Restrict loading of “Computer Management” snap-in into MMC.

Restrict loading of Computer Management snap-in into MMC.

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MMC can load various snap-ins that are used to simplify system management
tasks of daily routine. This setting can disable loading of the snap-in Computer
Management into MMC.

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Microsoft management console tries to simplify system management tasks of daily routine. It has Related Tweaks
applications, which have been built with modules. These applications, called snap-ins, can be added to Library Categories
a program that works independently or as a part of the bigger application. Say, if you run Free Registry Scan
compmgmt.msc from start > run menu, you are loading the snap-in from the basic framework (mmc).
Mmc provides system administrators an adaptable interface to view the system and set it up. The
computer management snap-in manages computer and related system tools. This setting can restrict Recommended:
loading of this snap-in into the mmc. For this, go to start > run menu, enter regedit and navigate to the
registry path listed below. If any of the subkeys \mmc\{58221c67-ea27-11cf-adcf-00aa00a80033} does
not exist, create them as explained below. Then, create a string value restrict_run in the right panel.
Now, right-click and modify its value to 1 which can disable snap-in. However, if you want to enable
back the snap-in, delete the subkey {58221c67-ea27-11cf-adcf-00aa00a80033}. The changes take
effect after a restart or logoff. When editing the registry it is highly recommended to run a quick scan
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First, click the 'Start' button, and select 'Run'. In the resulting dialog box, type "regedit".

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Go to <b>[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\]</b>, key and create a new key

with the name "MMC" under "Microsoft".

Then, create a "{58221C67-EA27-11CF-ADCF-00AA00A80033}" key under "MMC".

Now, right-click in the open area to create a String Value with the name "Restrict_Run" in
"{58221C67-EA27-11CF-ADCF-00AA00A80033}" key.

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Next, right-click on "Restrict_Run" and click on 'Modify'.

Finally set the value data as '1' and click 'OK'.

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Path: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\]
Location: Current User
Value Name: MMC
Data Type: Key
Action Type: Add an Entry
Path: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\MMC\]
Location: Current User
Value Name: {58221C67-EA27-11CF-ADCF-00AA00A80033}
Data Type: Key
Action Type: Add an Entry
Path: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\MMC\{58221C67-EA27-11CF-ADCF-
00AA00A80033}\]
Location: Current User
Value Name: Restrict_Run
Data Type: REG_SZ (String Value)
Enabled Value: 1
Action Type: Add an Entry

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Enable cmd.exe AutoRun.

Enable\Disable CMD Directory AutoComplete Key.
Enable\Disable CMD File AutoComplete Key.
Command prompt configuration
Allow or disallow the command prompt and/or batch files (*.BAT, *.CMD).
Restrict loading of Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in into MMC.
Restrict loading of Active Directory Domains and Trusts snap-in into MMC.
Restrict loading of Active Directory Sites and Services snap-in into MMC.
Restrict loading of Certificates snap-in into MMC.
Restrict loading of Component Services snap-in into MMC.
Restrict loading of Computer Management snap-in into MMC.
Hide Device Manager snap-in from Computer Management console file.
Restrict loading of Disk Defragmenter snap-in into MMC.
Hide Disk Management snap-in from Computer Management console file.
Restrict loading of Distributed File System snap-in into MMC.
Restrict loading of Event Viewer from Administrative Tools section.
Restrict loading of Fax Service Management snap-in into MMC.
Hide Indexing Service snap-in from Computer Management console file.
Restrict loading of Internet Authentication Service (IAS) snap-in into MMC.
Restrict loading of Internet Information Services (IIS) snap-in into MMC.
Hide IP Security Policies snap-in from Computer Management console file.
Hide Local Users and Groups snap-in from Computer Management console file.
Restrict loading of Performance Logs and Alerts snap-in into Performance console file.
Restrict loading of QoS Admission Control snap-in into MMC.
Restrict loading of Removable Storage Management snap-in into MMC.
Restrict loading of Routing and Remote Access console file.
Restrict loading of Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in into MMC.
Restrict loading of Security Templates snap-in into MMC.
Restrict loading of Services console file.
Restrict loading of Shared Folders snap-in into MMC.
Restrict loading of System Information snap-in into MMC.
Restrict loading of Telephony snap-in into MMC.
Restrict loading of Terminal Services Configuration snap-in into MMC.
Hide WMI Control snap-in from Computer Management console file.
Clear MMC recent files
Disable MS-DOS prompt (For Current User).
Change the colors of Command Prompt window.
Enable quick editing on Command Prompt (For Current User).
Disable Command Extensions (For Current User).
Disable Command Extensions (For All Users).

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