Customizing the Desktop
As in previous versions of Windows, most display options are configured through Display in Control Panel. Using Group Policy settings, you can restrict some or all of the access to the display options.
Group Policy Settings That Affect the Desktop Display
You can use Group Policy settings or a combination of Group Policy settings to control access to display properties. Table 8.7 lists and describes each Group Policy setting.
Other Group Policy settings you enforce can affect display settings. For additional information, right-click the Group Policy setting, click Properties , and then click the Explain tab, or refer to the Group Policy Reference on the Windows 2000 Resource Kit companion CD.
The Group Policy settings listed in Table 8.7 are located in the Group Policy snap-in under Local Computer Policy\User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Display.
Table 8.7 Group Policy Settings That Can Affect the Desktop Display
Group Policy Setting |
Description |
|---|---|
Disable Display in Control Panel |
Error message appears when Display is run from Control Panel. |
Hide Background tab |
Removes the Background tab from Display in Control Panel. |
Disable Change wallpaper setting |
All options on the Background tab of Display in Control Panel are disabled. |
Hide Appearance tab |
Removes the Appearance tab from Display in Control Panel. |
Hide Settings tab |
Removes the Settings tab from Display in Control Panel. |