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HI, I am looking for a computer program (on windows xp) which would lock my computer so I can not use it for a specified period of time (two hours for instance) and most important, that I can not use any password or any method to log again. So then it would be a good method to avoid procrastrination. Do you know about some related program/hardware/method ? Thanks |
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I sincerely doubt it can be done. Even if you knock up a quick script (using, say, AutoHotKey for example) that'll disable your keyboard for a little while, Windows will always respond to shortcuts such as Start+E for Explorer. Even if not, then you can always boot to safe mode. You do realise that looking for this program is in itself an act of procrastination, right? Say you can't find one, and sit down to make one - how much time would that save you? Say you find several, and have to evaluate each one in terms of how easily bypassed they are? Wouldn't it be easier to just not turn on your computer? |
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In addition the work required to trick a program might be enough to stop the urge of starting the computer. You changing the Desktop background to one with: If I turn on the computer before 14pm I'm a loser might be enough (or something similar), to interrupt your pattern. | |
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Try Net Nanny. You can set it to keep your kids off while you aren't home, etc. I'm sure you could modify it for your own needs. Of course you could bypass as the admin it but really, you must have a speck of control...no? Jennifer |
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hi, you are completely right that's why i decided just to post the question here and wait if somebody has a better idea than programming this by myself or try different programs but at the moment, as i don't now anything useful for this idea, i just stop it and don't try anymore unless somebody gives a good hint ! thanks Quote:
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| Here's a program that you can install that may help you. It may take a while to install it, but it's totally worth it. Best of all, once you've got it installed, it'll be very easy to transfer it to other kind of device, and other types of operating system.
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Then you real issue is control. Not a program. Why don't you work on the core issue? You may find that the positive ripples affect other areas of your life exponentially. Jennifer | |
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