Desktop Questions

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Hi,

I am in the process of setting up a network for my local school, but have a
question regarding the Windows XP default desktop settings, ie, when you
first log onto a machine, only the Recycle Bin is displayed, and you have to
manually go into Desktop Properties ->Desktop -> Customise Desktop to select
which icons you want displayed.

Because I have 400+ users logging onto this network, using roaming profiles,
is there anyway I can set the machine to display the My Computer, My
Documents and Internet Explorer icons by default when the user logs in?
Otherwise I have got to teach 400 people how to set up thier desktop., which
I don't particually weant to do.

I am using a Windows 03 server, using group policy. Can this setting be
configured from here? I have tried disabling the "Hide My Computer Icon"
setting etc, but nothing changed.

Any Ideas would be appreciated.

Many Thanks
Matt - UK
 
Thanks for the link, I will have a look.

Meanwhile, please feel free to keep the suggestions coming :)
 
what you need to do is create a deault user profile and then use it as roaming profile for all users. For more and other information, go to http://howtonetworking.com.

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Hi,

I am in the process of setting up a network for my local school, but have a
question regarding the Windows XP default desktop settings, ie, when you
first log onto a machine, only the Recycle Bin is displayed, and you have to
manually go into Desktop Properties ->Desktop -> Customise Desktop to select
which icons you want displayed.

Because I have 400+ users logging onto this network, using roaming profiles,
is there anyway I can set the machine to display the My Computer, My
Documents and Internet Explorer icons by default when the user logs in?
Otherwise I have got to teach 400 people how to set up thier desktop., which
I don't particually weant to do.

I am using a Windows 03 server, using group policy. Can this setting be
configured from here? I have tried disabling the "Hide My Computer Icon"
setting etc, but nothing changed.

Any Ideas would be appreciated.

Many Thanks
Matt - UK
 
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