Friday, 3 February 2012

Restrict user to change Desktop Wallpaper

To prevent Users changing Desktop Wallpaper with Group Policy (Windows XP Professional Edition), Follow the steps below:

1. Click Start and then Run.
2. Type in gpedit.msc and click OK.
3. In Group Policy Editor, go to

Local Computer Policy -> User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Desktop -> Active Desktop

4. In the right panel, double click 'Active Desktop Wallpaper' to open it.
5. Select  Enable, provide the path of the desired wallpaper in ‘Wallpaper Name’ and choose the wallpaper style.
6. double click 'Enable Active Desktop' to open it.
7. Select Enable, click OK.

Note:restart to let it work.


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