Some recommendations on using Deskman.

Use a password

Protecting Deskman with password is highly recommended.

• Open the setup window to change the password.
  

Security Levels

• Deskman provides you with a high number of combinations to secure your system. Use the File | Save Profile menu to manage multiple security levels.
• Select carefully the restrictions to be applied: higher level of security = lower system control.
• Make use of one of the default profiles if you're not sure of what to do to secure the system.
• Lock the desktop to protect desktop icons. Backup your icons, first!

User Access

• Administrators can disable restrictions by opening Deskman, unchecking boxes and pressing secure. Some restrictions, though, need a system reboot to be enabled/disabled.
• Administrators can also be included in the User Exceptions list, thus having full desktop access whenever they log in for maintenance tasks.
• Use the web interface to load profiles and check your system status.

Backup your data

Maintaining your configuration and profiles could be time-consuming. Backup your data.

• Backup Icons : Save your desktop icons into a different location, just in case.
• Export : Save your data file into a different location.
• Import : Restore your saved data into Deskman when upgrading, deploying, or when necessary.

Optimize Windows for a fast startup

To make sure Deskman is started fast enough at Windows startup, your system should be in good shape.

• Uninstall unused programs.
• Check what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login. Remove unused programs.
• Defragment your hard drive from time to time.

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