The information in this document applies to all granted computers running the Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system.
Why Do This?
The Public Access Computer Security Restrictions block the public user from changing the volume through the on-screen icon. These procedures alter permissions to allow users to change the volume.
The original settings were chosen in response to problems libraries reported on earlier models of sound settings being changed by patrons. Also it was not necessary to have this control since the supplied headphones had a volume control of their own. As long as you are using the Centurion Guard, restarting the computer will reset any change a patron makes to the sound settings.
Before You Begin
You will need your exec password and the Centurion Guard key.
Instructions
This procedure will change the file permission on the volume control.
- Shut down the computer and turn the Centurion Guard key to Unlocked.
- Turn on the computer and log on as exec.
- Open Internet Explorer and download SoundPerm.zip
- Choose to Save the file.
- In the Save as box, click on the Desktop button on the left and then on Save. The file is saved to your exec desktop.
- Close all open windows.
- Double-click on the SoundPerm.zip icon on the desktop.
- Choose Extract All and then open the resulting SoundPerm folder when finished.
- Double-click on the SoundPerm.bat icon
- Log off exec, and log on as all.
- Verify that you can change the volume by clicking on the volume icon in the system tray (lower-right corner of the screen).
- Shut down the computer and lock the Centurion Guard key.
You will need to run this file again any time you remove, and then reinstall the Public Access Computer System Restrictions.
