How to Enable or Disable Programs and Features in Windows 7

Information
This will show you how to enable or disable all 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.


EXAMPLE: Programs and Features Enabled and Disable



OPTION ONE
Through a Download
1. To Enable Programs and Features -
A) Click on the Download button below to download the
Enable_Programs_and_Features.reg file below.
B) Go to step 3.
2. To Disable Programs and Features -
A) Click on the Download button below to download the
Disable_Programs_and_Features.reg file below.
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 on the desktop if you like.





OPTION TWO
Through the Local Group Policy Editor
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)

4. To Enable Programs and Features -
A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
B) Go to step 6.
5. To Disable Programs and Features -
A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.
That's it,
Shawn



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Attached Thumbnails
Attached Files Enable_Programs_and_Featuress.reg (302 Bytes) Disable_Programs_and_Featuress.reg (328 Bytes)