • ‘Windows Vista Web Filter’.
  • Select ‘Block File Downloads’ check box and click ‘OK’.

Now the restricted user cannot download anything from the internet which makes your computer safe and secure..

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