Windows 7: Map Network Drive and Disconnect Network Drive - Add or Remove

   Information

This will show you how to add or remove Map Network Drive and Disconnect Network Drive from the toolbar, Tools menu, and drive icon's context menu in Windows Explorer and Network Locations for all users in Windows 7 and Vista.

If removed, this prevents users from using Windows Explorer or Network Locations to map or disconnect network drives. This does not prevent users from connecting to another computer by typing the name of a shared folder in the Run dialog box.

   Warning

You will need to be logged in is an administrator to be able to do this tutorial.

OPTION ONE

Using a REG File Download

1. To Add "Map Network Drive" and "Disconnect Network Drive"

A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.

Add_Map_Disconnect_Network_Drive_Options.reg

B) Go to step 3.

2. To Remove "Map Network Drive" and "Disconnect Network Drive"

A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.

Remove_Map_Disconnect_Network_Drive_Options.reg

3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the desktop.

4. Right click on the downloaded .reg file and click on Merge.

5. Click on Run, Yes (Windows 7) or Continue (Vista), Yes, and OK when prompted.

6. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.

OPTION TWO

Through the Local Group Policy Editor

1. Open the all users, specific users or groups, or all users except administrators Local Group Policy Editor for how you want this policy applied.

2. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, and Windows Explorer. (see screenshot below)

3. In the right pane, right click on Remove "Map Network Drive" and "Disconnect Network Drive" and click on Edit. (see screenshot above)

4. To Add "Map Network Drive" and "Disconnect Network Drive"

A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)

B) Go to step 6.

5. To Remove "Map Network Drive" and "Disconnect Network Drive"

A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)

6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)

7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.