Security Tweaks

Tweak Category

Description

Versions

URL

Security

Change Alternate Installation Credential Settings

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1062

Security

Disable Registry Editing Tools

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=190

Security

Disable Run Commands Specified in the Registry

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=876

Security

Disable the Shut Down Command

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=146

Security

Disable User Profiles

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=758

Security

Disable Windows Keys

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=549

Security

Hide Drives in My Computer

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=148

Security

Implement a User Based Custom Shell

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=849

Security

Manage System Policy Updates

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1166

Security

Prevent Access to the Contents of Selected Drives

Windows 2000/Me/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1157

Security

Reset the Screen Saver Password

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1130

Security

Restrict Access to the Windows Update Feature

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=441

Security

Restrict Applications Users Can Run

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=113

Security

Restrict Changes to User Folder Locations

Windows 2000/Me/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1039

Security

Restrict Users from Running Specific Applications

Windows 2000/Me/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=969

Security/Active Desktop

Active Desktop Restrictions

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=443

Security/Active Desktop

Disable Active Desktop

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=508

Security/Active Desktop

Force the Use of Active Desktop

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=642

Security/Active Desktop

Remove Active Desktop Options from the Settings Menu

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=444

Security/Active Desktop

Restrict Changes to Active Desktop Settings

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=541

Security/Control Panel

Add or Remove Programs Restrictions

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1041

Security/Control Panel

Deny Access to the Display Settings

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=167

Security/Control Panel

Disable Control Panel

Windows 2000/Me/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=543

Security/Control Panel

Disable Network Control Panel

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=174

Security/Control Panel

Disable Printers Control Panel Icon

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=177

Security/Control Panel

Force the Control Panel Display Style

Windows XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1084

Security/Control Panel

Hide Control Panel Applets

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=522

Security/Control Panel

Hide Control Panel Printer and Network Settings

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=153

Security/Control Panel

Hide Set Program Access and Defaults in Add/Remove Programs

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1212

Security/Control Panel/Display

Hide the Display Appearance Page

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=168

Security/Control Panel/Display

Hide the Display Background Page

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=169

Security/Control Panel/Display

Hide the Display Settings Page

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=171

Security/Control Panel/Display

Hide the Keyboard Navigation Settings

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1061

Security/Control Panel/Display

Hide the Screen Saver Settings Page

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=170

Security/Control Panel/Display

Hide the Themes Settings Page

Windows XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1077

Security/Control Panel/Display

Restrict Changes to Animation Settings

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1060

Security/Control Panel/Display

Restrict Desktop Theme Controls

Windows XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1076

Security/Control Panel/Network

Hide Network Access Control Page

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=176

Security/Control Panel/Network

Hide Network Identification Page

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=175

Security/Control Panel/Network

Hide the File and Printer Sharing Controls

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=189

Security/Control Panel/Passwords

Hide the Change Passwords Page

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=182

Security/Control Panel/Passwords

Hide the Remote Administration Page

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=183

Security/Control Panel/Passwords

Hide the User Profiles Page

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=184

Security/Control Panel/Passwords

Restrict Access to the Passwords Control Panel

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=181

Security/Control Panel/Printers

Disable the Addition of Printers

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=180

Security/Control Panel/Printers

Disable the Deletion of Printers

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=179

Security/Control Panel/Printers

Hide the General and Details Printer Pages

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=178

Security/Control Panel/System

Hide the Device Manager Page

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=185

Security/Control Panel/System

Hide the File System Button

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=187

Security/Control Panel/System

Hide the Hardware Profiles Page

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=186

Security/Control Panel/System

Hide the Virtual Memory Button

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=188

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Disable Folder Options Menu

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=619

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Disable the Ability to Customize Toolbars

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=639

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Disable the Ability to Right Click on the Desktop

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=160

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Disable the New Menu Item

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=906

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Enable Advanced File System and Sharing Security

Windows XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=991

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Enforce Shell Extension Security

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1168

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Hide All Items on the Desktop

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=147

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Hide the Network Neighborhood Icon

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=150

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Remove File Menu from Explorer

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=157

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Remove Properties from My Computer

Windows XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=980

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Remove the Ability to Modify File Types

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=852

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Remove the Distributed File System Tab

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1095

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Remove the Hardware Tab

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1093

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Remove the Option to Change or Hide Toolbars

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=640

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Remove the Security Tab

Windows XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1094

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Restrict the Screen Saver

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1190

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Screen Saver Password Protection Policy

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1189

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Secure Desktop Restriction

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1129

Security/Desktop and Explorer

Specify the Background Image and Wallpaper Style

Windows 2000/Me/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1097

Security/Login and Authentication

Allow Portables to Undock Before Logon

Windows XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=915

Security/Login and Authentication

Automatic Logon to Windows 95 98 and Me

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=125

Security/Login and Authentication

Automatic Logon to Windows NT 2000 and XP

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=13

Security/Login and Authentication

Change the Message Shown on the Logon Box

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=247

Security/Login and Authentication

Customize the Windows Logon and Security Dialog Title

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=926

Security/Login and Authentication

Disable Password Caching

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=124

Security/Login and Authentication

Disable the Auto Logon Shift Override Feature

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=946

Security/Login and Authentication

Disable the Change Password Button

Windows NT/2000

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=265

Security/Login and Authentication

Disable the Lock Workstation Button

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=264

Security/Login and Authentication

Enable Shutdown from Authentication Dialog Box

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=135

Security/Login and Authentication

Force the Use of Automatic Logon

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=780

Security/Login and Authentication

Legal Notice Dialog Box Before Logon

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=22

Security/Login and Authentication

Limit the Number of Automatic Logins

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=947

Security/Login and Authentication

Modify the Number of Cached Logins

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1026

Security/Login and Authentication

Require Alphanumeric Windows Password

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=123

Security/Login and Authentication

Require Users to Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete Before Logon

