At work, the domain I am in creates an icon on my desktop every time I log in.
It's REALLY ANNOYING, especially as it's for the can't-help-with-that desk, who I never use.
Turns out this is created by group policy.
I have asked for them to modify my user so it does not get created, but as I don't have admin rights on this particular domain server, as a fallback, I'm looking to see if I can't mess with the policy on my desktop - or at least block it from creating the damn icon... any clues form anyone as to how, would be most welcome!!!!
My Computer
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Lattitude E6500
OS
Windows 7 Pro (64bit).
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.54Ghz
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
8Gb
Graphics Card(s)
Intel/Dell "4 series Express Chipset"
Sound Card
Intel HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Regular Laptop LCD display
Screen Resolution
1280x800
Hard Drives
Seagate ST9250410ASG 250Gb (well it IS a laptop)...
Sorry but it would not be proper to assist you in removing something that your employers are fully entitled to add to the system you use - however insignificant this item would be
Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
CPU
Ryzen 9 5950X, 3.8 - 5.2 MHz
Motherboard
Asus Prime X570-Pro
Memory
64GB [2 x 32GB] DDR4 3200MHz
Graphics Card(s)
4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1650 Ti
Sound Card
On-board SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI [5.1 system]
Monitor(s) Displays
32" UHD 32 Bit HDR Monitor + 43" UHD 4K 32Bit HDR TV
Screen Resolution
2 x 3840 x 2160 @60Hz
Hard Drives
1TB M2 SSD OS, 500GB Fast Access SSD, 2 x 8TB Data + Various Externals from 1TB to 4TB, 10TB NAS
PSU
NZXT C750 80 PLUS Gold 750W Modular PSU
Case
Workstation Case [Matt Black]
Cooling
NZXT Kraken X63 280mm CPU Cooler +2x Quiet Case fans
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless MX Keys & K400 + others
Mouse
Logitech Wireless MX Master 3S
Internet Speed
920 MB Down 50 MB Up
Antivirus
BitDefender Total Security Pro
Browser
Chrome (always run latest Non-Beta)
Other Info
Also run ...
Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
Nexus 7 Android tablet x2
Samsung 10.2" tablet
Blackview TAB 8 4G Android Tablet c/w Keyboard
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Pad
Wacom Intuos Pro Small Pen Pad
Wacom Expresskeys Remote
Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
Shuttle Pro v2 Control
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 17 10750H
OS
Windows 11 Pro x64 Latest RP
CPU
Intel I7 10750H 5.0GHz
Motherboard
Dell XPS
Memory
32GB [2x16GB] DDR4 2933 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GTX1650Ti 4 GB GDDR6
Sound Card
Stock [Realtek] 4 Speaker
Monitor(s) Displays
17" IPS UHD+ Infinity Edge Touchscreen
Screen Resolution
3840 x 2400
Hard Drives
2TB M2 NVMe, 4TB External + various 500GB & 1TB External NVMe (also have access to spinner HDD from
PSU
Stock
Case
Stock XPS Aluminium & Carbon Fibre
Cooling
Stock - Active Fan Control
Keyboard
Backlit + Various Logitech
Mouse
Stock Track Pad + Logitech MX Trackball
Internet Speed
72 MB Down 18MB Up
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
Also run ...
Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
Nexus 7 Android tablet x2
10.2" tablet
Sony Z3 Android Smartphone
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Pad
Wacom Intuos Pro Small Pen Pad
Wacom Expresskeys Remote
Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
Shuttle Pro v2 Control Pad
10TB NAS
Im with nigel. Plus if you break something in group policy someone will have to come fix it. Its only an icon im sure they also do other things on logon as well
Im with nigel. Plus if you break something in group policy someone will have to come fix it. Its only an icon im sure they also do other things on logon as well
We cannot assist in anyway whatsoever to circumvent any policy or security restrictions put on systems if those systems are not yours but belong to your employer. Such discussions will need to be taken up with them.
4 x 4GB DDR3-1600 Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B (16GB)
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GeForce GTX770 Gaming OC 2GB
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition on board solution (ALC 898)
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic VA1912w Widescreen (VGA)
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
OCZ Agility 3 SSD 120GB SATA III x2 (RAID 0)
Samsung HD501LJ 500GB SATA II x2
Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 1TB SATA II
Iomega 1.5TB Ext USB 2.0
WD 2.0TB Ext USB 3.0
