Group policy registry entries for XP home

To enable the policy add the registry value listed. To disable it just remove the value. Sometimes the subkeys must be manually created. The number values given are in decimal form unless listed as 0x######## then that is hexadecimal form.

If you need help, take a look at registry tutorial .

User Configuration

Administrative Templates

Start Menu and Taskbar

Remove user's folders from the Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoStartMenuSubFolders = 1

Remove links and access to Windows Update

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoWindowsUpdate = 1

Remove Common program groups

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoCommonGroups = 1

Remove My Documents from the Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoSMMyDocs = 1

Remove Programs on settings menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoSetFolders = 1

Remove Network Connections from the Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoNetworkConnections = 1

Remove Favorites from the Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoFavoritesMenu = 1

Remove Search from the Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoFind = 1

Remove Help menu from the Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoSMHelp = 1

Remove Run from the Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoRun = 1

Remove My Pictures from the Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoSMMyPictures = 1

Remove My Music from the Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoStartMenuMyMusic = 1

Remove My Network Places from the Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoStartMenuNetworkPlaces = 1

Add Logoff to the Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: ForceStartMenuLogoff = 1

Remove Logoff from the Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: StartMenuLogoff = 1

Remove and prevent access to the shutdown command

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoClose = 1

Remove drag-and-drop context menu from the Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoChangeStartMenu = 1

Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoSetTaskbar = 1

Remove access to context menus for the taskbar

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoTrayContextMenu = 1

Do not keep history of recently opened documents

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoRecentDocsHistory = 1

Clear history of recently opened documents on exit

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: ClearRecentDocsOnExit = 1

Turn off personalized menus

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: Intellimenus = 1

Turn off user tracking

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoInstrumentation = 1

Add "Run is seperate memory space" check box to Run dialog box

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: MemCheckBoxInRunDlg = 1

Do not use the search-based method when reolving shell shortcuts

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoResolveSearch = 1

Do not use the tracking-based method when resolving shell shortcuts

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoResolveTrack = 1

Gray unavailable Windows Installer programs Start Menu shortcuts

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: GreyMSIAds = 1

Prevent grouping of taskbar items

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoTaskGrouping = 1

Turn off notification area cleanup

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoAutoTrayNotify = 1

Lock the taskbar

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: LockTaskbar = 1

Force classic Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoSimpleStartMenu = 1

Remove balloon tips

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoSMBalloonTip = 1

Remove pinned programs list from the Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoStartMenuPinnedList = 1

Remove frequently accessed program list from the Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoStartMenuMFUprogramsList = 1

Remove All Programs list from the Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoStartMenuMorePrograms = 1

Remove and disable the Turn Off Computer button

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoClose = 1

Remove "Undock PC" bbutton from the Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoStartMenuEjectPC = 1

Remove Username from the Start Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoUserNameInStartMenu = 1

Remove Clock from system notification area

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: HideClock = 1

Hide the notification are

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoTrayItemsDisplay = 1

Do not display any custom toolbars in taskbar

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoToolbarsOnTaskbar = 1

Desktop

Hide and disable all items on the desktop

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoDesktop = 1

Remove My Documents from the desktop

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum
DWORD: {450D8FBA-AD25-11D0-98A8-0800361B1103} = 1

Remove My Computer icon from the desktop

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum
DWORD: {20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} = 1

Remove Recycle Bin icon from the desktop

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum
DWORD: {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} = 1

Remove Properties from My Documents context menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoPropertiesMyDocuments = 1

Remove Properties from My Computer context menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoPropertiesMyComputer = 1

Remove Properties from the Recycle Bin context menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoPropertiesRecycleBin = 1

Hide My Network Places icon on desktop

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoNetHood = 1

Hide Internet Explorer icon on desktop

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoInternetIcon = 1

Do not add shares of recently opened documents to My Network places

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoRecentDocsNetHood = 1

Prohibit user from changing My Documents path

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: DisablePersonalDirChange = 1

