Here’s how to disable them in Windows 7, 8, and 10.
In Windows 8 and 10, this will disable both the Control Panel and the newer configs interface.
Next, you’ll need to check that that a subkey namedExplorerexists inside the Policies key.
If you already see the Explorer key, you’re good to go on to the next step.
If you don’t see it, you’ll need to create one.
Right-click thePolicieskey and choose New > Key.
Name the new keyExplorer.
Next, you’re going to create a value inside the newExplorerkey.
Right-click theExplorerkey and choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
Name your new valueNoControlPanel.
Double-tap the newNoControlPanelvalue to open its properties window.
The changes should take place immediately with no need for restarting Windows.
If you venture to pull up options, nothing will happen.
If you take a stab at open Control Panel, you’ll be greeted with an glitch notice.
One hack disables access to Control Panel and parameters and the other hack enables access.
Both are included in the following ZIP file.
Double-tap the one you want to use and click through the prompts.
Running the Disable Control Panel and options" hack creates theExplorerkey and theNoControlPanelvalue and sets the value to 1.
Running the Enable Control Panel and controls (Default) hack sets the value back to 0.
Also, if youre on a company connection, do everyone a favor and check with your admin first.
Start by finding the MSC file you created for controlling policies for those particular users.
Double-click to open it and allow it to make changes to your PC.
In this example, were using one we created for applying policy to all non-administrative user accounts.
In the setting’s properties window, smack the “Enabled” option and then click “OK.”
