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Group Policy made searchable

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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Hardened UNC Paths

This policy setting configures secure access to UNC paths.

If you enable this policy, Windows only allows access to the specified UNC paths after fulfilling additional security requirements.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductNetworkProvider
CategoryNetwork Provider
Applies toComputer Configuration
Supported onWindows Vista
Registry Key[HKLM]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsNetworkProviderHardenedPaths

Policy Settings

Hardened UNC Paths:

Registry Key[HKLM]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsNetworkProviderHardenedPaths
Value NamePol_HardenedPaths
TypeREG_SZ