Disable Display Properties in Windows XP

Google definition: Group Policy is a feature of the Microsoft Windows NT family of operating systems. Group Policy is a set of rules which control the working environment of user accounts and computer accounts.

Lets do some useful tricks with gpedit.msc, open Run box, click Start Menu and click Run or useWindow Key+R combination, type gpedit.msc to open a Group Policy window.

I am going to disable Display Properties to restrict user not to change any thing related to Display Properties, like desktop wallpaper, screen saver, skin or theme, appearance, power options etc. So, on the left panel of Group Policy click Administrative Templates » Control Panel » Display, on the right side look for Remove Display in Control panel.

Double click or right click and select Properties to modify current settings, check "Enabled" radio box, click Apply to save settings. You changes will take immediate effect without system reboot or log off.

Now when you want to open Display Properties, system will show following notification.

You can do more fun with gpedit.msc to restrict peoples while using your PC or notebook having Windows XP installed :)