networking issuse

[coops82517]

hi,

this might sound like a strange request, but i would like to make a lite version of xp that has no networking support at all including bluetooth usb modems etc, i have tried removing components but to no luck the bl**dy thing still works, i had a thought of trying to remove the tcpip.sys file so that the stack wont work can this be done?

i created an image a while ago, by sheer bad luck, the networking side of things werent working so i know it can be done,

am installing laptops at my school and they have to be completly standalone so the kids cant install anything or repair anything so that it allows them on the internet when the laptops are out of school.

i will be grateful for any help.

(sorry about the spelling and grammer it friday)

nath

[GrofLuigi]

Windows won't boot if you remove tcpip.sys.

Try removing all networking components, that'll stop them for a while.

If you are allowed to, consider cutting wires off the ethernet connector or filling it with glue or something.

For bluetooth and wireless, I don't know... you might be out of luck.

In any case, try something with group policies - their sole purpose in life is to prohibit things. But they can be circumvented...

GL

* Edit: Set a BIOS password of course - on laptops it's not so easy to find the CMOS battery.

Edited November 15, 2008 by GrofLuigi

[TranceEnergy]

There are several service utilizing network, some also "hidden". I have never had such a need for non networking computer, but i would first try and remove all things that relate to network prior to actually attempting to removing all primary network related software.

[coops82517]

thanks for the advise, i had thought about corrupting the tcpip.sys file, i have come across some virus's that do the same thing and i havent been able to access the internet or a network with them, dont worry i wont put a virus on them ill use a hex editor or something similar.

i tried removing all the network components and all related services but the nic installed and let me striaght on no probs,

if we cant come up with a solution i will have to create a very limited account disable all i can in device manager and bios, but this is not the prefered way i would like to go, it would be too easy to get around,

thanks for the help

nathan