How to Enable or Disable "Programs and Features" in Windows 7
InformationThis will show you how to enable or disable all or specific users from being able to access Programs and Features in the Control Panel to view, uninstall, change, or repair programs that are currently installed in Windows 7.
You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial.
EXAMPLE: Programs and Features Enabled and Disable
OPTION ONETo Enable or Disable "Programs and Features" Using REG Download
NOTE: This option will affect all users on the computer.1. To Enable Programs and FeaturesA) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.Enable_Programs_and_Features.regB) Go to step 3.2. To Disable Programs and FeaturesA) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.3. Save the .reg file to the desktop.Disable_Programs_and_Features.reg
4. Right click on the downloaded .reg file and click on Merge.
5. Click on Run, Yes (UAC), 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 TWOTo Enable or Disable "Programs and Features" in Group Policy
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, Control Panel, and Programs. (see screenshot below) 3. In the right pane, right click on Hide "Programs and Features" page and click on Edit. (see screenshot above)That's it,
4. To Enable Programs and FeaturesA) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)B) Go to step 6.5. To Disable Programs and FeaturesA) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below) 7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.
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