Windows 11 25H2
File Explorer
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- UserAllow only per user or approved shell extensionsAt least Windows 2000
- ComputerAllow the use of remote paths in file shortcut iconsAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerConfigure Windows Defender SmartScreenAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerDisable binding directly to IPropertySetStorage without intermediate layers.At least Windows Vista
- UserDisable binding directly to IPropertySetStorage without intermediate layers.At least Windows Vista
- UserDisable Known FoldersAt least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
- UserDisplay confirmation dialog when deleting filesAt least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional
- UserDisplay the menu bar in File ExplorerAt least Windows Vista
- UserDo not allow Folder Options to be opened from the Options button on the View tab of the ribbonAt least Windows 2000
- ComputerDo not apply the Mark of the Web tag to files copied from insecure sourcesAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- UserDo not display the Welcome Center at user logonWindows Vista only
- UserDo not move deleted files to the Recycle BinAt least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional
- ComputerDo not reinitialize a pre-existing roamed user profile when it is loaded on a machine for the first timeAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- UserDo not request alternate credentialsWindows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only
- ComputerDo not show the 'new application installed' notificationAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- UserDo not track Shell shortcuts during roamingAt least Windows 2000
- UserHide these specified drives in My ComputerAt least Windows 2000
- UserHides the Manage item on the File Explorer context menuAt least Windows 2000
- UserLocation where all default Library definition files for users/machines reside.At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerLocation where all default Library definition files for users/machines reside.At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- UserMaximum allowed Recycle Bin sizeWindows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only
- UserMaximum number of recent documentsWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
- UserNo Computers Near Me in Network LocationsWindows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only
- UserNo Entire Network in Network LocationsWindows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only
- UserPin Internet search sites to the "Search again" links and the Start menuAt least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
- UserPin Libraries or Search Connectors to the "Search again" links and the Start menuAt least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
- UserPrevent access to drives from My ComputerAt least Windows 2000
- UserPrevent users from adding files to the root of their Users Files folder.At least Windows Vista
- UserRemove "Map Network Drive" and "Disconnect Network Drive"At least Windows 2000
- UserRemove CD Burning featuresAt least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional
- UserRemove DFS tabAt least Windows 2000
- UserRemove File Explorer's default context menuAt least Windows 2000
- UserRemove File menu from File ExplorerAt least Windows 2000
- UserRemove Hardware tabAt least Windows 2000
- UserRemove Search button from File ExplorerWindows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only
- UserRemove Security tabAt least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional
- UserRemove Shared Documents from My ComputerWindows XP Professional only
- UserRemove the Search the Internet "Search again" linkAt least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
- UserRemove UI to change keyboard navigation indicator settingWindows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only
- UserRemove UI to change menu animation settingWindows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only
- UserRequest credentials for network installationsWindows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only
- ComputerSet a default associations configuration fileAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerSet a support web page linkAt least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
- ComputerShow files based on your account and cloud provider activityAt least Windows 11 Version 22H2
- ComputerShow hibernate in the power options menuAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerShow lock in the user tile menuAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerShow sleep in the power options menuAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- UserStart File Explorer with ribbon minimizedAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerStart File Explorer with ribbon minimizedAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerTurn off Advanced Settings source integration in File ExplorerAt least Windows 11 Version 22H2
- UserTurn off caching of thumbnail picturesAt least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional
- UserTurn off common control and window animationsAt least Windows Vista
- ComputerTurn off Data Execution Prevention for ExplorerAt least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
- UserTurn off display of recent search entries in the File Explorer search boxAt least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
- ComputerTurn off heap termination on corruptionAt least Windows Vista
- ComputerTurn off numerical sorting in File ExplorerAt least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
- UserTurn off numerical sorting in File ExplorerAt least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
- ComputerTurn off shell protocol protected modeAt least Windows XP Professional with SP2
- UserTurn off shell protocol protected modeAt least Windows XP Professional with SP2
- UserTurn off the caching of thumbnails in hidden thumbs.db filesMicrosoftWindows Vista SP1
- UserTurn off the display of snippets in Content view modeAt least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
- UserTurn off the display of thumbnails and only display icons on network foldersAt least Windows Vista
- UserTurn off the display of thumbnails and only display icons.At least Windows Vista
- UserTurn off Windows Key hotkeysAt least Windows Server 2003
- UserTurn off Windows Libraries features that rely on indexed file dataAt least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
- UserTurn on Classic ShellWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
- ComputerVerify old and new Folder Redirection targets point to the same share before redirectingAt least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7