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 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.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductDesktop
CategoryDesktop
Applies toUser Configuration
Supported onWin2k
Registry Key[HKCU]SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesExplorer
Value NameNoNetHood
TypeREG_DWORD