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Yes it's a bit weird I see this is the same for Windows 8 Windows 8 editions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, they give you AppLocker for all server editions. It's a bit counter intuitive as Pro supports GPO and it's a core GPO setting. Dave

Hi you shouldn't have a problem logging back in using RDP obviously you'll have to use local credentials once you are off the domain. Dave CENTREL Solutions

Hi Matt, That's great thanks for your comments - interesting ideas. Thanks, Dave CENTREL Solutions

Hmmmm interesting... so we'd have to store the MIS identifier in Active Directory somewhere (so that we know the data we just had about Jenny Bloggs is actually jsmith in Active Directory) We could have a profile "Change Username" that does the tasks you mention (moving data, creating an alias etc) OK sorry for the polling :-) but another question... how useful would the two options be that A) The data from the MIS is automatically sent to the software and you are prompted that a username change is required ("Would you like to authorise?") and the changes are made automatically. B) You are told of the name change (by the MIS admin) and you (or they) fill in a form, selecting the user and enter the updated firstname and surname and the changes are made automatically. Thanks again, Dave

Hi, OK so I've taken a look at this... Explorer stores the icon positions in the following format. It seems that is stores icon positions in a different key dependant on the screen resolution (hence why projector connections normally screw up my icon locations I guess). Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags\1\Desktop] "ItemPos1024x768x96(1)"=hex:00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,0f,\ 00,00,00,a2,01,00,00,14,00,1f,78,40,f0,5f,64,81,50,1b,10,9f,08,00,aa,00,2f" You would need to either block the client from changing this key, or to replace the settings after it changes them, or before explorer starts up. Hmmm this is quite tricky Thanks, Dave CENTREL Solutions CENTREL Solutions - Network Automation, User Provisioning, Audit and Network Documentation

Hi, Yes the "Don't save settings on exit" GPO won't work - the description states it doesn't prevent changes to shortcuts. "If you enable this setting, users can change the desktop, but some changes, such as the position of open windows or the size and position of the taskbar, are not saved when users log off. However, shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved." I'll see if I can find the registry setting you need to clear (probably on log off) or you can use mandatory profiles... This is why we created XIA links to get around some of these Group Policy headaches! XIA Links - Desktop Application Launcher Thanks, Dave

Sorry for the SPAM but if anyone stumbles on this you might be interested in this XIA Links - Desktop Application Launcher

Hi, If you don't mind paying for the software Automate creation of user accounts in Active Directory, Exchange mailboxes and more Thanks, Dave

Hi, Having recently had a very random issue in a school I thought I'd post it up. When closing Outlook 2010 the application crashes and asks if you would like to restart it every time. An application event log message is written however has no useful information within it. Disabling all Add-ins and running the application as a Domain Admin has no effect. It turns out that it was caused by the following Group Policy Object setting. How odd. I hope this is enough information for someone to find this thread if they get stuck with the same randomness! User Configuration GPO Microsoft Outlook 2010/Disable Items in User Interface/Predefined/Disable Quick Steps Gallery Thanks, Dave CENTREL Solutions

Hi, Funny that I had this problem this week. Can you try rebooting then check your DNS settings and make sure these are correct and point to valid DNS servers I found the secondary DNS was pointing to an invalid server. I went with a single DNS entry to a known good DNS server and tested with NSLOOKUP. If this doesn't work try stopping the netlogon service manually and check the Event Log. Thanks, Dave CENTREL Solutions