Security Settings

[Jordi]

I recently used Cetus StormWindows to add security settings to stations in my network. However, something seems to have gone awry, and I had to override the StormWindows interface to remove the security settings. I know where the key to remove them is, (local_ machine and current_user, software, microsoft, windows, current version, policies) and I have removed all of them, or so it seems, because I still can't access my Display Settings from Control Panel, but everything else seems to be unrestricted. Any suggestions are, of course, welcome.

[Anonymous]

Dear Jordi.
I've read your answer to a posting where you raise an ethical question. I also recall your reply to me when I asked how to beat a restriction imposed by my administrator.
You wrote:
"those restrictions are there for a reason.... but if you wanna take 'em off, look at the security branch of the local Regedit database, you should find your answer there. :-) RTFM."
I don't see anything wrong with wanting to Right-Click on the gray area of the Task Bar and then select Properties from the shortcut menu. Its not as if I try to hack into places on our net to peep at files that don't belong to me. I just want to customize the appearance of my desktop. Even in China not all desktops look alike. There should always be room for individualism. :-)
As to your reply to me, well your advice it didn't work and my desktop looks exactly like all other desktops in our organization, exactly like big- brother wants. As to: "RTFM", I read one F book about the subject but it wasn't very useful. Do you know of a good book? (If it's not unethical that is) :-)
Bye,
Enoch.
Hanoch@environment.gov.il

[Anonymous]

Ethics have nothing to do with your administrator imposing policy settings. #1. they are imposed so that troubleshooting and repairs are quick and easy. I have an image file of the drives and if there is a problem.. all I do is reformat and reinstall the image. 15 minutes of downtime and the user is back to work. #2. You can claim individualism, but your company bought and paid for that computer. And they are buying your time to work for them. Not for you to play with the computer they allow you to use for the performance of your job. If you want to customize how your computer looks or just otherwise play with it.... then go out and purchase your own computer and then you can screw it up until your lil heart's content.