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[waldchr]

Is it possible to change the desktop background, hide the desktop icons, and hide the menu bar (in windows) using a batch script? If not, could someone direct me as to how to do it in C/C++?

Thanks

[sknake]

What are you trying to do exactly? I think this is probably beyond the capabilities of the command prompt but can be done in C/C++.

[waldchr]

I have my way that I want the computer to look, and my parents have their own way, and I want a fast way to switch between the two.

Also, I know it can be done in C/C++, I just don't want to have to deal with all that windows code (seriously, Hungarian notation can be taken too far :P).

[sknake]

Why don't you just create another logon profile? That is part of the reason they exist so each user can have their own settings

[waldchr]

They don't like how much time it takes to switch users, and they have to be around when they turn it on to get into their account right away.

[sknake]

You can set it to autologin w/ their profile and you can log theirs out and use yours... then when you're done log them back on.

[waldchr]

hmmm, I didn't know you could do that. I'll have to try that. I was hoping that I could get and use this on any computer. You know, take my configs with me.