Restrict changes to the desktop in Windows XP Pro

I have two computers that are running Windows XP Pro.  They must be used to access the Internet and Microsoft Office programs.  I turned on the guest account so that a password is not necessary to log in.  Some features are blocked because the user does not have the correct privileges.  It is very good.  However, I do not want 'Guests' to be able to add or delete desktop icons or change the wallpaper or modify the operation of the taskbar.  How can I put additional restrictions on computers?

Hello S Harris,

Windows XP by default does not have the ability to set restrictions on standard users to access wallpapers and set other restrictions.

There are several third party Applications which gives you an option to set the parental control on other user accounts. Research of Parental control software using your favourite search engine that will give you an ability to restrict access to users.

DISCLAIMER OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE:

Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

You can also see the article for more information about the guest account:

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/300489

Thank you
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