Properties - Add or Remove from Computer Context Menu

    Properties - Add or Remove from Computer Context Menu

    Properties - Add or Remove from Computer Context Menu

    How to Add or Remove Properties from Computer Context Menu
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    How to Add or Remove Properties from Computer Context Menu


       Information
    This will show you how to add or remove Properties from the Computer context menu in the Start Menu and desktop icon, and prevent opening any "System" Control Panel settings for all or specific users in Vista and Windows 7.

    When Properties is selected, it opens the System (Control Panel) window.


       Note
    Affected "System" Settings:
    • System Properties window
    • Computer Name
      • C:\Windows\System32\SystemPropertiesComputerName.exe
    • Hardware from System Properties only
      • C:\Windows\System32\SystemPropertiesHardware.exe
    • Remote settings (Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop)
      • C:\Windows\System32\SystemPropertiesRemote.exe
    • System Protection (System Restore)
      • C:\Windows\System32\SystemPropertiesProtection.exe
    • Advanced system settings ("Performance" Visual Effects, Page file, DEP, processor scheduling)
      • C:\Windows\System32\SystemPropertiesAdvanced.exe

    EXAMPLE: Computer Context Menu with Properties Added and Removed
    Properties - Add or Remove from Computer Context Menu-default.jpgProperties - Add or Remove from Computer Context Menu-removed.jpg



    OPTION ONE

    Using a REG File Download


    1. To Add Properties to Computer Context Menu of All Users
    NOTE: This is the default setting.
    A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.
    Add_Properties_Computer_Context_Menu.reg
    B) Go to step 3.
    2. To Remove Properties from Computer Context Menu of All Users
    A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.
    Remove_Properties_Computer_Context_Menu.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. Log off and log on, or restart the computer to apply.

    7. 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, and Desktop. (see screenshot below)
    Properties - Add or Remove from Computer Context Menu-step1.jpg
    3. In the right pane, right click on Remove Properties from the Computer icon context menu and click on Edit. (see screenshot above)

    4. To Add Properties to Computer Context Menu
    A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
    B) Go to step 6.
    5. To Remove Properties from Computer Context Menu
    A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
    6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)
    Properties - Add or Remove from Computer Context Menu-step2.jpg
    7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.

    8. Log off and log on, or restart the computer to apply.
    That's it,
    Shawn












  1. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Question


    This seems to disable the ability to change performance options as in visual effects after applied. Is this also supposed to disable system settings in control panel?
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  2. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #2

    Hello Papayrus,

    Yes, it affects all "System" settings from being allowed to be opened or not as well. That was nice this wasn't mentioned in the policy description.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #3

    I guess there's probably no way to remove the properties item then without disabling system settings? Do you think it's a bug in windows since it's not mentioned like you say?
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  4. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #4

    It's hard to say, but I would imagine that it's just an oversight in the policy description. I guess they figured that if one wanted to remove "Properties" (System Properties), then they would also want to prevent access to those settings as well. Otherwise, there's no point of removing Properties other than cosmetic purposes.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #5

    Yeah I just do it to make it harder for them to look at system specs it's not a big deal. It is funny though that it ends up not being cosmetic and actually disabling. I would reather it was just cosmetic. Thanks alot for the insight again.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Anytime. Yeah, it would be best if it was only cosmetic.
      My Computer


 

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