How to Change Desktop Wallpaper Permission in XP
- 1). Go to the "Start" menu and select "Run" from the menu. A dialogue box will appear. Type "GPEDIT.MSC" in the box and press Enter.
- 2). Open the "User Configuration" menu and then "Administrative Templates" and select "Display" from the "Control Panel."
- 3). Find the "Prevent Changing Wallpaper" option and then press "Enable." This will lock the desktop. If the desktop is already locked, you can press "Disable" to restore permissions. Click "OK" to confirm your changes.
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