WTF is ACU?
Save Settings on Exit
Automated edit here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Read the instructions at the top.
Scroll down to...
54. Right hand side
Save Settings on Exit - Don't Save Settings
Click on...
Save Settings on Exit
savesettings.reg is the file that you want.
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Or set NoSaveSettings to 0 here...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer
NoSaveSettings Description
<quote>
Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop. Users can
change the desktop, but some changes, such as the positions of open windows
or the size and position of the taskbar, are not saved when users log off.
Shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved.
<quote>
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/93213.mspx?mfr=true
Also check this key for NoSaveSettings
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer
If NoSaveSettings does not exist, it is the same as if it were set 0, the
policy is disabled or not configured. Changes to the desktop are saved.
If NoSaveSettings is set 1, the policy is enabled. Some changes to the
desktop are not saved.
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Or if XP Pro, use Group Policy...
Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | Click OK |
Navigate to >>>
User Configuration\AdministrativeTemplates\Desktop
Don't save settings at exit
Set it to Not Configured
Don't save settings at exit
http://www.boyce.us/gp/gpcontent.asp?ID=406
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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
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