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| − | Here | + | Here are some guidelines on how to set up Windows for public computers. |
| − | + | Here is a guide from Microsoft: | |
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/lock-down-windows-10-to-specific-apps | https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/lock-down-windows-10-to-specific-apps | ||
| + | Here are some other recommendations. This is not a comprehensive list of settings and will not result in a secure environment like a linux-based Groovix installation. | ||
| + | As part of the Groovix [[ Windows_Client_Installation|windows client installation steps ]] you should have this file: | ||
| − | + | C:\ProgramData\Groovix\Scripts\groovix-user-environment-config.bat | |
| − | + | which you can run as administrator to set some common options including: | |
| + | * Hide Power Options ( to prevent shutdowns as opposed to reboots ) | ||
| + | * Disable Security And Maintenance Notifications | ||
| + | * Restrict Software Install and Uninstall | ||
| + | * Change Default Explorer View to this PC | ||
| + | * Lock the Wallpaper | ||
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Revision as of 09:42, 1 May 2019
Here are some guidelines on how to set up Windows for public computers.
Here is a guide from Microsoft: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/lock-down-windows-10-to-specific-apps
Here are some other recommendations. This is not a comprehensive list of settings and will not result in a secure environment like a linux-based Groovix installation.
As part of the Groovix windows client installation steps you should have this file:
C:\ProgramData\Groovix\Scripts\groovix-user-environment-config.bat
which you can run as administrator to set some common options including:
- Hide Power Options ( to prevent shutdowns as opposed to reboots )
- Disable Security And Maintenance Notifications
- Restrict Software Install and Uninstall
- Change Default Explorer View to this PC
- Lock the Wallpaper
If you want to use a simple insecure method to reset Windows between users follow these steps:
- Save/Update The Public User Environment
- Copy C:\ProgramData\Groovix\Scripts\groovix-wipe-on-startup.bat into
C:\Windows\System32\GroupPolicy\Machine\Scripts\Startup
- Click Start and type ‘Edit group policy’
In the left pane expand Computer Configuration
Expand Windows Settings
Click ‘Scripts (Startup/Shutdown)’
In right pane, double-click Startup
Click ‘Add…’ Button
Click ‘Browse...’
You should see groovix-wipe-on-startup.bat
Click Open
Click OK
Click OK
