New Policy Available to Hide View, Options Menu Item

 Last reviewed: November 19, 1997
Article ID: Q153105
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

You cannot prevent users from viewing all files or extensions of known file types.

CAUSE

There is no system policy in Windows NT to allow this.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. A supported fix is now available, but is not fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Product Support Services for more information. receive

MORE INFORMATION

The new System Policy is named "Remove View->Options menu from Explorer" in the category Windows NT Shell\Restrictions for Users and Groups.

Additional query words: 4.00 prodnt
Keywords : ntsecurity NTSrvWkst kbnetwork
Version : 4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix

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Last reviewed: November 19, 1997
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