Prevent adding, dragging, dropping, and closing Taskbar's toolbars

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoCloseDragDropBands = 1

Prohibit adjusting desktop toolbars

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoMovingBands = 1

Don't save settings on exit

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoSaveSettings = 1

Remove Desktop Cleanup Wizard

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoDesktopCleanupWizard = 1

Active Desktop

Enable Active Desktop

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: ForceActiveDesktopOn = 1

Disable Active Desktop

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoActiveDesktop = 1

Disable all items

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
DWORD: NoComponents = 1

Prohibit changes

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoActiveDesktopChanges = 1

Prohibit adding items

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
DWORD: NoAddingComponents = 1

Prohibit deleting items

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
DWORD: NoDeletingComponents = 1

Prohibit editing items

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
DWORD: NoEditingComponents = 1

Prohibit closing items

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
DWORD: NoClosingComponents = 1

Add / Delete items

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop\AdminComponent
STRING: Add = URL
STRING: Delete = URL

Active desktop Wallpaper

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
STRING: Wallpaper = path
STRING: WallpaperStyle = 0,1, or 2

0 =centered
1 = tiled
2 = stretch

Allow only bitmapped wallpaper

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
DWORD: NoHTMLWallpaper = 1

Active Directory

Maximize size of active directory searches

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Directory UI
DWORD: QueryLimit = 0x00000000(0) to 0xffffffff(4294967295)
default: 0x00002710(10000)

Enable filter in Find dialog box

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Directory UI
DWORD: EnableFilter = 1

Hide active directory folder

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Directory UI
DWORD: HideDirectoryFolder = 1

Control Panel

Prohibit access to control panel

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoControlPanel = 1

Force classic control panel style

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: ForceClassicControlPanel = 1

Add / Remove Programs

Remove Add/Remove Programs programs

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Uninstall
DWORD: NoAddRemovePrograms = 1

Hide change or remove programs page

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Uninstall
DWORD: NoRemovePage = 1

Hide Add New Programs page

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Uninstall
DWORD: NoAddPage = 1

Hide Add/Remove windows components

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Uninstall
DWORD: NoWindowsSetupPage = 1

Hide the add a program from CD-ROM or floppy option

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Uninstall
DWORD: NoAddFromCDorFloppy = 1

Hide Add programs from Microsoft option

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Uninstall
DWORD: NoAddFromInternet = 1

Hide Add programs fromNetwork option

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Uninstall
DWORD: NoAddFromNetwork = 1

Go directly to Components Wizard

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Uninstall
DWORD: NoServices = 1

Remove support information

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Uninstall
DWORD: NoSupportInfo = 1

Specify default category for Add New Programs

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Uninstall
STRING:DefaultCategory = category

Display

Remove Display in Control Panel

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
DWORD: NoDispCPL = 1

Hide desktop tab

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
DWORD: NoDispBackgroundPage = 1

Prevent changing wallpaper

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
DWORD: NoChangingWallPaper = 1

Hide appearances and themes tab

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
DWORD: NoDispAppearancesPage = 1

Hide settings tab

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
DWORD: NoDispSettingsPage = 1

Hide screen saver tab

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
DWORD: NoDispScrSavPage = 1

Screen saver

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop
STRING: ScreenSaverActive = 0 or 1

0 disables screensaver altogether
1 enables screensaver specified in SCRNSAVE.EXE

Screen saver executable name

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop
STRING: SCRNSAVE.EXE = path of the screensaver

Password protect the screen saver

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop
STRING: ScreenSaverIsSecure = 1

Screen saver timeout

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop
STRING: ScreenSaveTimeOut = value in seconds

Desktop Themes

Remove Theme option

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoThemeTab = 1

Prevent selection of Windows and Buttons styles

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
DWORD: NoVisualStyleChoice = 1

Prohibit selection of font size

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
DWORD: NoSizeChoice = 1

Prohibit Theme color selection

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
DWORD: NoColorChoice = 1

Load specific visual style or force windows classic

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
STRING: SetVisualStyle = path of msstyle to use or blank to force windows classic

Printers

Browse a common website to find printers

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Printers\Wizard
STRING: PrintersPage = URL

Browse network to find printers

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Printers\Wizard
DWORD: Downlevel Browse = 1

Default Active Directory path when searching from printers

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Printers\Wizard
STRING: Default Search Scope = LDAP distinguidhed name

