HP ThinShell Administrator Guide
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Table of contents 1 Getting started .................................................................................................................................................. 1 Supported operating systems ............................................................................................................... 1 Obtaining and launching HP ThinShell ................................................................................................. 1 2 Configuration ................................
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1 Getting started HP ThinShell is a client automation tool that enables Kiosk Mode (shell replacement) functionality for standard users (non-administrators). Features of HP ThinShell include the following: ● You can choose to customize and use the built-in HP ThinShell interface or specify an entirely different shell program. ● Using your administrator credentials, you can customize the HP ThinShell interface and settings from within a standard user account.
2 Configuration ● Creating an HP ThinShell configuration ● Exporting and deploying an HP ThinShell configuration ● Switching to Administrator Mode in Kiosk Mode Creating an HP ThinShell configuration The following table describes the options available on each tab in the HP ThinShell Configuration utility. Tab Description User interface Allows you to enable Kiosk Mode and specify which components of the HP ThinShell interface will be accessible by standard users.
Exporting and deploying an HP ThinShell configuration The HP ThinShell configuration can be exported as a Windows registry file so that it can easily be deployed to other thin clients. To export an HP ThinShell configuration to a registry file: 1. Click the Export button in the lower left-hand corner of the HP ThinShell Configuration utility. 2. Select the destination folder, and then enter a name for the configuration. 3. Click Save.
3 Tips and best practices Consider the following information when using HP ThinShell: ● Some applications might require a launch delay to function properly. ● When setting Internet Explorer as an auto-started application, be sure to launch the version that best matches the operating system (32-bit or 64-bit), otherwise the end-of-session action might not properly trigger. ● HP ThinShell does not filter the Kiosk Mode web browser content. Keep this in mind when selecting the websites.
A Internet Explorer registry restrictions Modify the following registry key to restrict the Kiosk Mode web browser: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer \Restrictions The following table describes the registry settings that are applicable to HP ThinShell: NoSelectDownloadDir Disables the Save command in the File Download dialog box. NoBrowserContextMenu Disables the right-click context menu in the browser.
