Windows 7 - Windows Mobility Center - Enable or Disable

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This will show you how to enable or disable all users from being able to open Windows Mobility Center in Windows 7.

By default, the Windows Mobility Center feature is only available and enabled on laptops, notebooks, and tablet PCs.

While this (if enabled) alone will not enable Windows Mobility Center on a desktop Windows 7, it will disable (if disabled) your ability to enable Windows Mobility Center on a desktop.

1. To Enable Windows Mobility Center

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

Enable_Mobility_Center.reg

B) Go to step 3.

2. To Disable Windows Mobility Center

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

Disable_Mobility_Center.reg

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

4. Right click the downloaded .reg file on the Desktop 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.

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 Mobility Center. (see screenshot below)

3. In the right pane, right click on Turn off Windows Mobility Center and click on Edit. (see screenshot above)

4. To Enable Windows Mobility Center

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

B) Go to step 6.

5. To Disable Windows Mobility Center

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

6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)

7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.