Restricting your Kid's Computer Usage

Want to restrict one of the users of your XP computer to logging on only during certain hours (for instance, to prevent little Johnny from sneaking downstairs and firing up the computer after you go to bed)? You can use the net user command line tool to do it. Here's how:

1. Click Start | Run and type cmd to open a command prompt.
2. Type net user /time: , For example, to set an account named littlejohnny to log on only between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, type the following: net user littlejohnny /time:M-F,8am-5pm