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vmgdk
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Creating a non-sticky XP desktop?

I am trying to determine the best way to configure a non-sticky XP desktop. The goal is to have the desktop revert back to an original state after a user logs out. So all desktop will be the same. I was hoping to achieve this by using a non-persistent View deployment with desktops that have non-persistent virtual disks. The trick I find, is setting the desktop to "reset" upon user logoff. I was hoping to find a configurable option within View for this, and I do not seem to be able to find it. The other alternative is to write a script that will change the power state of a pool of View desktop to "reset" once a day, but this seems a bit cheesy. Any ideas or opinions on the best way to achieve a non-sticky desktop with View? Thanks all in advance.

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mnmorris
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Create an automated non-persistant desktop pool and make sure that "Power off and delete virtual machine after first use" is selected. When the user logs off the desktop vm will be destroyed and another provisioned in its place.

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