#41314 - 2003-06-10 11:14 AM
install screensaver with loginscript on compu with restricted harddisk
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Distri-BOFH
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Registered: 2003-06-06
Posts: 3
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Hi,
I'm trying to roll-out a company screensaver. I want to do this by
using the login script. we use Kix32 for this. after a lot of
searching I have come so far, that the file copies to the laptop from
the network allthough the harddisk is restricted. I have done this by
using a policy that states that the user has rights to a folder the
login script created (also on the underlying folder (just create). Now
I found this info on how to install a screensaver by using a batch
file (Install a screensaver:
RUNDLL32 DESK.CPL,InstallScreenSaver (path)filename.scr)
(http://www.robvanderwoude.com/rundll.html) but when I try to use this
in the login script, the user gets to see his screensaver settings,
but it doesn't install the screensaver. I would like to install the
screensaver without the user seeing the desktop settings (screensaver
settings). Could anyone help me with this?
thanx,
Jeroen
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#41315 - 2003-06-10 02:50 PM
Re: install screensaver with loginscript on compu with restricted harddisk
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Kdyer
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Registered: 2001-01-03
Posts: 6241
Loc: Tigard, OR
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Jeroen,
Welcome to the board!
The best recommendation with a locked down machine is Policies. Specific screensavers can be set/deployed using GPOs/Policies.
Remember, the main purpose of a locked machine is so that the clients do not change 'em. ![[Wink]](images/icons/wink.gif)
Kent
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#41316 - 2003-06-10 03:17 PM
Re: install screensaver with loginscript on compu with restricted harddisk
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Allen
KiX Supporter
Registered: 2003-04-19
Posts: 4574
Loc: USA
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Below is a sample of how we manage the SS... maybe it will help you get started
;Check/Modify ScreenSaver Settings
if @producttype="Windows 2000 Professional"
$ss_key="HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop"
$ss_name=readvalue($ss_key,"SCRNSAVE.EXE")
$ss_secure=readvalue($ss_key,"ScreenSaverIsSecure")
$ss_timeout=readvalue($ss_key,"ScreenSaveTimeOut")
if $ss_name=""
$=WRITEVALUE($ss_key,"SCRNSAVE.EXE","C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\LOGON.SCR","REG_SZ")
endif
if $ss_secure=0
$=WRITEVALUE($ss_key,"ScreenSaverIsSecure","1","REG_SZ")
endif
if (val($ss_timeout) <= 300 ) OR (val($ss_timeout) > 1800)
$=WRITEVALUE($ss_key,"ScreenSaveTimeOut","900","REG_SZ")
endif
setm 'ss='
endif
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(... better days ahead)
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#41317 - 2003-06-10 03:34 PM
Re: install screensaver with loginscript on compu with restricted harddisk
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Distri-BOFH
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Registered: 2003-06-06
Posts: 3
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Hi,
thanx for the warm welcome! I locked the machine with policies, but now I want them to get a (custom) company screensaver (the MT wants this)... The screensaver will work on laptops that have local administrative rights, but, offcourse, I don't want this!
greetz,
jeroen
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#41319 - 2003-06-10 04:20 PM
Re: install screensaver with loginscript on compu with restricted harddisk
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Distri-BOFH
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Registered: 2003-06-06
Posts: 3
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Hi Les,
I know, but what I was trying to explain is that it doesn't work correctly. I set the policy so that they use the screensaver that is located on their harddisk (giving them rights on a folder somewhere on the harddisk), but I think that isn't enough. I think I should also install the screensaver (or something) because when I set the policy to use the screensaver (c:\program files\distri\telecombon.scr) and I check the screensaver settings, the screensaver selected field says: [none]. So I know I'm doing something wrong, but what????
greetings,
jeroen
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