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Visitor Administration User Guide 55
APPENDIX C Windows SteadyState
Windows SteadyState can be used to maintain Kiosk stability. It can be downloaded from: http://
www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/sharedaccess/default.mspx. Install SteadyState
according to the instructions provided with the software.
Configuration of Windows SteadyState
In a Windows Workgroup environment, the Windows Administrator should configure computer and
user restrictions to limit what the user can do. The following settings are recommended for the Kiosk.
For detailed instructions, refer to the Windows SteadyState documentation.
Enabling Computer Restrictions
The Windows Administrator should perform the following steps.
1. In Windows SteadyState, click Set Computer Restrictions.
2. Select all of the Computer Restrictions except for:
• Prevent users from creating folders and files on drive C:\
• Turn on the Welcome screen (Windows XP only)
Enabling User Restrictions
As the Windows Administrator, configure the following restrictions for the Windows User.
1. In Windows SteadyState, click on the Windows User.
2. Do not enable General settings. On the General tab, make sure all the check boxes are cleared.
3. Select all of the Windows Restrictions except for:
• Allow only programs in the Programs Files and Windows folders to run
4. Hide all drives.
5. Select all Feature Restrictions except for: