Rationale

Accessories can be used to make changes to the system. Restricting access to these accessories helps to keep the system secure.

Instructions for the Start Menu

By default the user can find a wide selection of accessories under the System icon of the start menu.To hide individual accessories in the start menu:

  1. Go to Accessories > [accessory name] in IGEL Setup.
  2. Disable all Starting Methods for Session.
  3. Click Apply.

Alternatively, you can set a password for the accessories, see Password-Protecting Sessions and Accessories.

To hide the complete System icon, which contains the accessories:

  1. Go to User Interface > Desktop > Start Menu in IGEL Setup.
  2. Uncheck System tab. (Default: enabled)
  3. Click Apply.

Instructions for the Application Launcher

A wide selection of accessories can also be found under the System icon of the Application Launcher. To hide individual accessories in the Application Launcher:

  1. Go to Accessories > [accessory name] in IGEL Setup.
  2. Disable all Starting Methods for Session.
  3. Click Apply.

Alternatively, you can set a password for the accessories, see Password-Protecting Sessions and Accessories.

To hide the complete Application Launcher's System icon, which contains the accessories:

  1. Go to Accessories > Application Launcher > Application Launcher Configuration in IGEL Setup.
  2. Activate Hide system page. (Default: visible)
  3. Click Apply.