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What I'm looking to do is to start it up, then have it load IE in kiosk mode.
The IE part is easy, (-k) but I'm looking to find out how I can get the computer to start up without explorer.
I've heard its as simple as changing a registry entry. Any clues?
KevinDeus
Posted 2010-02-11T17:04:37.910
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You can use the following registry key to change the shell that is started on bootup:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon] Shell"="explorer.exe"
However, I recommend you read this ServerFault question which addresses the same issue and has some good insights.
heavyd
Posted 2010-02-11T17:04:37.910
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Yup. Thats the way.. – Bibhas – 2010-02-11T19:11:59.960
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FYI, as a follow up: http://superuser.com/questions/108265/how-do-you-replace-the-logon-shell-with-iexplore
– KevinDeus – 2010-02-17T00:04:37.920
What exactly do you mean by "without explorer"? – ChrisF – 2010-02-11T17:08:38.057
1uhhh.. not there? The same thing as if you were to go into task manager and shut it off.. – KevinDeus – 2010-02-11T17:10:32.840