Finder settings

Use this payload to control Finder preference settings and whether specific commands can be used.

Note: Use the Finder payload for OS X device, user, and user group configuration profiles. For more information, see About profiles and payloads and Payload best practices.

Finder preferences

You can change the look and feel of the Finder by using Simple Finder, which is a very restrictive environment. For example, a school might use Simple Finder for 2nd grade students to keep them focused on only certain apps.

You can also decide what items appear on the user’s desktop and whether the user receives a warning prior to his or her trash being emptied.

Finder commands

Specific commands can be hidden from the user.

Setting	Description
Connect to Server	When this option is chosen, users can use a dialog that lets them view, select, or manually connect to servers on your local network or on the Internet.
Eject	When this option is chosen, users can eject any mounted volumes or media attached to the Mac.
Burn Disc	When this option is chosen, it allows information to be written to a CD or DVD.
Go to Folder	When this option is chosen, users can open a folder or file by typing the path to that item.
Restart	When this option is chosen, users can restart their Mac.
Shut Down	When this option is chosen, users can shut down their Mac.