When you log off your computer, Windows will normally save all your settings. This includes your desktop configuration, icon placement, and so on. Most people find this useful so that they do not have to reconfigure the desktop each time they log on.

However, for security purposes, some users may not want settings to be saved when logging off. You can prevent changes from being saved using the steps outlined below.

1. Click Start and click Run.

2. Type regedit and Click OK.
3. Expand the following registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ Explorer
4. Double click the NoSaveSettings value. If the value does not exist, click Edit, point to New, and click DWORD Value. Type in NoSaveSettings and Click OK.
5. Set the value to 0.
6. Click OK
7. Close the Registry Editor.