"Claymore" wrote:

> On Oct 30, 11:46 pm, tech <t***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > I am running Windows XP Professional Version 2002 Service Pack 2 in a lab and
> > would like to keep users from accessing the control panel to change display
> > settings, mouse pointers, etc.
> >
> > Is there a way to do this without buying software such as "Deepfreeze"? 
> > Perhaps through user profiles?
>
> You can do this with the Group Policy Editor.
> Start => Run and type in "gpedit.msc" {without the quotes}.
> Navigate to:
> User Configuration
> Administrative Templates
> Control Panel
>
> Double-click on the setting you want to change.
>
>

"Nepatsfan" wrote:

> In news:F0DBA8DF-259F-42CE-ACF1-C161BF88A0A4@microsoft.com,
> tech <t***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > I am running Windows XP Professional Version 2002 Service
> > Pack 2 in a lab and
> > would like to keep users from accessing the control panel to
> > change display
> > settings, mouse pointers, etc.
> >
> > Is there a way to do this without buying software such as
> > "Deepfreeze"?
> > Perhaps through user profiles?
>
> While it's possible to use the Local Group Policy to disable
> access to Control Panel, you'll find that by default all
> enabled policies apply to all users of the computer including
> administrators. There are ways to get around this limitation,
> but they aren't easily configured. Here are a few articles you
> might want to read if you decide to go this route.
>
> The Most Frequently Asked Question About Group Policy In A
> Workgroup Situation
> http://www.theeldergeek.com/gp07.htm
>
> Note: The procedure outlined in these articles can also be
> applied to Windows XP Pro.
>
> HOW TO: Apply Local Policies to All Users Except Administrators
> on Windows Server 2003 in a Workgroup Setting
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;325351
>
> How to apply local policies to all users except administrators
> in a workgroup setting in Windows 2000
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3Ben-us%3B293655
>
> An alternative approach would be to use this free program from
> Microsoft.
>
> Windows SteadyState
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/sharedaccess/default.mspx
>
> Good luck
>
> Nepatsfan
>
>
>
>