microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin

daztrue wrote:
> I previously installed SteadyState to put strict restrictions on a child's
> account, but after finding the features limited and some not operating as
> they were supposed to, I removed the restrictions and then SteadyState.
> However, it left the account, with some saving restrictions. Although
> files/folders can be created from Windows Explorer, when running children's
> programs which save data such as a typed in name, points earned etc., they
> either show an error message, or run smoothly but without retaining the data
> for the next time.
>
> Internet Explorer was also gone from the Desktop after removing SteadyState,
> and although I could easily create a shortcut there, I want to return it
> there properly. The same also applies to the Show Desktop icon in the Quick
> Launch menu.

Just wondering what hard disk protection have you got enabled? If you
want data to be saved you should choose retain data option