Windows 7: Security Tab - Add or Remove from Properties

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This will show you how to add or remove the Security tab in the Properties window of all folders, files, shortcuts, and drives for all users in Windows 7 or Vista.

If the Security tab is removed, all users will not be able to change the security permission settings or view a list of all users that have access to folders, files, shortcuts, and drives.

The Security tab is not available for file and folder properties if their storage location is using the FAT or FAT32 file system.

OPTION ONE

Using a REG File Download

1. To Add or Restore the Security Tab

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

Add-Restore_Security_Tab.reg

B) Go to step 3.

2. To Remove the Security Tab

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

Remove_Security_Tab.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, 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 Security tab and click on Edit. (see screenshot above)

4. To Add or Restore the Security Tab

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

B) Go to step 6.

5. To Remove the Security Tab

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

6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)

7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.