Point and printer restrictions

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Printers\PointAndPrint
DWORD: InForest = 1 restrict printer access to only printers in their forest
DWORD: Restricted = 1 restrict all printers
DWORD: Truster Servers = 1 allows printers from servers in Server List
STRING: Server List = truster server list seperated by semicolons

Prevent addition of printers

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoAddPrinters = 1

Prevent deletion of printers

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoDeletePrinters = 1

Regional and Language Options

Regional and Language Options

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Control Panel\Desktop
STRING: MultiUILanguageID = number code for language setting, English is 00000409

Shared Folders

Allow shared folder to be published

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsNT\SharedFolders
DWORD: PublishSharedFolders = 1

Allow DFS roots to be published

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsNT\SharedFolders
DWORD: PublishDfsRoots = 1

Network

Offline Files

Prohibit user configuration of Offline Files

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetCache
DWORD: NoConfigCache = 1

Syncronize all offline files when logging on

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetCache
DWORD: SyncAtLogon = 1

Syncronize all offline files when logging off

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetCache
DWORD: SyncAtLogoff = 1

Syncronize before suspend

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetCache
DWORD: SyncAtSuspend = 0 for Quick and 1 for Full

Action on server disconnect

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetCache
DWORD: GoOfflineAction = 0 for Work Offline 1 for Never go Offline

Non-default server disconnection actions

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetCache\CustomGoOfflineActions
STRING: servername = 0 for Wrok Offline and 1 for Never go Offline

Remove 'Make Available Offline'

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetCache
DWORD: NoMakeAvailableOffline = 1

Prevent use of Offline Files folder

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetCache
DWORD: NoCacheViewer = 1

Administratively Assigned Offline files

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetCache\AssignedOfflineFolders
STRING: UNC path = completely blank

Turn off reminder balloons

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetCache
DWORD: NoReminders = 1

Reminder balloon frequency

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetCache
DWORD: ReminderFrequencyMinutes = value in minutes

Initial reminder balloon lifetime

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetCache
DWORD: InitialBalloonTimeoutSeconds = value in seconds

Reminder balloon lifetime

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetCache
DWORD: ReminderBalloonTimeoutSeconds = value in seconds

Event logging level

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetCache
DWORD: EventLoggingLevel =

0 - Cache data corrupted
1 - Log 'Server Offline'
2 - Level 1 + Log 'Net Stopped' and 'Net Started'
3 - Level 2 + Log 'Server available for reconnect'

Prohibit 'Make Available Offline' for these files and folders

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetCache\NoMakeAvailableOfflineList
STRING: UNC path = completely blank

Do not automatically make redirected folder available offline

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetCache
DWORD: DisableFRAdminPin = 1

Network Connections

Ability to rename LAN connections or remote access connections for all users

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_RenameConnection = 1

Prohibit access to properties of components of LAN connections

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_LanChangeProperties = 0

Prohibit acces to properties of components of remote access connections

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_RasChangeProperties = 0

Prohibit TCP/IP advanced configuration

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_AllowAdvanceTCPIPConfig = 0

Prohibit access to the Advanced Setting item on Advanced menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_AdvancedSettings = 0

Prohibit adding or removing components for the LAN or remote access connections

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_AddRemoveComponents = 0

Prohibit access to properties of LAN connections

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_LanProperties = 0

Ability to change properties of an all user remote access connection

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_RasAllUserProperties = 1

Prohibit changing properties of a private remote access connection

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_RasMyProperties = 1

Prohibit deletion of remote access connection

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_DeleteConnection = 0

Ability to delete all user remote access connections

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_DeleteAllUserConnection = 1

Prohibit Enabling/Disabling components of a LAN connection

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_ChangeBindState = 1

Prohibit connecting and disconnecting a remote access connection

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_RasConnect = 0

Ability to Enable/Disable a LAN connection

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_LanConnect = 1

Prohibit access to the New Connection wizard

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_NewConnectionWizard = 0

Ability to rename LAN connections

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_RenameLanConnection = 1

Ability to rename all user remote access connections

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_RenameAllUserRasConnection = 1

