ggonsalv's questions

Here is the issue.

At times we need to physically locate a PC. However the users tend to dismiss a pop-up notification. Additionally the PC may not be signed into and then the pop up will not display.

So my question is, given I have admin to the remote machine. Can I display full screen that says 'Call XYZ for Service', prevent a user from signing on, and if the user reboots the PC, display the same full screen.

Obliviously an Admin can undo the lock!

I currently have SCCM clients on all the PC's so maybe an SCCM solution.

I can code in .Net so maybe a code solution could help too...

Maybe altering the default wall paper so that it even shows when no-one is logged in...

A large organization(1500+ users, with 5 locations) is planning to refresh desktop hardware.

Is there any benefits going with an all-in-one desktop where the screen, CPU, disk drive, CD/DVD are in one unit, with USB keyboard and Mouse?

If on-site support is available is it better or is a separate CPU preferable?

Here is the system that is being considered.

ThinkCentre A70z All-In-One 19" System

Link http://www.lenovo.com/partners/us/en/a70z.html

Our specs.

° A70z
° Intel Core 2 Duo E7500
° Intel G41 Chipset
° All-In-One PC Form Factor
° 19” WXGA+
° 2 DIMM Slots 4GB Ram
° DVD Burner
° Web Cam & Mic
° Gigabit Ethernet
° 11 b/g/n wireless LAN
° 6 USB 2.0 Ports
° VESA 100mm mount
° Energy Star 5.0 standard on all models
° 3 Year on-Site Warranty

I know of whoami.exe. Is there a version called whereami.exe

The output should be able to tell me if I am on a LAN, wireless or VPN.

the machines would be running Windows Xp or better.