Windows 7 as kiosk
Hi, I have a requirement for disabling Alt+tab and Alt+Ctrl+del on Windows 7 machines which we will use as Kiosk. I couldn't find a setting via GPOs or registries that will get this done. Can someone help?
Hi,
This blog might be helpful to you:
Building Public Kiosk Workstations with Windows 7 and #Windows8 #ITPro
http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithmayer/archive/2012/08/03/building-public-kiosk-stations-with-windows-7-and-windows8-itpro.aspx
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Suggestions for remote access of Kiosks
I am starting planning a upgrade of a interactive kiosk and have been requested to include a number of additional options.
Current Setup
The Kiosk is a instore touchscreen unit that allows the customers to select and read product inforamtion, play video clips, and enter customer satisfaction feedback. Statistics of usage is stored in a text file that is retrieved form time to time.
The current aplication is +/- 160 Megs
22 Video clips ranging in size from 4Megs to 380Megs Currently Mpeg1, 720x576 Runs full screen
Created with Director 2004MX Ver10.1
OS Windows XP Pro
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Updates Requested.
New format (22" widescreen)
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Remote Update (load /replace information)
Remote Diagnostics
I relise that not all of this is possible but would like to here sugestions.
The HD Video will create even larger files and this will complicate the update proceedure, however the video files are not changed very often.
We have an extensive 3G/HSDPA data network across the country and most of the Kiosks will be able to access this network.
PUSH or PULL ??
The question is should each unit "send" its data to a central server or should a central computer "download" the data from each unit?
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The diagnostics have been requested since some of the store managers "forget" to turn them on or off or report eratic performance of the kiosk.
The current kiosks have been a great sucsess and have been operating for over 3 years with very few problems, however they are now looking old and the equipment is past its warrenty and we would like to increase the quality of the video inserts.
Windows 7?? better or worse. The kiosks are expected to be instores for at least 3 years...
Any comments most welcome
Rob HYou would need one of the machines to test if full screen HD video is possible... the video card would have to support HD video.
If you can upgrade to D11.5 then you can take advantage of native support of H.264 video.
If you use the Multiuser Xtra (or the free open source OpenSMUS) then you can have each of the units communicate with the server and vice versa for all your remote features.
You could upgrade to Windows 7, but it's not going to give you any better features/looks since it's a kiosk running a Director built front end... as well, there are the UAC security issues to deal with in Vista or Win7. I would think it's more important to upgrade the hardware to run the HD video smoothly.
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window of my kiosk?
I'd do it by making my window a subclass of NSWindow. Then initialize it as a borderless window:
<pre class="command">- (id)initWithContentRect:(NSRect)contentRect
styleMask:(unsigned int)aStyle
backing:(NSBackingStoreType)bufferingType
defer:(BOOL)flag
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styleMask:NSBorderlessWindowMask
backing:NSBackingStoreBuffered
defer:NO];
return result;
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<pre class="command">- (BOOL) canBecomeKeyWindow
return YES;
}</pre>Finally, in your window subclass, add an awakeFromNib method:
<pre class="command">- (void)awakeFromNib
NSScreen *myScreen = [self screen];
NSRect myScreenRect = [myScreen frame];
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Disable addressbar in Assigned Internet Explorer
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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.
Thanks
Jerry C
(originally asked in answers.microsoft.com)Jerry
I am sure you have but have you looked at kiosk mode?
http://www.geek.com/microsoft/windows-8-1-kiosk-mode-locks-systems-to-a-single-app-1552963/
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/hyperyash/archive/2013/10/25/enable-kiosk-mode-in-windows-8-1.aspx
If Kiosk doesnt cut it the below thread has a bit about how to lock it down via GP.
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/6c67d219-dba9-4de8-988f-ae46b19b2ccb/windows-81-kiosk-mode?forum=w8itproinstall
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screen. Is this by design or just something that was over looked? I also noticed that Crt+Alt+Del works and though I haven't gone back to the original machines that have not been upgraded yet, I believe this didn't used to work.Hi,
Sorry for late reply.
Based on my test,we didn't meet this issue.
I suggest that we check the Group policy first.
Regards,
Kelvin Xu
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hi
How to enable kiosk mode on windows 7 ?
i need to a sample that when windows be load Disable below things
Task Manager
Driver
Task Bar
Combine Keys for example (Alt + Tab , Alt + F4 and ....)
please help me for solve it
it's urgent
thanksHi vahidbakhtiary,
As the reply from Monkeyboy, you could modify registry settings on systems to achieve what you want. There are many demo code online which showed us how to modify registry settings.
hi
How to enable kiosk mode on windows 7 ?
i need to a sample that when windows be load Disable below things
Task Manager
Driver
Task Bar
Combine Keys for example (Alt + Tab , Alt + F4 and ....)
please help me for solve it
it's urgent
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These options might be dangerous. If someone who knew nothing about the program with this function and he uses this program, it might hurt his system. Since this, it would be better not to post this code in the forum to avoid someone tried the code and hurt
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Windows 7 x64 MAK Key in KIOSK Image
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Hi all,
I am reimaging some kiosk image using MAK key. At the end of TS, i am using "cscript.exe c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX". works, its activate (verify by slmgr.vbs /dli, and under properties)
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orionthanks for reply
Shaun
I was running -ato, but this time i changed to run after reboot once Symantec install.
