arillso.defaultuser
Ansible Role: defaultuser
Description
This role sets up the desktop for a new user on Windows. It can manage desktop icons like "This Computer" and "Recycle Bin," adjust some functions and views in Windows Explorer, turn on Num Lock by default, control auto tray settings, and deactivate the First Run Wizard. (Linux support is not available yet.)
Installation
ansible-galaxy install arillso.defaultuser
Requirements
Role Variables
Windows
Desktop Shortcuts
Add or remove desktop icons for Computer, Recycle Bin, User Data, Control Panel, Network, and Add or Remove. You need to input new settings.
Option Name
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| {018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6} | OneDrive |
| {20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} | This PC |
| {5399E694-6CE5-4D6C-8FCE-1D8870FDCBA0} | Control Panel |
| {59031a47-3f72-44a7-89c5-5595fe6b30ee} | Users Files |
| {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} | Recycle Bin |
| {F02C1A0D-BE21-4350-88B0-7367FC96EF3C} | Network |
Option Data
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Icon is shown on the desktop |
| 1 | Icon is hidden |
defaultuser_explorer_shortcuts:
- name: '{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}'
data: '0'
- name: '{59031a47-3f72-44a7-89c5-5595fe6b30ee}'
data: '0'
- name: '{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}'
data: '0'
File Type Extensions
Choose to hide or show known file type extensions. See: Link
defaultuser_file_ext_enabled: true
Windows Explorer to Open This PC
Windows Explorer usually opens with Libraries selected. Setting this value to True will make it open with This PC selected.
See: Link
defaultuser_this_pc_enabled: true
Numlock
Sets the state of the NumLock key when Windows starts up. See: Link
defaultuser_numlock_default_enabled: true
Autotray
Controls whether inactive system tray icons are shown. Setting to true shows all icons.
defaultuser_auto_tray_enabled: true
First Run IE
Decides if the First Run wizard for Internet Explorer is enabled.
defaultuser_ie_first_run_wizard_enabled: false
Dependencies
None
Example Playbook
- hosts: all
roles:
- arillso.defaultuser
Author
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for the complete license text.
Copyright
(c) 2020, Arillso