 Backup to Network Location - Enable or Disable
How to Enable or Disable Backing up to a Network Location in Windows 7  Information This will show you how to enable or disable all users from selecting and saving to a network location in Windows 7 Backup and Restore Files.
Only the Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions can backup to a network location. EXAMPLE: Backing up to Network Location Enabled and Disabled
 
OPTION ONE
Using a REG File Download 1. To Enable Backing up to Network LocationA) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.Enable_Backing_Up_To_Network.reg
B) Go to step 3.
2. To Disable Backing up to Network LocationA) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.Disable_Backing_Up_To_Network.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, Backup, and Client. (see screenshot below)
3. In the right pane, right click on Prevent backing up to network location and click on Edit. (see screenshot above)
4. To Enable Backing up to Network Location A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
B) Go to step 6.
5. To Disable Backing up to Network Location A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)
7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.
That's it,
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