Disables all Control Panel programs and the PC settings app.This setting prevents Control.exe and SystemSettings.exe the program files for Control Panel and PC settings from starting. As a result users cannot start Control Panel or PC settings or run any of their items.This setting removes Control Panel from:The Start screenFile ExplorerThis setting removes PC settings from:The Start screenSettings charmAccount pictureSearch resultsIf users try to select a Control Panel item from the Properties item on a context menu a message appears explaining that a setting prevents the action.
Policy path:
Control Panel
Scope:
User
Supported on:
At least Windows 2000
Registry settings:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer!NoControlPanel
Filename:
ControlPanel.admx