[jarves]

how can i do it in xp such that all users who login locally and in network, all have the same desktops or desktop settings?

[ScinteX]

Hi Jarves,

A few options here.

1- Use Active Directory and policy settings
2- Use a common build that is fairly locked down so the users can only configure the PC in certain ways. We tend to store all "personal" files (files and settings) on a server, and restrict the C: drive. Users can only change display settings and mouse. we also restrict desktop usage, although you can always map this to the network server if needed.
3- Manipulate settings for the '.default' user in the registry.
4- Use other software such as LanDesk to control software installations. Also useful for auditing/licensing (a nightmare genrally!)
5- Use login scripts ('DOS' batch scripts). These can copy/delete start menu items, desktop shortcuts and Quick Launch icons. Can also apply lots of settings depending on the user's group since you can merge registry files silently.

Hope this starts you off on the right track - as always there's many ways to achieve the same thing.

S

[jarves]

ok! but what if there is no network? or the computer does not belong to a network. it is only stand alone. how can i make all the users of the computer have the same desktops??