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Thin Desktop

Thin Desktop makes it easy to turn a Windows based PC into a locked down device that restricts the user to run a single application which becomes the entire user interface. The standard Windows desktop and start menu will be prevented from appearing.

Features and Benefits

Re-purpose the PC, avoiding the cost of buying a new PC or Thin Client
Eliminate non work related computer usage, increasing end user productivity
Simple method to lock down a PC, reducing desktop visits by support staff
Access Vista in a VM from the current desktop, allowing for rapid testing and deployment
Flexible implementation, simplifying desktop administration

How Does it Work?

Thin Desktop prevents the Windows Explorer Shell from running on startup. In place of the standard Explorer Shell, a program of your choice becomes the only available user interface. In the event of the program terminating, it is immediately re-launched by Thin Desktop.

A common scenario is to restrict the desktop to running thin client software for Citrix ICA or Microsoft RDP connecting to a terminal server or virtual machine.

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