Prohibit renaming private remote access connections

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_RenameMyRasConnections = 0

Prohibit access to the Dial-Up preferences on the advanced menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_DialupPrefs = 0

Prohibit viewing of status for an active connection

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_Statics = 0

Enable Windows 2000 Network Connections settings for Administrators

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
DWORD: NC_EnableAdminProhibits = 1

System

Don't display the getting started welcome screen at logon

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoWelcomeScreen = 1

Century interpretation for the year 2000

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Control Panel\International\Calendars\TwoDigitYearMax
STRING: 1 = year, default is 2029

Configure driver search locations

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DriverSearching
DWORD: DontSearchCD = 1
DWORD: DontSearchFloppies = 1
DWORD: DontSearchWindowsUpdate =1

Code signing for device drivers

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Driver Signing
DWORD: BehaviorOnFailedVerify = 0 Ignore, 1 Warn, or 2 Block

Custom user interface

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
STRING: Shell = filename.exe

Prevent access to the command prompt

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System
DWORD: DisableCMD = 1 disable script processing, 2 enable script processing

Prevent access to the registry editting tools

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
DWORD: DisableRegistryTools = 1
This will not allow you to reopen regedit to solve your problem, not recommended, only listed for completeness.

Turn off autoplay

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoDriveTypeAutoRun = 0x000000b5(181) CD or 0x000000ff(255) All Drives

Download missing COM components

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\App Management
DWORD: COMClassStore = 1

Windows Automatice Updates

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoAutoUpdate = 1

User Profiles

Limit profile size

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
DWORD: WarnUserTimeout = minutes
DWORD: WarnUser = 1
DWORD: MaxProfileSize = value in KB
DWORD: EnableProfileQuota = 1
DWORD: IncludeRegInProQuota = 1 yes or 0 no
STRING: ProfileQuotaMessage = error message you want to display when quota has been reached

Scripts

Not applicable

Ctrl+Alt+Del Options

Remove task manager

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
DWORD: DisableTaskMgr = 1

Remove lock computer

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
DWORD: DisableLockWorkstation = 1

Remove Change password

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
DWORD: DisableChangePassword = 1

Remove logoff

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoLogoff = 1

Logon

Do not process the run once list

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: DisableLocalUserRunOnce = 1

Do not process the legacy run list

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: DisableLocalUserRun = 1

Group Policy

Not applicable

Power Management

Prompt for password on resume from hibernate/suspend

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System\Power
DWORD: PromptPasswordOnResume = 1

Windows Components

Windows Explorer

Turn on classic shell

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: ClassicShell = 1

Removes the Folder Options menu item form the Tools menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoFolderOptions = 1

Remove the File Menu from Windows Explorer

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoFileMenu = 1

Remove 'Map Network Drive' and 'Disconnect Network Drive'

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoNetConnectDisconnect = 1

Remove Search button from Winodws Explorer

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoShellSearchButton =1

Remove Windows Explorer default context menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoViewContextMenu = 1

Allow only per user or approved shell extensions

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: EnforceShellExtensionSecurity = 1

Do not track Shell shortcuts during roaming

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: LinkResolveIgnoreLinkInfo = 1

Hide the manage item on the Windows Explorer context menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoManageMyComputerVerb = 1

Hide these specified drives in MyComputer

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoDrives = 0 - None; 3 - A & B; 4 - C; 7 - A, B, & C; 0x03ffffff(67108863) - All

Prevent access to drives from My Computer

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoViewOnDrive = 0 - None; 3 - A & B; 4 - C; 7 - A, B, & C; 0x03ffffff(67108863) - All

Remove Hardware Tab

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoHardwareTab = 1

Remove DFS Tab

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoDFSTab = 1

Remove Security Tab

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoSecurityTab = 1

Remove User Interface to change menu animation settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoChangeAnimation = 1

Remove User Interface to change KEYboard navigation indication setting

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoChangeKEYboardNavigationIndicators = 1

No 'Computers Near Me' in My Network Places

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoComputersNearMe = 1

No 'Entire Network' in My Network Places

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Network
DWORD: NoEntireNetwork = 1

Maximum number of recent documents

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: MaxRecentDocs = maximum number of recent docs

