How to Enable or Disable Run Command Box in Windows 7

Information
This wiil show you how to enable or disable the Run command box for all users in Windows 7 and Vista.


When Run is disabled:




EXAMPLE: Run command (Windows Key + R)
EXAMPLE: Message a User will See when Run is Disabled


OPTION ONE
Using a REG File Download

1. To Enable Run Command -
A) Click on the Download button below to download the
Enable_Run_Command.reg file below.
B) Go to step 3.
2. To Disable Run Command -
A) Click on the Download button below to download the
Disable_Run Command.reg file below.
3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the desktop.

4. Right click the downloaded .reg file and click on Merge.

5. Click on Run, Yes, Yes, and OK when prompted.

6. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.

7. Log off and log on, or restart the computer to apply.



OPTION TWO
Using a BAT File Download

1. To Enable Run Command -
A) Click on the Download button below to download the
Enable_Run_Command.bat file below.
B) Go to step 3.
2. To Disable Run Command -
A) Click on the Download button below to download the
Disable_Run Command.bat file below.
3. Click on Save, and save the .bat file to the desktop.

4. Right click the downloaded .bat file and click on Run as administrator.
5. When done, you can delete the downloaded .bat file if you like.

6. Log off and log on, or restart the computer to apply.


OPTION THREE
Through the Local Group Policy Editor

1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor.

2. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, and Start Menu and Taskbar. (See screenshot below)3. In the right pane, right click on Remove Run from Start Menu and click on Edit. (See screenshot above)

4. To Enable Run Command -
A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (See screenshot below step 6)

B) Go to step 6.
5. To Disable Run Command -
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 Files Enable_Run_Command.reg (270 Bytes) Disable_Run_Command.reg (296 Bytes) Enable_Run_Command.bat (111 Bytes) Disable_Run_Command.bat (126 Bytes)