Shortcuts for non administrator accounts

[Guest]

Hi, I've set up a user account for my son but there are some shortcuts that I
don't want on his desktop. When I remove them from his desktop it also
removes them from mine. How do I fix this?

Thanx

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

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Hi, I've set up a user account for my son but there are some
shortcuts that I don't want on his desktop. When I remove them from
his desktop it also removes them from mine. How do I fix this?

Thanx

Put shortcuts you want to see only for your login, in c:\documents and
settings\yourname\desktop. Remove them from ...\all users\desktop.

 

[Maurice N ~ MVP]

Look at the shortcuts contained in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop

This folder is for all user accounts of this pc. See if those you want to restrict are there. If so, while in Windows Explorer, highlight, do a Cut and paste into the other desired user-account
e.g., C:\Documents and Settings\<my account>\Desktop

See HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/308421


Bring up XP's Help and Support. Search on "taking ownership" . Read up on topics that show up:
Take ownership of a file or folder
Access control overview
File and Folder permissions
Ownership
Special permissions for files and folders

Suggested reading / resources:

Sharing a Computer -- Get Started
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/using/howto/gettingstarted/sharing/default.asp

Use Access Control to Restrict Who Can Use Files
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/security/accesscontrol..asp

 

[Guest]

Thank you, that was what I needed.

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Put shortcuts you want to see only for your login, in c:\documents and
settings\yourname\desktop. Remove them from ...\all users\desktop.

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

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Thank you, that was what I needed.

Most welcome!