Policy

Hide Network Locations icon on desktop

Removes the Network Locations icon from the desktop. This setting only affects the desktop icon. It does not prevent users from connecting to the network or browsing for shared computers on the network. Note: In operating systems earlier than Microsoft Windows Vista, this policy applies to the My Network Places icon.

Policy
Pack Microsoft Windows
Category Desktop
Policy ID a1e6e304559e
Internal name NoNetHood

Registry

Copy registry mappings

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\NoNetHood (enabled) = 1
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\NoNetHood (disabled) = 0

Policy notes

Removes the Network Locations icon from the desktop. This setting only affects the desktop icon. It does not prevent users from connecting to the network or browsing for shared computers on the network. Note: In operating systems earlier than Microsoft Windows Vista, this policy applies to the My Network Places icon.

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Allow theme files from network locationsDo not add shares of recently opened documents to Network LocationsDon't save settings at exitHide and disable all items on the desktopHide Internet Explorer icon on desktopPrevent adding, dragging, dropping and closing the Taskbar's toolbarsProhibit adjusting desktop toolbars