Can I Limit the Daily Usage of Specific Software?

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There is a need for software that can limit daily usage of specific applications, such as Firefox and Thunderbird, to a set number of hours or sessions. Windows 7 parental controls offer some functionality but are too restrictive, as they either block applications entirely or impose time limits on overall computer use rather than individual programs. A suggested solution is KidsWatch Time Control, which can effectively manage the usage of specific software by setting daily limits.
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Hey!

Is there any software out there that can limit the daily usage of specific software?

For example, let's suppose that I want to make firefox work only for 2 hours a day and then it shuts down on its own. Or I want to put a similar limit on thunderbird plus I only allow it to be opened 4 times a day only.

Is there anything like this?
 
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Windows 7 parental controls may of some use to you.
 
It's unfortunately too strong of a control...

For programs, it either blocks them or not.
For time limits, it sets a time limit on the whole computer usage and only on certain hours. I don't care to set it for certain hours to block a program, only 2 or 3 hours maximum on a daily basis, whatever the hour of the day.

Thanks for your suggestion though!
 
KidsWatch Time Control will do the trick
 
DavidSnider said:
KidsWatch Time Control will do the trick

Thanks! I think its what will help the most...
 
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