Policy
Remove Properties from the Documents icon context menu
Microsoft Windows
Policy overview
Key metadata and intent for this policy.
Supported OS tags: Windows2000, WindowsServer2003, WindowsXP
This policy setting hides the Properties menu command on the shortcut menu for the My Documents icon. If you enable this policy setting, the Properties menu command will not be displayed when the user does any of the following: Right-clicks the My Documents icon. Clicks the My Documents icon, and then opens the File menu. Clicks the My Documents icon, and then presses ALT+ENTER. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Properties menu command is displayed.
Registry values
How enabled and disabled states update the registry.
| Scope | Registry location | Type | Enabled value | Disabled value | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| User | Path Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer Value name NoPropertiesMyDocuments | REG_DWORD | HKCU 1 | HKCU 0 |
Policy elements
Inputs and configuration options exposed by this policy.
This policy has no additional user input fields.