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Using the WINSelect Kiosk ModeThis setting allows administrators to create a kiosk type workstation where only specified executablescan be run. It also disables access to the Start button and Windows Taskbar. To access the Kiosk mode,click on the Kiosk node in the left pane of the Administrative Console.To create a Kiosk workstation, select Enable in the WINSelect Kiosk Panel.To add an application, click Add and enter any executables that are active on the workstation. Onceadded to the list, these applications are available to the workstation user. Any application with a selectedcheck box next to it will appear maximized on screen following a restart. Applications that are notselected will still be available and can be accessed through the WINSelect Kiosk Panel. The applicationsadded to the Kiosk Panel should remain open till the settings are applied in WINSelect.Use the Maintain current size and position check box for application windows to specify the window sizeand desktop placement for enabled applications. If this option is selected, the applications will openimmediately and the administrator can set the size and position by clicking and dragging windowframe edges.Desktop shortcuts cannot be added to the list of applications; the executable itselfmust be added.There are three ways which a WINSelect Kiosk can function:• One or more maximized applications: These can be selected using the Windows Taskbar.Enable these by selecting a series of applications using the Add button and select the checkbox next to each added application.• Applications selected but not maximized: Applications can be accessed from the WINSelectKiosk Panel. Configure by selecting a series of applications using the Add button and leavingthe check boxes cleared. The user will switch between these applications using the WINSelectKiosk Panel.• Applications selected, size specified, and placed by the administrator: Configure by selectinga series of applications and selecting the Maintain current size and position for applicationwindows check box for application windows.30
The Kiosk panel is minimized to the Taskbar upon startup.To remove an executable from the Kiosk list, select it and click Remove.When Kiosk Mode is enabled the following settings are automatically applied and cannot be disabled:• Task manager is disabled• Right-click is disabled on Taskbar and Start Menu• Taskbar icons are hidden ( System Tray, clock)• Start button is completely disabled• Applications are disabled• All UNC (Universal Naming Convention) paths are disabled• Printing is blocked on Internet Explorer and FirefoxClick Apply to save the changes and create the Kiosk settings. A logoff is required for changes to takeeffect.WINSelect Kiosk PanelWhen the WINSelect Kiosk is active on a workstation, the selected applications appear in the WINSelectKiosk Panel. By default, this panel is minimized to the Taskbar on startup. Click on the Taskbar tomaximize the WINSelect Kiosk panel.31
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