Hide Network Locations icon on desktop

Removes the Network Locations icon from the desktop.This setting only affects the desktop icon. It does not prevent users from connecting to the network or browsing for shared computers on the network.Note: In operating systems earlier than Microsoft Windows Vista this policy applies to the My Network Places icon.

Policy path: 

Desktop

Scope: 

User

Supported on: 

At least Windows 2000

Registry settings: 

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer!NoNetHood

Filename: 

Desktop.admx

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