Chaperone
- Parental Computer Restriction and Internet Control Software

Chaperone access control software allows control of how and
when a computer is used by setting schedules and time limits on
when Windows or specific programs can be accessed. These schedules
can be set to permit a maximum daily quota, to specific times,
or a combination of both. Chaperone also provides enhanced security
by protecting critical areas, such as the registry, from accidental
or malicious changes.
IM
Restriction - Chaperone now offers the most powerful controls
for MSN Instant Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), and
Yahoo Instant Messenger (English version of MSN, AIM, and Yahoo
only)
Web
Site Restriction - Restrict Internet Access by either prohibiting
specific pages or allowing only selected pages (For Internet
Explorer only. Windows 2000 or XP required)

The
easiest to use access control software available - Chaperones
Configuration Console is more powerful and easier to use then
any other access control software available. It can quickly
be mastered by even the most inexperienced user.
Tools
to ease distribution and maintenance - To ease the distribution
of the Monitor service Chaperone allows you to create a set
of installation disks that install the necessary files, as well
as the configuration file. Once installed changes to the
access permissions can be made by changing just one computer,
greatly reducing the amount of time required to maintain Chaperone
Complete
support for multiple users - Chaperone allows multiple users.
These users can each have their own access restrictions, or
can be grouped together to use common access policies. When
set to use the same policy each user still has their own schedule
time allotments, ensuring that one user cannot interfere with
the permissions of another. User accounts can even be set to
mirror the Windows user accounts. This prevents the need for
a separate login when the computer is started
Group
programs to use a common schedule - Chaperone allows the
grouping of two or more programs together so they share a common
schedule or time limit. No other access control software
offers program grouping. For example, if it is desired to
limit Internet access to 4 hours per day while still allowing
the use if Internet Explorer and Netscape, a group is created
with a time limit of 4 hours per day, and Internet Explorer
and Netscape is added to the group. When either Internet Explorer
or Netscape is running the timer is active. When the time limit
is reached neither program will run. Without grouping this
would not possible. Grouping is a major feature missing in all
other access control software programs
Internet
Access Control - Internet Access is controlled by defining
either the list of web pages that can be accessed, or the list
those that are prohibited. There is also keyword filtering of
web pages address (filters address, not content). Internet Explorer
and Windows Explorer only. Requires Windows 2000 or Windows
XP. Internet Access can be scheduled by setting schedules
for the programs used to access the internet, such as Netscape
or Internet Explorer
MSN
Instant Messenger Access control - Chaperone is the most
complete and unique access control software available for MSN
Instant Messenger. In addition to being able to set schedules
for when MSN Instant Messenger users can access MSN, Chaperone
can also be used control what contacts can be accessed by preventing
users from adding new contacts. Chaperone also allows the protection
of critical MSN settings. All of these settings are unique
to the individual MSN Instant Messenger user and can be changed
for each user as necessary. English version of MSN Instant
Messenger only.
AOL
Instant Messenger (AIM) Access control - Just like MSN,
Chaperone is the most effective access control software available
for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM). Chaperone allows schedules
to be set to control when users can access AOL Instant Messenger.
Due to the nature of AIM, Chaperone is able to offer even better
control of which contacts the user can access. Also, in addition
to protecting critical AIM settings, Chaperone can be configured
to prevent the user from sending and receiving files. This is
a very important feature since file transfers increase the risk
of infection by viruses. All of these settings are unique
to the individual AOL Instant Messenger user and can be changed
for each user as necessary. English version of AOL Instant
Messenger only.
Yahoo
Instant Messenger access control - The unique design of
Yahoo Instant Messenger allows Chaperone to provide the most
extensive range of access controls of any chat program. Chaperone
offers the same great scheduling and contact control as MSN
and AOL Instant Messenger. In addition it is possible to limit
file transfers, prevent conference calls, disable all mobile
features, and even prevent access to all chat rooms through
Yahoo Messenger!!!! All of these settings are unique to the
individual Yahoo Instant Messenger user and can be changed for
each user as necessary. English version of Yahoo Instant
Messenger only
Complete
control over program access - Programs can be controlled
by defining their access schedules. These schedules can be either
a maximum quota per day, according to a defined schedule where
individual 15-minute time periods can be set to permit or deny
access, or a combination of both. You can even set a different
schedule for every day of the week Schedules can even be configured
to completely deny program access
Schedule
when the computer can be accessed - Complete access to the
computer can be controlled by defining a Windows schedule. This
schedule can be either a maximum quota per day, according to
a defined schedule where individual 15-minute time periods can
be set to permit or deny access, or a combination of both. You
can even set a different schedule for every day of the week
Prevent
changes to the Windows date and time - Setting a schedule
is useless if the user can change the Windows date or time,
effectively overriding the schedule. Chaperone prevents this
by allowing password protection for changes to the Windows date
and time. This even includes cases where the date or time is
reset from another program, preventing a computer savvy user
from changing it by writing a simple program to do so. Other
programs leave this loophole open by simply removing access
to the standard Windows date/time dialogue. Some don't even
do this much
Prevent
access to vital tools - Access to tools such as the Control
Panel and Registry tools can be controlled, preventing accidental
or malicious critical system changes, a feature not found in
most access control software
Prevent
program installations - No access control software is effective
unless it prevents new program installations. Competing products
accomplish this by blocking the Windows installation service,
but many programs installations don't use this service and are
able to run. Chaperone closes this loophole and stops all install
programs, proving once again that Chaperone is a great solution.
Virtually
impossible to disable or uninstall - Any access control
software is useless if it can easily be defeated by computer
savvy users. Chaperone cannot be disabled or uninstalled without
the administration password. Program files cannot be deleted
and the program cannot be terminated using the Task Manager
(Ctrl-Alt-Del). In fact, you can even disable the Task Manager
to prevent other important programs, such as virus scanners,
from being closed, a feature not found in any other access control
software. It is impossible to get around the limitations you
set!!!

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