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 the “Add programs from Microsoft” option

Removes the "Add programs from Microsoft" section from the Add New Programs page. This setting prevents users from using Add or Remove Programs to connect to Windows Update.

If you disable this setting or do not configure it, "Add programs from Microsoft" is available to all users.

This setting does not prevent users from using other tools and methods to connect to Windows Update.

Note: If the "Hide Add New Programs page" setting is enabled, this setting is ignored.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductAdd Remove Programs
CategoryAdd or Remove Programs
Applies toUser Configuration
Supported onWindows Pre Vista
Registry Key[HKCU]SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesUninstall
Value NameNoAddFromInternet
TypeREG_DWORD