Disable the Network Control Panel

  • Section(s): Network, Utilities
  • Published on Apr 20, 2004.
  • Last Modified on Apr 20, 2004.
  • Last Modified by Wayne Maples.
  • Rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 8 votes.
If you want to disable the Network icon in Control Panel:

Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key: Software\Microsoft\CurrentVersion\Policies\Network
Name: NoNetSetup
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Control Panel Network Policies Registry Tips:

Disable Network Controls
Disable File Sharing Controls
Disable Print Sharing Controls
Hide Identification page
Hide Access Controls

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