backgrounds

[pcdudekc]

I have a mixed mode of desktops, half on 2000/ Xp I am wanting to lock down the users back grounds, I am a little green So I need instructions.

 

[tfg13]

Have looked at this?

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...45-8aa6-4775-9208-c681a7043292&displaylang=en

 

[bcastner]

There are two Group Policies available in your default set that allow control of the background:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;327998

If in a Workgroup setting, consider pushing out two registry changes:

Prevent changing wallpaper
KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
DWORD: NoChangingWallPaper = 1 (1=Enabled)

Active desktop Wallpaper Settings
KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
STRING: Wallpaper = path
STRING: WallpaperStyle = 0,1, or 2
0 =centered
1 = tiled
2 = stretch
Allow only bitmapped wallpaper
KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
DWORD: NoHTMLWallpaper = 1

 

[linney]

HOW TO: Create a Custom Default User Profile (Q305709)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q305/7/09.asp

The Desktop.ini File Does Not Work Correctly When You Create a Custom Default Profile

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q321281

Q310516 HOW TO: Distribute Registry Changes to Computers in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q310/5/16.asp

Q310514 HOW TO: Distribute a Custom Desktop Theme to Users in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q310/5/14.asp