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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Prohibit adding items

Prevents users from adding Web content to their Active Desktop.

This setting removes the "New" button from Web tab in Display in Control Panel. As a result, users cannot add Web pages or pictures from the Internet or an intranet to the desktop. This setting does not remove existing Web content from their Active Desktop, or prevent users from removing existing Web content.

Also, see the "Disable all items" setting.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductDesktop
CategoryDesktop
Applies toUser Configuration
Supported onWindows Pre Vista
Registry Key[HKCU]SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesActiveDesktop
Value NameNoAddingComponents
TypeREG_DWORD