GPO tool

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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Hide Active Directory folder

Hides the Active Directory folder in Network Locations.

The Active Directory folder displays Active Directory objects in a browse window.

If you enable this setting, the Active Directory folder does not appear in the Network Locations folder.

If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the Active Directory folder appears in the Network Locations folder.

This setting is designed to let users search Active Directory but not tempt them to casually browse Active Directory.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductDesktop
CategoryActive Directory
Applies toUser Configuration
Supported onWin2k Only
Registry Key[HKCU]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsDirectory UI
Value NameHideDirectoryFolder
TypeREG_DWORD