Do not request alternate credentials

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoRunasInstallPrompt = 1

Request credentials for network installations

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: PromptRunasInstallNetPath = 1

Remove CD Buring features

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoCDBurning = 1

Do not move deleted files to the Recycle Bin

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoRecycleFiles = 1

Display confirmation dialog when deleting files

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: ConfirmFileDelete = 1

Maximum allowed Recycle Bin size

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: RecycleBinSize = percent of disk

Remove shared documents from My Computer

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoSharedDocuments = 1

Turn off caching thumbnail pictures

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoThumbnailCache = 1

Common Open File Dialog

Items displayed in Places Bar

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\comdlg32\PlacesBar
STRING: Place# = path of folder, # is the next sequential number

Hide the common dialog places bar

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\comdlg32
DWORD: NoPlacesBar = 1

Hide the common dialog back button

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\comdlg32
DWORD: NoBackButton = 1

Hide the drop down list of recent files

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\comdlg32
DWORD: NoFileMru = 1

Microsoft Management Console

Restricted/Permitted snap-ins

Extension snap-ins
GroupPolicy

Group Policy snap-in extensions
Resultant Set of Policy snap-in extensions

Task Scheduler

Hide property pages

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Task Scheduler5.0
DWORD: Property Pages = 1

Prevent task run on End

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Task Scheduler5.0
DWORD: Execution = 1

Prohibit Drag and Drop

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Task Scheduler5.0
DWORD: DragAndDrop = 1

Prohibit New Task creation

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Task Scheduler5.0
DWORD: Task Creation = 1

Prohibit Task Deletion

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Task Scheduler5.0
DWORD: Task Deletion = 1

Remove Advanced Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Task Scheduler5.0
DWORD: Disable Advanced = 1

Prohibit Browse

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Task Scheduler5.0
DWORD: Allow Browse = 1

Terminal Services

Start a program on Connection

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Terminal Services
STRING: InitialProgram = path of the program
STRING: WorkDirectory = directory
DWORD: fInheritInitalProgram = 1

Remote Control Settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Terminal Services
DWORD: Shadow = 0 - No Remote Connection allowed; 1 - Full control with user permission; 2 - Full control without user permission; 3 - View session with user permission; 4 - View session without user permission;
Sessions

Set Time limit for disconnection sessions

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Terminal Services
DWORD: MaxDisconnectionTime = value in milliseconds

Set time limit for active sessions

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Terminal Services
DWORD: MaxConnectionTime = value in milliseconds

Set time limit for idle sessions

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Terminal Services
DWORD: MaxIdleTime = value in milliseconds

Allow reconnection from original client only

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Terminal Services
DWORD: fReconnectSame = 1

Terminate session when time limits are reached

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Terminal Services
DWORD: fResetBroken = 1

Windows Installer

Always install with elevated privileges

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer
DWORD: AlwaysInstallElevated = 1

Search order

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer
STRING: SearchOrder = combination of "n" for network, "m" for media or CD, "u" for URL. Example: "nmu" or "nm" or "un"

Prohibit rollback

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer
DWORD: DisableRollback = 1

Prevent removeable media source for any install

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer
DWORD: DisableMedia = 1

Windows Messenger

Do not allow Windows Messenger to be run

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Messenger\Client
DWORD: PreventRun = 1

Do not automatically start Windows Messenger initially

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Messenger\Client
DWORD: PreventAutoRun = 1

Windows Update

Remove access to use all Windows Update features

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\WindowsUpdate
DWORD: DisableWindowsUpdateAccess = 1

Internet Explorer

Search: Disable Search Customization

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions
DWORD: NoSearchCustomization = 1

Search: Disable Find Files via F3 within the browser

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
DWORD: NoFindFiles = 1

Disable external branding of Internet Explorer

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
DWORD: NoExternalBranding = 1

Disable importing and exporting of Favorites

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
DWORD: DisableImportExportFavorites = 1

Disable changing Advanced page settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: Advanced = 1

Disable changing home page settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: HomePage = 1

Use Automatic Detection for dial-up connections

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
DWORD: DialupAutodetect = 1

