[TheTechIsIn]

I will respond here rather than Email or a PM in an attempt to spread wisdom to those who might have a similar question. :winkgrin:

While it is easier to just create a seperate account, there is a registry modification that can be done, but since Im not using Windows right now Im not sure what it is off the top of my head..when I get back to my other system I will let you know the modification code to use.

 

[TheTechIsIn]

Sorry it took so long to get back to you,

I have gotten the reg. key entry's together.. there's only one problem, these keys will prohibit you from deleting items from the desktop as well..if this isn't what your looking to do I would recommend just creating a different profile, if you concerned about how the desktop is currently set up..about not wanting to set up the new profile you could clone your current one to the new account but with the restrictions. Let me know what you decide and Ill help you out.

 

[TheTechIsIn]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer, add or change the value named NoViewContextMenu, change its current data of (none) to 1

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Delete Registry key HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}


These keys together will remove the recycling bin from the desktop and prevent right click deleting from the desktop.

These keys will affect only the desktop display, users would still be able to delete files in Ms-dos Mode, Explorer, etc. this would in no way stop someone serious about wiping out some files, but would stop the casual point and click user.

 

[TheTechIsIn]

It will not delete it off the drive it will still be in the bin it will simply not be viewable or empty-able.

 

[TheTechIsIn]

Got to reiterate this is not the most secure method to prevent files from being deleted. A dos del command completely gets around the recycling bin. But it does accomplish what you want...I still recommend different user profiles....but its your choice.

 

[TheTechIsIn]

yep, your the "Super User" therefor god of the system.


Plus you wont have to worry about the "users" messing up the system files because Windows protects them from changes from the "little people"

 

[TheTechIsIn]

No problem, let us know how it goes...and tell your friends all the great minds ... (and me) are at Tech Support Forums. :winkgrin:

 

[TheTechIsIn]

Thats an idea, However it would rely on the fact that he would need to log onto an NT domain with his XP computer. If someone logged into the computer using the XP computers local domain account there would be no policy enforcement.

I was under the impression that it was a standalone XP system. Guess I could have asked. D-oh