Re: Tailoring the WinXP Desktop Using Policy Editor

From: Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\) (Torgeir.Bakken-spam_at_hydro.com)
Date: 01/12/05


Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 11:18:18 +0100

circuspeanut wrote:

> Is there a way to control client XP desktops via a default domain GPO? I
> need the ability to do more than "lock the desktop", or "hide all
> desktop icons". I would like to specify which icons are present on the
> desktop regardless of user login.
Hi

There is no GPO setting that supports this. But you could of course
let e.g. a logon script remove/add icons as you see fit.

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