Group Policy: Custom User Interface

[xagesz]

So I have been trying to clean up my build and hide everything.  When I set up a Group Policy to start PinballX I get the PinballX Load screen then crash.

Log

20:00:32.6  6/3/2017:  PinballX - Version 2.36
20:00:33.4  6/3/2017:  Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (15.9GB)
20:00:33.4  6/3/2017:  Loading Settings
20:00:33.5  6/3/2017:  Initialize Component
20:00:33.5  6/3/2017:  Initialize Display
20:00:34.7  6/3/2017:  Loading PlugIns
20:00:34.7  6/3/2017:  Loaded Plugin:"PINemHi LeaderBoard" Version 1.0 By Dna Disturber
20:00:34.7  6/3/2017:  PlugIn: "PINemHi LeaderBoard" Initialized OK
20:00:34.7  6/3/2017:  Using Plugin System Version: 1
20:00:35.2  6/3/2017:  Created DirectX BackGlass Window
20:00:35.3  6/3/2017:  Hiding Cursor
20:00:35.3  6/3/2017:  Hiding Taskbar

 

[Draco1962]

Why a group policy vs. Setting up as a Startup process? If it is failing with a group policy setting, you are going to have to sort that for yourself. It isn't a PinballX error. 

[xagesz]

I don't want the Desktop to be seen at all. My computer boots in less than 5 seconds. I can hide bios screen. windows logo loading screen. I want the desktop hidden too. I want the button to click. and  boom instant pinball. like it was all one piece.  After PBX fails I can run it manually from run command like nothing happened. Some ideas on why would be great.  I know this is an oddball thing but I want fluididy.

[Draco1962]

Have you looked into running your PC in Kiosk mode instead?

[xagesz]

Have thought about it but won't that limit my ability to run explorer for update

 

[Draco1962]

You will have to explore that in detail. I haven't played with it to know the limitations.

[rablack97]

Try looking through this tutorial, Hiding windows 10,  I've been trying to do the same as well.  The only piece i'm missing is making the login graphic totally disappear and the swirling dots in win 10.

There is a section on how to shell your frontend, i haven't tried that yet, but I agree on the feature built into Pinball X, it flashes the desktop before running the actual program.

Enabling GOD mode helps as well to get to all the super user screen quicker in windows 10 as well

Windows 7 was easier to hide, Win 10 is a PITA.  Here is my tutorial for hiding win 7 if anyone is interested Hide Windows 7