Windows Mobile 2003 Tweaks - Enable policy restrictions

Pocket PC 2002/2003 devices includes a system policy system to prevent users from downloading and installing new programs via Pocket Internet Explorer, Inbox, File Explorer, ActiveSync or beaming between devices or renaming files.

To do this, follow the next steps:

  1. Open the PHM Registry Editor. Click here for more details.
     
  2. Expand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ControlPanel\AdminPassword
  3. Rename the "Redirect" value to "xRedirect"
     
  4. Soft reset and go to Start -> Settings -> System tab -> Policy applet to set the policy restriction on the device.

 


Author:

Lex van der Horst

Date Added:

19-09-2004

Last Reviewed:

04-12-2004