> I have multiple win95 computer configured such that the user profile is
> on the samba server. I made one general account that multiple users
> can access simultaneously. It is configured such that the profile is
> never saved at end of the session.
I am guessing that you mean you set the "Do not save changes" in the
registry using the policy editor ( or some means ).
> I had the problem that the user.dat part of the profile has to be
> accessed in write mode (if not : dialog box telling registry had
> problem, and have to restore from the backup). Ok i solved it by
> preventing those users using regedit.
>
> The problem is now that they are accessing user.dat simultaneously, so
> trying to write it too. If samba locked the file, win95 says the same
> thing (problem with registry, try to restore thye backup).
>
> How can I prevent this?
You can try turning locking off ( but I really don't think that you want
to do this ). Alternately you can look at mandatory profiles ( page 489
of the Win95 Resource Kit. Also look in the Hypertext version on the
Windows 95 install CD ).
>
> Other problem : is there a way to prevent users to reboot win95 in
> MS-DOS mode, without preventing them to use DOS windows...
No. Trust me on this one. Sorry to say but you are fighting a losing
battle. I manage several public Windows 95 labs ( student labs ) and it
is impossible to secure Windows 95. You can only get a "best fit"
solution. Here are a couple...
- Disable the shutdown command using the policy editor. Get a utility
to reboot the computer ( i have one if you need it ) and let the user's
log off this way. However, you can still access the Shutdown option
screen from the Task Manager?! Doe sthat make any sense. I say no!!
But that's the way MS made things.
> Because if they boot in dos, they can access regedit and so mess up
> registry...
We use program call "Stop Light" that allows you to effective put a
permissioned file system on top of FAT. See http://www.safetynet.com/
for more info on that.
The process is basically this.
- Make a backup copy of the registry and mark it as read only
using Stop Light
- Restore the backup copy during AUTOEXEC.BAT
Contact me directly if you need specific details.
j-
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Engineering Network Services Auburn University
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