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Desktop for Windows

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This application provides robust control over Windows startup programs and system access. It stops all non-allowed programs at startup and blocks key system components, enhancing user control.

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  • Pros

    • Blocks non-allowed programs during system startup.
    • Allows defining a list of permitted applications.
    • Restricts access to My Computer, Network Places, and Run command.
    • Disables Task Manager and Windows Key functions.
    • Integrates into Windows startup and taskbar.

  • Cons

    • No granular control for individual blocked features.
    • Does not support different user or group profiles.
    • Lacks options for temporary or timed access.
    • No audit logging or reporting functionality specified.
    • Universally blocks all drives without exception options.
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.0
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 10
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 2000
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
1,614
Downloads Last Week
1
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Developer’s Description

By SchoolApps
Stop all running programs when your desktop starts up except for allowed programs.
Desktop blocks all programs except for those running when Desktop starts up or those programs added to allowed programs. When started Desktop blocks, My Computer, My Network Places, the Run command, Task Manager buttons, Windows Key, and all drives from view of user. Desktop is placed in Windows startup and resides in the taskbar for easy access.
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