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 Preview Pane

Hides the Preview Pane in File Explorer.

If you enable this policy setting, the Preview Pane in File Explorer is hidden and cannot be turned on by the user.

If you disable, or do not configure this setting, the Preview Pane is hidden by default and can be displayed by the user.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductFrame Panes
CategoryExplorer Frame Pane
Applies toUser Configuration
Supported onWindows Vista
Registry Key[HKCU]SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesExplorer
Value NameNoReadingPane
TypeREG_DWORD