Disable caching of Auto-Proxy scripts

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
DWORD: EnableAutoProxyResultCache = 0

Display error messages on proxy script download failure

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
DWORD: DisplayScriptDownloadFailureUI = 1

Disable changing Temporary Internet Files Settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: Cache = 1

Disable changing history settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: History = 1

Disable changing color settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: Colors = 1

Disable changing link color settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: links = 1

Disable changing font settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: Fonts = 1

Disable changing language settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: Languages = 1

Disable changing accessability settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: Accessability = 1

Disable Internet Connection Wizard

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: Connwiz Admin Lock = 1

Disable changing connection settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: Connection Settings = 1

Disable changing proxy settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: Proxy = 1

Disable changing Automatic Configuration settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: Autoconfig = 1

Disable changing ratings settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: Ratings = 1

Disable changing certificates settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: Certificate = 1

Disable changing Profile Assistant settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: Profiles = 1

Disable AutoComplete for forms

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: FormSuggest = 1

Do not allow auto-complete to save passwords

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: FormSuggest Passwords = 1

Disable changing Messaging settings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: Messaging = 1

Disable changing Calendar and Contact setttings

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: CalendarContact = 1

Disable the reset web settings feature

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: ResetWebSettings = 1

Disable changing default browser check

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: Check_If_Default = 1

Identity manager: Prevent users from using identities

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Indentities
DWORD: Locked Down = 1

Internet Control Panel

Disable the General Page

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: GeneralTab = 1

Disable the Security Page

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: SecurityTab = 1

Disable the Content Page

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: ContentTab = 1

Disable the Connections Page

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: ConnectionsTab = 1

Disable the Programs PAge

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: ProgramsTab = 1

Disable the Privacy Page

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: PrivacyTab = 1

Disable the Advanced Page

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
DWORD: AdvancedTab = 1

Offline Pages

Disable adding channels

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions
DWORD: NoAddingChannels = 1

Disable removing channels

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions
DWORD: NoRemovingChannels = 1

Disable adding schedules for offline pages

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions
DWORD: NoAddingSubscriptions = 1

Disable editing schedules for offline pages

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions
DWORD: NoEditingSubscriptions = 1

Disable removing schedules for offline pages

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions
DWORD: NoRemovingSubscriptions = 1

Disable offline page hit logging

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions
DWORD: NoChannelLogging = 1

Disable all scheduled offline pages

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions
DWORD: NoScheduledUpdates = 1

Disable channel user interface completely

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions
DWORD: NoChannelUI = 1

Disable downloading of a site subscription content

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions
DWORD: NoSubscriptionContent = 1

Disable editing and creating of schedule groups

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions
DWORD: NoEditingScheduleGroups = 1

Suscription limits

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions
DWORD: MaxSubscriptionCount = number of pages
DWORD: MaxSubscriptionSize = size in KB
DWORD: MaxWebcrawlLevels = 0 to 3
DWORD: MinUpdateInterval = number of minutes
DWORD: UpdateExcludeBegin = time
DWORD: UpdateExcludeEnd = time

Browser menus

File Menu: Disable Save As... Menu option

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
DWORD: NoBrowserSaveAs = 1

File Menu: Disable New Menu options

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
DWORD: NoFileNew = 1

File Menu: Disable Open menu option

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
DWORD: NoFileOpen = 1

File Menu: Disable Save As Web Page Complete option

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions
DWORD: NoBrowseSaveWebComplete = 1

File Menu: Disable closing the browser and Explorer windows

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
DWORD: NoBrowserClose = 1

View Menu: Disable Source menu option

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
DWORD: NoViewSource = 1

View Menu: Disable Full Creen menu option

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
DWORD: NoTheaterMode = 1

Hide Favorites Menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
DWORD: NoFavorites = 1

Tools Menu: Disable Internet Options menu option

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
DWORD: NoBrowserOptions = 1

Help Menu: Remove 'Tip of the Day' menu option

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
DWORD: NoHelpItemTipOfTheDay = 1

Help Menu: Remove 'For Netscape Users' menu option

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
DWORD: NoHelpItemNetscapeHelp = 1

