WinXp User security

I just reinstalled winXP and activated the
guest account, how can I set up passwords
for certain applications and websites (or content type)
so that the guests can't mess up my files or desktop settings?

thanks

(i saw it advertised in the re-installation process and
sounded useful since my friend downloads and opens
anything)

well, a proxy would be best for the websites part. Mainly because you could compile a list of sites that that specific user is denied access to. You could set the proxy up locally. I beleive XP has this feature built in.

As for the applications, you are basically going to need to remove his/her access to the files. I think if you right click on my computer then go to manage, you should be able to do this. If not, there are applications to edit the registry/access control list. If all else fails, just dont let this person see the applications at all.

You also might want to turn off the guest account. It will only cause security issues. Create a username and password for this person and set up his access rights there.

alright thanks

how do i make just my files hidden so taht
the other user can't access them?

also am i able to make the password for
site content ONLY for the visitor account?
or do i have to enable/disable whenever
i'm on/not on?

From my understanding of XP, if you put anything in Shared User Files or whatever the directory is called, anyone that uses that computer will be able to use them. So, just dont put them in there.