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How to disable View Tab in file explorer

Anonymous
2024-08-27T09:10:44+00:00

I need assistance with disabling the 'View' tab in File Explorer for domain users through Group Policy. The goal is to prevent users from accessing hidden folders via the 'View' tab. I Am using windows server 2022

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-08-27T09:50:34+00:00

    Hello Mohammed Ayub Khan1,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community forum.

    After my research, I think restricting specific UI elements like the 'View' tab might require additional customizations or third-party tools because the built-in policies do not cover the specific requirement directly.

    You can try to prevent user from opening folder options by using this GPO:

    User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > File Explorer >Do not allow Folder Options to be opened from the Options button on the View tab of the ribbon=> Enabled.

    After applying this GPO, please check if the domain users can access hidden folders via the 'View' tab or "Folder Option".

    I hope the information above is helpful.

    If you have any question or concern, please feel free to let us know.

    Best Regards,

    Daisy Zhou

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-08-27T10:02:34+00:00

    "By using the hidden item check, users can access the hidden folder." i wanted to disable view tab option completely so that user don't have access to hidden items option either folder options.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-08-28T07:58:12+00:00

    Hello

    Good day!

    I totally understand your needs, you can try the setting I mentioned above, if it does not work, I am sorry, after my researching, there is no such existing GPO setting to disable view tab option.

    Thank you for your understanding.

    Best Regards,
    Daisy Zhou

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