Configuring Desktop Settings (PLAB-BCM)

Welcome to the Configuring Desktop Settings lab. In this lab, you will be provided with the instructions and devices needed to develop your hands-on skills.

Overview

Learning Outcomes

In this lab, you will complete the following exercises:

  • Exercise 1 – Configuring Start Menu Settings
  • Exercise 2 – Customizing the Taskbar, Toolbars, and Notifications

After completing this lab, you will be able to:

  • Examine global Start menu folder.
  • Examine personal Start folder.
  • Export the Start menu settings.
  • Deploy the Start menu layout via group policy.
  • Manage taskbar settings.
  • Modify a template XML file.
  • Import XML for taskbar settings.

  • Configure notifications.
  • Work with system icons.
  • Create a custom toolbar.