Screensaver settings for users

Myrto · 02-06-2007, 02:01 PM

Hello,

I need to set the time for the Screensaver for each user that logs in to a Windows 2003 server. They cannot do this manually because the way that they are logging in, doesn't allow them to have access to the desktop of the server but the application that they need to access runs automatically. I also don't want them to have access to the desktop. Is there anyone that knows how I can change the properties for each user's desktop?

Many Thanks!

levi.rogers · 02-06-2007, 03:38 PM

Use group Policy to set the desktop settings for specific user groups. Most of these settings are contained under "Computer Settings" Administrative templates. There are also some under User Settings in Administrative templates.

Just create a test user group and start playing around with group policy and you should be able to get users desktop's set primarily as you desire.

Hope this helps you out.

Myrto · 02-07-2007, 01:49 AM

Thanks a lot! I used the group policies and I fixed many things that I needed!

Myrto · 02-07-2007, 03:09 AM

Well,

is there any possibilty that I can change the display settings for each user separately?

levi.rogers · 02-07-2007, 07:30 AM

You could essentially create a separate group for each employee that needs to have a specific desktop setting. I would not advise this though as this defeats the pros of using "group" policy to manage your Domain. I would say possible loosen up the restrictions a bit so users can customize certain things on there own.

I will add:

For compliance and regulations you should leave things such as screen lockout where only an Admin can change them as this is one of the first things examiners will look at. Also keep your password policy strict and in place no matter who complains about it.

I would like to add something I have learned. When working in a smaller environment where you are usually the one man IT team you should realize that when you change things people believe that if they ***** at you it will make them go away. You will learn to stick to your guns on this. For example I locked all users out of their network properties page, of course, someone said they might need in there(for god knows what) and I essentially just ignored them. This was a rule that was passed by the IT department along with the approval of the President effectively I just said that it was a compliance issue and if they would like to have special status they should speak with the higher up's. It worked that individual went away and since that moment has bugged me about nothing that he/she has been locked out of.

02-06-2007, 02:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Myrto Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12 OS: Win2000	Screensaver settings for users Hello, I need to set the time for the Screensaver for each user that logs in to a Windows 2003 server. They cannot do this manually because the way that they are logging in, doesn't allow them to have access to the desktop of the server but the application that they need to access runs automatically. I also don't want them to have access to the desktop. Is there anyone that knows how I can change the properties for each user's desktop? Many Thanks!

02-06-2007, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
levi.rogers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mid-West Posts: 111 OS: WinXP Pro	Group Policy Use group Policy to set the desktop settings for specific user groups. Most of these settings are contained under "Computer Settings" Administrative templates. There are also some under User Settings in Administrative templates. Just create a test user group and start playing around with group policy and you should be able to get users desktop's set primarily as you desire. Hope this helps you out.

02-07-2007, 07:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
levi.rogers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mid-West Posts: 111 OS: WinXP Pro	Yes and No. You could essentially create a separate group for each employee that needs to have a specific desktop setting. I would not advise this though as this defeats the pros of using "group" policy to manage your Domain. I would say possible loosen up the restrictions a bit so users can customize certain things on there own. I will add: For compliance and regulations you should leave things such as screen lockout where only an Admin can change them as this is one of the first things examiners will look at. Also keep your password policy strict and in place no matter who complains about it. I would like to add something I have learned. When working in a smaller environment where you are usually the one man IT team you should realize that when you change things people believe that if they ***** at you it will make them go away. You will learn to stick to your guns on this. For example I locked all users out of their network properties page, of course, someone said they might need in there(for god knows what) and I essentially just ignored them. This was a rule that was passed by the IT department along with the approval of the President effectively I just said that it was a compliance issue and if they would like to have special status they should speak with the higher up's. It worked that individual went away and since that moment has bugged me about nothing that he/she has been locked out of.

02-07-2007, 01:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Myrto Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12 OS: Win2000	Thanks a lot! I used the group policies and I fixed many things that I needed!

02-07-2007, 03:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Myrto Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12 OS: Win2000	Well, is there any possibilty that I can change the display settings for each user separately?