[kiosk] [Bug 509984] New: Unable to disable various settings panels

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https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=509984

            Bug ID: 509984
           Summary: Unable to disable various settings panels
    Classification: Plasma
           Product: kiosk
      Version First unspecified
       Reported In:
          Platform: Kubuntu
                OS: Linux
            Status: REPORTED
          Severity: normal
          Priority: NOR
         Component: general
          Assignee: unassigned-bugs at kde.org
          Reporter: blairuk at gmail.com
  Target Milestone: ---

SUMMARY
Following instructions under
https://develop.kde.org/docs/administration/kiosk/introduction/ to disable 
settings doesn't work. 

The following steps are for just for wallpaper settings but apply to other
modules too.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1.  Run `kcmshell6 --list | grep wallpaper` to determine wallpaper module name.
2.  Edit ~/.config/kdeglobals and add `kcm_wallpaper.desktop=false` under "KDE
Control Module Restrictions"
3. Confirm config is set to false using `kreadconfig6 --group "KDE Control
Module Restrictions"  --key kcm_wallpaper.desktop`
4. Log out of desktop and log in again.

OBSERVED RESULT
The "Desktop and Wallpaper" option visible on right click of background
desktop. The "Wallpaper" settings appears under "System Settings".

EXPECTED RESULT
The "Desktop and Wallpaper" option should be disabled/invisible on right click
of background desktop. The "Wallpaper" settings should not appear under "System
Settings".

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Operating System: Kubuntu 25.04
KDE Plasma Version: 6.3.4
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.12.0
Qt Version: 6.8.3

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