Hi,I know it's still RC but I was wondering if anyone had a clue where I would start re locking down Windows 7. Ideally we want it to;1. Boot up with a custom loading screen2. Start our application only3. Not allow the user to run any other applications or even see/use the usual Windows features (no taskbar, no bottom left menu, no access to desktop etc).Basically we need it to seem like a box that boots into our application and only our application.Pretty big task, I know! I guess the locking down bit will be something to do with local group policies?And I know we'll have to handle patching. I was thinking of packaging MS patches so they install without user intervention etc. And have the patches on a seperate patch server, with our locked down PCs pointing to said patch server.Anyway, long shot but any advice would be helpful.Thanks.

Hi Robert I think what you need is one of the, freely available, custom Group Policy Admimistrative Templates designed to lock down user accounts on corporate systems.Something like this is not OS specific, although Windows 7 does have around 300new GP settings.The best place toget information about these templates and suggestions on how to deploy themis ourGroup Policy Forum.The experts there will be happy to help.Hope this helps.Thank You for testing Windows 7 Ronnie Vernon MVP

Thanks very much Ronnie. That's a great help :)

Hi RobertYou're welcome, good luck with the lock down.Regards,Thank You for testing Windows 7 Ronnie Vernon MVP

Robert, did you find a custom security templet that meet you needs. IF so, can you post it somewhere or point me to where you found it. I need to lockdown 200 Public Use computer. Gary W.