Andy Walker <awalker@nspank.invalid> wrote in
news:492845d2.883789265@news.webtv.com:
> The HKLM\...\NoActiveDesktopChanges registry key above determines
> whether or not the users of the machine have the ability to change
> their active desktop configuration. There are a large number of
> trojans and malware that change that registry entry to "1" in order to
> prevent users from removing the displayed content within the active
> desktop. You can also set this to 1 to prevent users from changing
> their wallpaper, for instance. It is not necessarily an indication
> that you are compromised, but by default user are allowed to change
> their active desktop settings. The Malwarebytes program flagged the
> registry entry because it is more often than not an indication that
> malware may be present. If you are comfortable with the appearance
> and functioning of your Windows desktop, and don't plan on allowing
> other users to change the desktop settings, then leave the registry
> entry set to 1, otherwise set it to zero or allow Malwarebytes to do
> it for you.
>
> Cheers,
> Andy
>
OK, thanks. Understand now.


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