Lock down PC so only a few programs can be used?

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Published on 2010-03-04T12:09:47Z Indexed on 2010/03/08 21:21 UTC
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I'm interested in locking down my PC so that only a few programs can be used.

For example, when I'm writing a paper I only want to be able to use Word. No Firefox or DVD player because I will be distracted.

I want to have various modes (one for writing a paper, another for doing taxes) that will prevent me from using any program except for the ones I need to perform a task.

Is there a program that will do that? Can be free or commercial.

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