The Lock XP provides user access, Internet and system security for any computer running Windows 95 to Windows XP (with Fast User Switching [also supports Terminal Server Connections]), and now supports Windows Server 2003. All user security is group based configurable by any members of the Administrators group. User security can define system policy, logon times, internet access times, web site restrictions, and access to local resources such as programs and files and folders. Logging features will record web sites visited, programs run, and any security violations occurring while the user is logged in. User security data is stored locally or on a shared network folder. The Lock XP, the local Windows system, a Netware Server, a Windows NT server, or a remote Lock XP Security Manager server, can verify user passwords. The Lock XP has a built in cloning feature designed to make network installations a simple one step process. When used in conjunction with the Lock XP Security Manager, all remote systems may be kept up to date when The Lock XP has been updated on the Security Manager system. Tools are included with the Security Manager that will allow remote monitoring of any systems running The Lock XP and connecting to the Security Manager. A web-based interface is also included with the Security Manager so that administration may be done from the administrator's desktop rather than from the Security Manager server itself. An updated Users guide is also available. Now includes active Password monitoring used to combat modification of Windows 2000/XP/2003 user passwords outside of the Windows GUI.