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How to Prevent changing desktop background and Screensaver on Windows by using group policy

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How To Prevent Changing Desktop Background And Screen Saver On Windows By Using Group Policy

Introduction:

Group Policy delivers a method of centralizing configuration settings and management of operating systems, computer settings, and user settings in a Microsoft IT environment.

Procedure:

Step 1: Press Windows key and R or search run. Enter gpedit.msc and press ok to open Group Policy Editor.

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Step 2: Select User configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Control Panel -->Personalization

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Step 3: This is the list of personalization.

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Step 4: Select Prevent changing Desktop Background and select Enabled Option. After Enable Group policy in applied.

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Conclusion:

We have reached the end of this article. In this guide, we have walked you through the steps required to Prevent changing desktop background and screensaver on windows by using group policy. Your feedback is much welcome.

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Frequently asked questions ( 5 )

Q

What are the limitations of a group policy?

A

Flexibility is limited -- GPOs can only be applied to users or computers. So they're limited when it comes to applying settings based on context.

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How often do group policies apply?

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By default, the policy is reapplied every 90 minutes. To set the interval at which policy will be reapplied, use the Group Policy Object Editor.

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How do I know if Group Policy is updated?

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The GPResult command, also called “group policy result”, is a Windows command-line tool used to check and display the group policies applied on the computer.

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Where are GPO files stored?

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The GPOs are stored in the SYSVOL folder. The SYSVOL folder is automatically replicated to other domain controllers in the same domain.

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How can I tell who modified a GPO?

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Using native auditing tools (Event Viewer).Navigate to Start Menu -> Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Event Viewer.

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