Creating a kiosk

[spinney]

I'm looking to turn a few computers into kiosks to run web apps, and web apps only. I've considered KioWare, but I'd like to see if there is a simple and free solution first. I headed over to the local group policy editor and found "run only specified Windows applications" and enabled that to only allow internet explorer, but that doesn't restrict a user from messing around within windows explorer and messing with settings, etc. Basically I want to lock down the pc and restrict everything except for a browser for a user account. Any suggestions? If nothing else, is there a cheaper solution than KioWare? Thanks!

 

[Scott_D_Bowen]

Look at explorer replacements and using very limited guest accounts, etc.

Sure you could do it yourself, but what is your time worth?

 

[the great randini]

in xp and vista microsoft had a great tool called "steady state", with a dozen clicks you could lock down everything. It is not supported by win7 and up, although they do offer a few resources to ensure that you dont miss anything.it is for win 7 but will work on 8.

Windows SteadyState Reference Spreadsheet

Creating a Steady State by Using Microsoft Technologies

Group Policy Settings for Creating a Steady State

 

[spinney]

in xp and vista microsoft had a great tool called "steady state", with a dozen clicks you could lock down everything. It is not supported by win7 and up, although they do offer a few resources to ensure that you dont miss anything.it is for win 7 but will work on 8.

Windows SteadyState Reference Spreadsheet

Creating a Steady State by Using Microsoft Technologies

Group Policy Settings for Creating a Steady State

The majority of the group policy settings don't exist for the steady state equivalent, which kinda sucks.. like Scott suggested, it's a lot of work. If nothing else, I'll consider this though. Thanks so much, I had no idea this existed

 

[das_stig]

Lots of stuff on how to turn W7 into a locked down kiosk, using Google.

For example ..

http://sysadministrivia.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/creating-kiosk-machine-with-windows-7.html

 

[trevor brand]

There is a free software for windows 8 that can create a kiosk called Reboot Restore RX, works just like Deep Freeze but is the freeware version!

http://www.horizondatasys.com/en/products_and_solutions.aspx?ProductId=18

 

[yvesmailhot]

Hi, it's not free but here it is anyway: InTiles at http://intiles.com

The browser engine is Chromium.