
Chapter 9 Managing Preferences 163
Setting Web Browser Preferences
Use web settings in Internet preferences to specify a preferred web browser and a
place to store downloaded files. You can also specify a starting point URL for your
browser using the Home Page location. Use the Search Page location to specify a
search engine URL.
Note: Some web browsers may ignore these settings.
To set web preferences:
1 In Workgroup Manager, click Preferences.
2 Make sure the right directory is selected and that you are authenticated for it.
To switch directories, click the small globe above the accounts list. If you are not
authenticated, click the lock.
3 Select one or more users, groups, or computer lists.
4 Click Internet.
5 Click Web and select a management setting (Once or Always).
6 To set the Default Web Browser, click Set and choose a preferred web browser
application.
7 Type a URL for the Home Page. This is the page a user sees when a browser opens.
8 Type a URL for the Search Page.
9 Type a folder location for storing downloaded files, or click Set to browse for a folder.
10 Click Apply Now.
Managing Login Preferences
Use Login preferences to set options for user login, provide password hints, and control
the user’s ability to restart and shut down the computer from the login screen. You can
also mount a group volume or make applications open automatically when a user logs
in. The table below summarizes what you can do with the settings on each Login pane.
Login preference pane What you can control
Login Items Access to the group volume, which applications open
automatically for the user, enable users to manage opening items
Scripts Specify a script to execute at Login or Log-out, execute or disable
the client computer’s own LoginHook or LogoutHook scripts
Login Window For computer lists only: The appearance and function of items in
the Login window, which users are listed if List of users is specified
Options For computer lists only: Allow Fast User Switching. How many
minutes of inactivity result in the user being logged out
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