Help Menu: Remove 'Send Feedback' menu option

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
DWORD: NoHelpItemSendFeedback = 1

Disable Context menu

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
DWORD: NoBrowserContextMenu = 1

Disable Open in New Window menu option

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
DWORD: NoOpeninNewWnd = 1

Disable Save this program to disk option

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
DWORD: NoSelectDownloadDir = 1

Toolbars

Disable customizing browser toolbar buttons

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoBandCustomize = 1

Disable customizing browser tollbars

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: NoToolbarCustomize = 1

Configure Toolbar Buttons

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: SpecifyDefaultButtons = 1
The values below should be set to 1 to show and 2 to hide

DWORD: Btn_Back
DWORD: Btn_Copy
DWORD: Btn_Discussions
DWORD: Btn_Edit
DWORD: Btn_Encoding
DWORD: Btn_Favorites
DWORD: Btn_Folders
DWORD: Btn_Forward
DWORD: Btn_Fullscreen
DWORD: Btn_History
DWORD: Btn_Home
DWORD: Btn_MailNews
DWORD: Btn_Media
DWORD: Btn_Paste
DWORD: Btn_Print
DWORD: Btn_Refresh
DWORD: Btn_Search
DWORD: Btn_Size
DWORD: Btn_Stop
DWORD: Btn_Tools

Persistance Behavior
Administrator Approved Controls

NetMeeting

Enable Automatic Configuration

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: Use AutoConfig = 1
STRING: ConfigFile = URL of the file

Disable Directory Services

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoDirectoryServices = 1

Prevent adding directory servers

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoAddingDirectoryServers = 1

Prevent viewing Web Directory

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoWebDirectory = 1

Set the Intranet support Web Page

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
STRING: IntranetSupportURL = URL of the support page

Set Call Security Options

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: CallSecurity = 1 - Required; 2 - Disabled;

Prevent changing call placement method

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoChangingCallMode = 1

Prevent automatic addeptance of calls

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoAutoAcceptCalls = 1

Prevent sending files

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoSendingFiles = 1

Revent receiving files

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoReceivingFiles = 1

Limit the size of sent files

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: MaxFileSendSize = value in KB

Disable chat

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoChat = 1

Disable NetMeeting 2.x Whiteboard

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoNewWhiteBoard = 1

Disable Whiteboard

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoOldWhiteBoard = 1

Application Sharing

Disable Application Sharing

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoAppSharing = 1

Prevent sharing

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoSharing = 1

Prevent Desktop sharing

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoSharingDesktop = 1

Prevent Sharing Command prompts

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoSharingDosWindows = 1

Prevent Sharing Explorer Windows

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoSharingExplorer = 1

Prevent control

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoAllowControl = 1

Prevent Application Sharing in true color

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoTrueColorSharing = 1

Audio & Video

Limit the bandwith of Audio and Video

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: MaximumBandwith = value in kbps

Disable Audio

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoAudio = 1

Disable full duplex Audio

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoFullDuplex = 1

Prevent changing DirectSound Audio Setting

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoChangeDirectSound = 1

Prevent sending video

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoSendingVideo = 1

Prevent receiving video

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoReceivingVideo = 1

Options Page

Hide the General Page

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoGeneralPage = 1

Disable the Advanced Calling Button

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoAdvancedCalling = 1

Hide the Security page

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoSecurityPage = 1

Hide the Audio page

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoAudioPage = 1

Hide the Video page

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
DWORD: NoVideoPage = 1

Windows Media Player

User Interface

Set and lock skin

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMediaPlayer
DWORD: SetAndLockSkin = 1
STRING: DefaultSkin = skin name

Do not show anchor

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMediaPlayer
DWORD: DoNotShowAnchor = 1

Playback

Prevent Codec download

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMediaPlayer
DWORD: PreventCodecDownload = 1

Networking

Hide Network tab

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMediaPlayer
DWORD: HideNetworkTab = 1

Streaming media protocols

KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMediaPlayer
DWORD: WindowsMediaStreamingProtocols = 1

Protocols, set to 1 to allow and 0 to disallow