Re: Remove Taskbar from the Desktop

From: Doug Knox MS-MVP (dknox_at_mvps.org)
Date: 05/17/05

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    I just tested it with a new account, and it works.

    Add the Shell value to the Winlogon subkey as:

    C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

    It doesn't even require quotes around it. I got a blank Desktop and an open IE window. If you make the change while logged on to the account you want restricted, you'll have to log off/log on to see the change.

    Note: The only way you will be able to log off the account is through Task Manager. There won't be a taskbar or start button. 

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"Johnny" <Johnny@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:A0631D34-814D-47AA-9D38-92EDA26BA5EF@microsoft.com...
> Doug,
> 
> I logged on to a particular user, went to 
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
> added the Shell=IEXPLORE.EXE (it didn't work)
> tried Shell='C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE' (It didn't 
> work either)
> 
> Am I missing something here?
> 
> Johnny
> 
> "Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
> 
>> You may want to look at replacing the Shell statement in the Registry.
>> 
>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
>> 
>> The Shell value in the right pane can be changed.   It could load your software directly, bypassing Explorer.exe.   This can also be done on a per user basis.  Just add the Shell value to:
>> 
>> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
>> 
>> Note: You'll need to actually be logged onto the account you wish to change.  However, see www.dougknox.com, Win XP Tips, Advanced Registry Editing for a method of modifying a specific user's registry settings without being logged onto that account.
>> 
>> -- 
>> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display\Security
>> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
>> http://www.dougknox.com
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>> "Johnny" <Johnny@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:00F97A3B-8969-4041-BA9B-7759A85F25BD@microsoft.com...
>> > No, It didn't work.
>> > The auto-hide doesn't work for me, I need to hide or remove totally.
>> > The computer will run our software only, nothing user can do on this machine.
>> > 
>> > Johnny
>> > 
>> > "Mark" wrote:
>> > 
>> >> Johnny,
>> >> I beleive you would have to auto-hide the task bar and then in group policy 
>> >> under User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Desktop. There are many 
>> >> settings there to configure the desktop. One I use is to hide and disable  
>> >> all items on the desktop on the computers we provide for public access. I 
>> >> then autoload IE to give them the access they need and nothing else.
>> >> 
>> >> Hope this helps.
>> >> 
>> >> Mark
>> >> 
>> >> "Johnny" wrote:
>> >> 
>> >> > Where in GP?
>> >> > I tried several of them. Maybe I went to wrong spot.
>> >> > 
>> >> > Johnny
>> >> > 
>> >> > "Mark" wrote:
>> >> > 
>> >> > > Not sure if you would want to remove it, but you can hide it. Right click 
>> >> > > Start, Properties, Taskbar, check Auto-hide the task bar. The only other way 
>> >> > > I know to do it using group policy.
>> >> > > 
>> >> > > 
>> >> > > "Johnny" wrote:
>> >> > > 
>> >> > > > Is there a way to remove Taskbar from the Desktop?
>> >> > > > 
>> >> > > > Thanks for the help.
>> >> > > > 
>> >> > > > Johnny
>>
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