Desktop Restrictions
Select the desired desktop restrictions by checking the appropriate boxes. Note that you may need to log off or reboot clients to activate changes.
- Disable Desktop: The desktop icons are hidden, and the context menu is disabled.
- Hide My Computer: Removes My Computer from the desktop and Start menu.
- Hide Recycle Bin: The Recycle Bin icon is hidden.
Notification Area
- Hide Clock: The clock that resides in the right side of the taskbar is hidden. Note: to disable the Adjust Date/Time window, check the following system restriction: Disable Control Panel.
- Hide All Icons: The rightmost zone of the taskbar, where the clock resides, among other icons, is locked. Thus, icons cannot be accessed.
Taskbar Restrictions
- Disable Taskbar: The Taskbar is hidden, including all its contents.
- Lock the Taskbar: Disables the "Lock the Taskbar" feature in the Taskbar properties menu so that users cannot make any changes to its position.
Taskbar Appearance
- Application Buttons: Program buttons that appear in the taskbar are hidden.
- Quick Launch Icons: Icons located next to the Start Menu button are hidden.
- Taskbar Toolbars: Removes all the toolbars from the taskbar.
Related Topics
Using Desktop Orbiter: Overview
Desktop Security
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