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A free ADMX browser or comparison tool for IT administrators.Search policies, find registry keys, and see exactly what each setting writes to the Windows Registry. Or compare two GPO backups to see exactly what has changed between them.

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Ability to rename LAN connections

Determines whether nonadministrators can rename a LAN connection.

If you enable this setting, the Rename option is enabled for LAN connections. Nonadministrators can rename LAN connections by clicking an icon representing the connection or by using the File menu.

If you disable this setting, the Rename option is disabled for nonadministrators only.

If you do not configure this setting, only Administrators and Network Configuration Operators can rename LAN connections

Note: This setting does not apply to Administrators.

Note: When the "Ability to rename LAN connections or remote access connections available to all users" setting is configured (set to either enabled or disabled), this setting does not apply.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductNetwork Connections
CategoryNetwork Connections
Applies toUser Configuration
Supported onWindows Pre Vista
Registry Key[HKCU]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsNetwork Connections
Value NameNC_RenameLanConnection
TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled value1
Disabled value0