Defualt Desktop setup 1

[vmaxdlx]

I have a XP Pro box and I want to set it up to have the desktop the same for every new user that logs in. ie display the my computer icon, Internet Explore icon, etc.

Is there an easy way to do this?

Thanks

 

[erikhertzel]

Just right click on the taskbar and click on properties and then click on the Start menu tab and click on the Classic Windows option.

this will give you IE, My Computer, etc...

Hope this helps,

Erik

 

[vmaxdlx]

that only works for the current user.

 

[jimp56]

i have no idea if this is a vaild key anymore or will work with xp, but it might be worth a try:

http://members.fortunecity.com/digispy/C4/P53/C4P53A4098.htm

 

[linney]

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

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

Force all XP users to use the Default User profile
thread779-334751

 

[vmaxdlx]

Thanks very much. The default profile is what I was looking for. Works Great!!!!

 

[UnlimCompSol]

you can also use the gpedit.msc from the run command to lock down the desktop. Im working on that right now but cannot find how to remove the "my computer" icon from the workstation on xp home edition.

Malik

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