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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Turn off access to the Store

This policy setting specifies whether to use the Store service for finding an application to open a file with an unhandled file type or protocol association.

When a user opens a file type or protocol that is not associated with any applications on the computer, the user is given the choice to select a local application or use the Store service to find an application.

If you enable this policy setting, the "Look for an app in the Store" item in the Open With dialog is removed.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user is allowed to use the Store service and the Store item is available in the Open With dialog.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductICM
CategoryInternet Management Settings
Applies toComputer & User Configuration
Supported onWindows8
Registry Key[HKLM|HKCU]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsExplorer
Value NameNoUseStoreOpenWith
TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled value1
Disabled value0