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Disable Windows XP Taskbar

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by richard

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I'm currently in the process of configuring an XP build for public access terminals. These have to be locked right down for obvious reasons, and I have been asked to disable the whole taskbar (start menu, system tray, the lot). Is this possible, and if so how do you do it?!

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by richard

Thanks, this was the most useful answer. It basically tells me what I suspected...I need to either edit the code for explorer.exe or put my own equivalent in. Thanks for the help.

by cptomlly

For public access terminals, you may want to consider using Deep Freeze. This software allows you to "freeze" an installation. Once frozen, you can make any changes you like, but once rebooted its back to its original state. Its very powerful software. You can get more information and a 60 day trial version here:
http://www.deepfreezeusa.com/

The full version is only 24.95 sliding scale for multiple installations.

Also, here's a link to a TechRepublic review of the software:
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5100-6270-5035065.html?tag=search

Hope this helps.

by cptomlly

After further inspection of the pricing scheme for DeepFreeze, the 24.95 is per license. There appears to be a 10 license minimum, plus 24.95 "media fee", AND a $20 shipping charge. Thats a grand total of $287.45 for the minimum 10 license purchase. SO... unless you have multiple PC's you are locking down, you may find it out of your price range.

But I still say that if you can afford it, this is the best there is.

by richard

Sorry, no good im afraid. This customer doesn't want to use any 3rd party software. I'll bear it in mind for the future though...looks like good software!

by juergen hartl

run the Group policy editor (a mmc snap-in)
Start->run->mmc
File->Add/Remove Snapin->Group Policy

browse to

Local Computer Policy/User Configuration/Administrative templates/System

in the right panel double click "Run only allowed Windows Applications" and follow instructions.
Hope this helps

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