For security reasons, i need to investigate how to lock down windows 8.1 so that the user is restricted to the desktop only and only has access to a certain few applications.
These PC's are in a domain and are used for either Accounting or POS.
The software is what it is and changing the software is not an option.
Right now, the users log into XP machines. The desired programs auto-load and all is well.
As of April 1st, the XP POS machines will no longer be PCI compliant. We prefer to step up to win 8.1 stations, but locking them down via group policy is proving to be difficult.
We don't want third party tools.
Certainly this must be achievable via group policy.
Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
ThanksJerry C
(originally asked in answers.microsoft.com)