 Run Command - Enable or Disable
How to Enable or Disable Run Command Box in Windows 7  Information This wiil show you how to enable or disable the Run command box for all users in Windows 7 and Vista. When Run is disabled: - Users will not be able to open the Run command box.
- The Customize Start Menu option to add or remove Run from the Start Menu is removed.
- The New Task (Run) command is removed from Task Manager.
- Users will be blocked from entering the following into the Internet Explorer Address Bar:
- A UNC path: \\<server>\<share>
- Accessing local drives: e.g., C:
- Accessing local folders: e.g., \temp>
EXAMPLE: Run command (Windows Key + R)
EXAMPLE: Message a User will See when Run is Disabled
OPTION ONE
Using a REG File Download 1. To Enable Run CommandA) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.Enable_Run_Command.reg
B) Go to step 3.
2. To Disable Run CommandA) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.Disable_Run Command.reg
3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the desktop.
4. Right click 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.
7. Log off and log on, or restart the computer to apply.
OPTION TWO
Using a BAT File Download 1. To Enable Run CommandA) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.Enable_Run_Command.bat
B) Go to step 3.
2. To Disable Run CommandA) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.Disable_Run Command.bat
3. Click on Save, and save the .bat file to the desktop.
4. Right click the downloaded .bat file and click on Run as administrator.
5. When done, you can delete the downloaded .bat file if you like.
6. Log off and log on, or restart the computer to apply.
OPTION THREE
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, and Start Menu and Taskbar. (See screenshot below)
3. In the right pane, right click on Remove Run from Start Menu and click on Edit. (See screenshot above)
4. To Enable Run CommandA) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (See screenshot below step 6)
B) Go to step 6.
5. To Disable Run Command 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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