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Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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Is there a way of making it so that a user can do nothing on windows XP except start the programs that have shortcuts on the desktop? I literally want it so that they can do nothing else. Not create shortcuts or folders, not rename anything. If not, is there a program I can get that will allow me to do this?

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Why not just stop the user from using?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Yes you can do it. Because the library computers in Leicester do it.

    I think you use a third party program that launches at start up.

    What it is, I'm not sure, but at least there's a step in the right direction :p
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    If the computer is part of a domain then you could do this through group policy - you might be able to do a cut down version of it for non-admin users on a single computer.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    It doesn't need to be part of a domain to be able to use group policy...

    Start -> Run

    type in mmc and Press Enter

    In the new window

    File -> Add/Remove Snap-in

    then Add

    Group Policy or Gorup Policy Editor (dependingon your version)

    Then in new window press Finish

    Close the window where you selected the group policy thingy

    Click OK in the other one...

    You have now acces to te Local Cmputer Policy...

    Just browse and edit as you wish...
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Man Of Kent wrote:
    Why not just stop the user from using?
    Oh it's a work thing. I'm trying to get you guys to do my job for me.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Cheers nmm, I'll give it a go tomorrow.

    I was looking at Desktop X which is basically a pretty front end for Windows, but it's a pain because it doesn't have a password protected option on it, so people can just exit it as they want.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    nihilisticmadman wrote:
    Group Policy or Gorup Policy Editor (dependingon your version)
    Right, I got up to this bit, and Group Policy or Editor weren't in the options. It's XP Home that I'm using for this. Will that be a problem?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    You need to be using XP Pro (or W2K). It can't be done with XP Home. In pro click start, then run and type gpedit.msc. You can disable right click and even remove the taskbar.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Fucking hell, I see what I can find, but it's a pain in the arse. I might have more of a look around for a front end instead, because I'm not sure whether we've got enough Pro licenses. But I'd hate to buy one of them, then find out it only works properly on Pro too. Who ever said Pro wasn't worth the extra £30?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    nihilisticmadman wrote:
    It doesn't need to be part of a domain to be able to use group policy...

    Start -> Run

    type in mmc and Press Enter

    In the new window

    File -> Add/Remove Snap-in

    oo cool What other tricks do you know :chin:
    Im on XP Home
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