Desktop

Contains settings to manage behavior of the user's desktop, as well as which default icons are displayed on that desktop.

• Computer
  Allow theme files from network locations

  At least Windows 11 Version 22H2
• User
  Do not add shares of recently opened documents to Network Locations

  Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only
• User
  Don't save settings at exit

  At least Windows 2000
• ComputerUser
  Hide and disable all items on the desktop

  At least Windows 2000
• User
  Hide Internet Explorer icon on desktop

  At least Windows 2000
• User
  Hide Network Locations icon on desktop

  At least Windows 2000
• User
  Prevent adding, dragging, dropping and closing the Taskbar's toolbars

  At least Windows 2000
• User
  Prohibit adjusting desktop toolbars

  At least Windows 2000
• User
  Prohibit User from manually redirecting Profile Folders

  At least Windows 2000
• User
  Remove Computer icon on the desktop

  At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional
• User
  Remove My Documents icon on the desktop

  Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only
• User
  Remove Properties from the Computer icon context menu

  At least Windows 2000 Service Pack 3
• User
  Remove Properties from the Documents icon context menu

  Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only
• User
  Remove Properties from the Recycle Bin context menu

  At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional
• User
  Remove Recycle Bin icon from desktop

  At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional
• User
  Remove the Desktop Cleanup Wizard

  Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP only
• User
  Turn off Aero Shake window minimizing mouse gesture

  At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7