So, it install symantec, reboot and i am running
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Hi,
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Display window task bar on web page opened in kiosk mode.
I am using IE8 in Window 7.
I open a certain web page in kiosk mode (call IE browser with -k option, a full screen without window frame). How can the window task bar be displayed at the bottom of the web page while the web page is in kiosk mode?
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How the web browser opens links from other programs is set in Internet Options.
I don't think your EULA's cover Word or Outlook on public access computers.
Allowing the public to access the windows shell is asking for trouble.... putty and your networks mud.
Firstly you should update the machine with the latest Windows updates and IE11. And download the admx files and use GPEdit applied to the Guest account to lock down the machine for that user account.(including the shell)
Websearch: creating kiosk applications for IE Group Policy
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Kodak Compatible (Kiosk) Mac to Windows
Hello,
I've been creating images that I'd like printed at a photo lab. I create the images in Illustrator; Copy and paste into Photoshop; flatten the artwork and save as a jpg @ 300dpi and re-size the artwork to 4x6 (standard photo size)
According to the photo lab there is nothing wrong with this file, however, the machine will not recognize it.
I transfer my file to a USB stick that has been formatted to a MS DOS disk. The file is located on the disk by the Kodak (kphoto machine) and can be read, but it will not open or display it.
I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if I can overcome this "compatibility issue" Photoshop is the industry benchmark for photo editing so I assume it's a Windows/Mac issue or something I'm doing in the 'save as' options.
Any help is always appreciated.
Joe>I create the images in Illustrator; Copy and paste into Photoshop; flatten the artwork and save as a jpg @ 300dpi and re-size the artwork to 4x6 (standard photo size)
That's a lot of extra steps. Why don't you 'save for web' directly from Illustrator? 'Save for web', whether from Illustrator or Photoshop automatically addresses the issues noted by Rick. -
Windows 10 Kiosk Mode / Assigned Access?
We would like to set up laptops for people to use to check out to temporarily work from home by RDP into their office desktop PC. The laptop will be used a dumb terminal connecting to their work PC over VPN.All they should be able to do is:Turn the laptop on, log in, connect to their home wireless network or a portable hotspot, connect to VPN, launch Remote Desktop, log out and power off the laptop. Nothing else! They don't need browser access to log into hotel or Starbucks wifi login pages because the laptops are intended for home use or else they will be provided with a MiFi. However, they need some indicator that the internet connection is working properly.I'd like to have the Cisco VPN client and remote desktop app both launch automatically and prompt the user for VPN credentials and computer name to connect to when the user logs...
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IPhone 3gs will no longer sync to iTunes on Windows 7 x64
My iPhone 3gs worked fine up until the last 2 updates. Ever since then, the iphone is not even recognized by iTunes. When I go under "devices" in the advanced settings I can see the backup for my phone. Why can't it recognize a phone that it's already recognized? I installed the latest 10.4 and still it's not recognized. I know the computer sees it as it's listed as "started" and "automatic" under services in the admin tools. I've pretty much tried every work around I can think of or seen online and nothing has worked at all. Really have no idea what to do next.
If anyone has any idea how to resolve this issue, I would greatly appreciate it! My setup is below:
Windows 7 pro x64
iTunes 10.4
iphone 3gs
Thanks in advance for any assistance!Ok! So I just came across this randomly in another thread from user Kempas (thanks a lot!). It totally fixed the problem so I thought I'd repost it!
https://discussions.apple.com/message/10644045#10644045
Ok, I'm assuming everyone who is having trouble with Windows 7 (64-bit? mine is) has tried the following solution I found over at en.kioskea.net posted by a guy called Steve78545 (hey, you got to give a dude his due).
It's maybe because Windows 7 uses a MTP driver instead of the USBAAPL by default, and what you need is an 'Apple Mobile Device USB Driver' which you might not have in 'Universal Serial Bus Controllers' (check it and see). If you haven't got it, as good ol' Steve78545 suggested:
Update the driver by expanding 'Portable Devices' from the list, right click Apple iPhone/iPhone and select 'Update Driver Software'. Then select 'Browse My computer...'
Copy the following path and paste it in - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\Drivers - then hit 'Next'.
Let the thing do it's...thing an it should work. At least it did for me, so I hope it helps a few people out!
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