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Save files in a particular folder + Enable/Disable Desktop

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RiderJon

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Hello all,

The questions is about setting up computers with XP pro in a lab:

Is it possible to allow users to just save on a particular folder, say "Temp Files" and NOT on desktop or anywhere else?

Also, is it possible to enable/disable the desktop - i.e. hide the items in the desktop so it appears blank.

Thank you.

RiderJon
"I might have created ctrl+alt+del,
But Bill made it famous" - Dr. Dave
 
Here is Desktop .

Right click on desktop , Arrange , untick > Show desktop .
 
Jmatt,

Thanx for the info. One question: How do you stop the users from changing the settings .... or the right click.

I mean I created a user account (limited account). But they can still change it back by "Show Desktop Items".

I know there's a way to disable right click. How do you do that?

Thank you.

RiderJon
"I might have created ctrl+alt+del,
But Bill made it famous" - Dr. Dave
 
If this is a domain create a GPO or if this is not a domain and you wish to disable this locally , while logged on as admin...

start menu | run | poledit.msc

Can even use the Group policy Editor.
 
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