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Win32_Desktop
The Win32_Desktop class represents the common characteristics of a user's desktop. The properties of this class can be modified by the user to customize the desktop.
NameSpace Path
\ROOT\CIMV2\SMS
PROPERTY	SMS_REPORT	CIMTYPE	DESCRIPTION
BorderWidth		UInt32	The BorderWidth property sets the width of the borders around all windows with adjustable borders. Example: 3.
Caption		String	A short textual description (one-line string) of the CIM_Setting object.
CoolSwitch		Boolean	The CoolSwitch property indicates whether fasttask switching is turned on. Fast task switching allows the user to switch between windows using the ALT+TAB keyboard combination.
CursorBlinkRate		UInt32	The CursorBlinkRate property indicates the length of time between successive cursor blinks. Example: 530.
Description		String	A textual description of the CIM_Setting object.
DragFullWindows		Boolean	The DragFullWindows property indicates whether the contents of a window are shown when a user moves the window. Values: TRUE or FALSE. A value of TRUE indicates the content of the window is displayed while the user moves the window.
GridGranularity		UInt32	The GridGranularity property indicates the spacing of the grid that windows are bound to on the desktop. This makes organizing windows easier. The spacing is usually fine enough that the user does not notice it. Example: 1.
IconSpacing		UInt32	The IconSpacing property specifies the spacing between icons. Example: 75
IconTitleFaceName		String	The IconTitleFaceName property indicates the nameof the font used for the names of the icons. Example: MS San Serif.
IconTitleSize		UInt32	The IconTitleSize property indicates the icon font size. Example: 9.
IconTitleWrap		Boolean	The IconTitleWrap property indicates whether the icon's title text wraps to the next line. Values: TRUE or FALSE. A value of TRUE indicates the title wraps to the next line.
Name		String	The Name property indicates the name that identifies the current desktop profile. Example: MainProf
Pattern		String	The Pattern property indicates the name of the pattern used as the background for the desktop
ScreenSaverActive		Boolean	The ScreenSaverActive property indicates whether the screen saver is active. Values: TRUE or FALSE. A value of TRUE indicates the screen saver is active.
ScreenSaverExecutable		String	The ScreenSaverExecutable property indicates the name of the current screen saver executable file. Example: LOGON.SCR.
ScreenSaverSecure		Boolean	The ScreenSaverSecure property determines whether the password is enabled for the screen saver. Values: TRUE or FALSE. If TRUE, the screen saver password is enabled.
ScreenSaverTimeout		UInt32	The ScreenSaverTimeout property indicates the amount of time that passes before the screen saver starts.
SettingID		String	The identifier by which the CIM_Setting object is known.
Wallpaper		String	The Wallpaper property indicates the file name for the wallpaper design on the background of the desktop. Example: WINNT.BMP
WallpaperStretched		Boolean	The WallpaperStretched property indicates whether the wallpaper is stretched to fill the entire screen. Microsoft Plus! must be installed before this option is available. Values: TRUE and FALSE. A value of TRUE indicates the wallpaper is stretched to fit the entire screen. If FALSE, the wallpaper retains its original dimensions on the desktop background.
WallpaperTiled		Boolean	The WallpaperTiled property indicates whether the wallpaper is tiled or centered. Values: TRUE or FALSE. A value of TRUE indicates the wallpaper is tiled.
SAMPLE DATA INSTANCE
[LOCALE(1033): ToInstance Amended]    instance of Win32_Desktop    {     BorderWidth = 1;     CoolSwitch = TRUE;     CursorBlinkRate = 530;     DragFullWindows = FALSE;     GridGranularity = 0;     IconSpacing = 43;     IconTitleFaceName = "Tahoma";     IconTitleSize = 8;     IconTitleWrap = TRUE;     Name = "NT AUTHORITY\\SYSTEM";     Pattern = "(None)";     ScreenSaverActive = TRUE;     ScreenSaverExecutable = "logon.scr";     ScreenSaverSecure = TRUE;     ScreenSaverTimeout = 600;     Wallpaper = "(None)";     WallpaperStretched = FALSE;     WallpaperTiled = FALSE;    };