Re: Stop Installation or Changing -- Please Help!!!

From: Rob Stow (rob.stow_at_sasktel.net)
Date: 03/31/04 

Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 09:50:42 -0600

Joe Hardin wrote:

> I have a Windows 2000 server network and I'm locking down the Win 2K and XP
> workstations sucessfully. I can prevent the users from changing their
> desktops and screensavers by using a GPO. However, if they go to any
> websites that offer an option to change their desktops they are able to
> execute the links and make the change that way. I also have applied a GPO
> that prevents Windows installer from running and it prevents setup.exe or
> install.exe from running. But I haven't found a way to prevent an internet
> link or download from changing the desktop or screen saver. How can I stop
> this????

Search the tips in the NT Reg Hacks at www.jsiinc.com.
I can't remember the tip number, but it is in there and
it works.

> Also, for MS Office 2k or above, is there a way to position the shortcut bar
> and lock it into that postion to prevent the user from dragging it to
> another side or changing it?

The settings for that should be part of each user's profile,
so what is wrong with letting each user adjust it to suit
himself?

>
>
> Thanks so much for your help,
>
> Joe Hardin
> spepa@c-gate.net
>
>

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