restricting local users (8.1)

[claireadams]

I thought 'kiosk mode' might do it but nope. Does anyone know how to restrict a local user to only be able to use notepad? It's probably obvious but I can't find it anywhere

[NB9457]

Applocker and only allow notepad?

 

Set Gruop policy as you would to restrict user, disable the C drive access, run and powershell commands and redirect the start and desktop menu to notepad only, worked for me in the past!

[NB9457]

Applocker and only allow notepad?

 

Set Gruop policy as you would to restrict user, disable the C drive access, run and powershell commands and redirect the start and desktop menu to notepad only, worked for me in the past!

 

You can set GPs for local machines too.

[claireadams]

Thanks, managed a work around as they were needed that day. Created local user as a 'child account' and restricted the settings. That being said there are issues with a few not opening the 'PC settings'. It tries and eventually fails. I've tried the WSReset, made sure it's up to date and still nothing.