The information in this document applies to all granted computers running the Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating systems. If you use a proxy server for Internet access, there is a special procedure for setting up each of the public profiles to use the proxy. This method also allows you to use the proxy server for only select user accounts. You will need your exec password, the Centurion Guard key and the addess of your your proxy server.
Applicability
Why Do This?
Before You Begin
Instructions
2. Turn on the computer and log on as exec.
3. Click on Start>Programs>Administrative Tools>Policy Editor (If you do not see Policy Editor, check to make sure Public Access Computer Profile Restrictions are installed).
4. Click on File and then on C:\policy\ntconfig.pol at the bottom of the File menu.
5. Double-click on all.
6. Double-click Internet Explorer, and select Internet Settings.
7. Click the Should the proxy be enabled check box so that it is checked
8. Click in the Set values for your proxies box, and type the proxy address and port number. The address might be in the form of either a URL (Web address) or an IP number, followed by a colon and then the port number.
9. Click OK.
10. Repeat steps 5 – 9 for each profile that will use the Proxy Address.
NOTE: We recommend you do not change the child profile. This setting is already being used in child to prohibit internet access.
11. Click on File>Save.
12. Close the Policy Editor.
13. Shut down the computer and lock the Centurion Guard.
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How to enter proxy server settings for the public accounts
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1. Shut down the computer and turn the Centurion Guard key to Unlocked.
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