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=971

Security/Login and Authentication

Restrict Showing the Last Username

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=988

Security/Login and Authentication

Set the Minimum Password Length

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=108

Security/Login and Authentication

Show Verbose Security Status Messages

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1136

Security/Login and Authentication

Use Active Authentication for Unlock and Screen Saver

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1025

Security/Network

Automatic Hidden Shares

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=4

Security/Network

Changing LAN Manager Authentication on Windows NT

Windows NT

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=255

Security/Network

Changing the Password Expiry Warning Period

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=209

Security/Network

Disable Caching of Domain Password

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=134

Security/Network

Disable File and Printer Sharing

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=132

Security/Network

Disable Recent Shares in Network Places

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1045

Security/Network

Disable Save Password Option in Dial-Up Networking

Windows NT/2000

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=16

Security/Network

Disable TCP/IP Source Routing

Windows NT 4.0

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=368

Security/Network

Disable the Ability to Remotely Shutdown the Computer Browser Service

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=789

Security/Network

Disable Web Printing

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1198

Security/Network

Hide Computer from the Browser List

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=58

Security/Network

Hide Computers Near Me in Network Places

Windows 2000/Me/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=542

Security/Network

Hide Entire Network in Network Neighborhood

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=172

Security/Network

Hide Share Passwords with Asterisks

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=122

Security/Network

Hide the Active Directory Folder in My Network Places

Windows 2000

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1059

Security/Network

Hide Workgroup Content from Network Neighborhood

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=173

Security/Network

Network Connection Restrictions

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1047

Security/Network

Offload IP Security Task Processing

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1172

Security/Network

Remove Log Off from the Start Menu

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=9

Security/Network

Remove the Map and Disconnect Network Drive Options

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=161

Security/Network

Require Validation by Network for Windows Access

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=130

Security/Network

Restrict Anonymous User Access

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=97

Security/Network

Send Plain Text Passwords

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=68

Security/Network

Specify Users to Receive Administrative Alerts

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=831

Security/Privacy

Clear Download Accelerator History

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1201

Security/Privacy

Clear Explorer and Accessories Recent File Lists

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1196

Security/Privacy

Clear the Cached Run Commands

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=76

Security/Privacy

Clear the Internet Explorer Typed Address History

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=635

Security/Privacy

Clear the Netmeeting Call History

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=921

Security/Privacy

Clear the Page File at System Shutdown

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=244

Security/Privacy

Clear the Recent Play List in Media Player

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1063

Security/Privacy

Disable Recent Files in Media Player

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1195

Security/Privacy

Disable User Tracking

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=641

Security/Privacy

Empty Temporary Internet Files on Exit

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1173

Security/Remote Access

Automatically Disconnect Remote Access Callers

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=139

Security/Remote Access

Automatically Use Dial-Up Networking to Logon

Windows NT/2000

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=207

Security/Remote Access

Disable Dial-In Access

Windows 95/98/Me

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=131

Security/Remote Access

"Disable the ""Log on using dial-up connection"" Check Box"

Windows NT/2000

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=794

Security/Remote Access

Number of Remote Access Authentication Attempts

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=137

Security/Remote Access

Specify the Callback Pause Period

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=140

Security/Remote Access

Time Limit for Remote Access Authentication

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=138

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Disable Drag-and-Drop on the Start Menu

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=445

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Disable Menu Bars and the Start Button

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=905

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Force Logoff on the Start Menu

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1046

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Force the Use of the Classic Start Menu

Windows XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=975

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Hide Control Panel Printer and Network Settings

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=153

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Hide or Display Administrative Tools Menu

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=514

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Hide the Taskbar Clock

Windows XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=970

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Hide the Taskbar Settings on the Start Menu

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=154

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Lock the Taskbar

Windows XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=978

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Remove Common Program Groups from Start Menu

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=158

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Remove My Network Places from the Start Menu

Windows XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1044

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Remove Run from the Start Menu

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=151

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Remove Search from the Start Menu

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=149

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Remove the Ability to Right Click on the Start Button

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=654

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Remove the Help Option from the Start Menu

Windows 2000/Me/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=547

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Remove the Toolbars on the Taskbar

Windows XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=984

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Remove the Windows Security on Start Menu

Windows Terminal Server

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=853

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Remove Tray Items from Taskbar

Windows XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=983

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar

Restrict the Start Menu Log Off Option

Windows 2000/Me/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=974

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar/Documents and Folders

Disable Recent Documents History

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=545

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar/Documents and Folders

Increase Cache for Customized Folders

Windows XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1206

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar/Documents and Folders

Remove Favorites from the Start Menu

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=10

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar/Documents and Folders

Remove My Documents from the Start Menu

Windows 2000/Me/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=548

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar/Documents and Folders

Remove My Music from the Start Menu

Windows 2000/Me/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1042

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar/Documents and Folders

Remove My Pictures from the Start Menu

Windows 2000/Me/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=976

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar/Documents and Folders

Remove Network Connections from the Start Menu

Windows 2000/Me/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=544

Security/Start Menu and Taskbar/Documents and Folders

Remove Recent Documents from the Start Menu

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=8

Security/System

Change Default Administrator Ownership

Windows XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1145

Security/System

Configure Windows Script Signature Security

All

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1121

Security/System

Disable CD Burning

Windows XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=979

Security/System

Disable Group Policy Objects

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1161

Security/System

Prompt for Password on Resume

Windows XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1040

Security/System

Reboot Windows After a Crash

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=817

Security/System

Restart the Shell Automatically

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=205

Security/System

Restrict Access to Base System Objects

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=281

Security/System

Restrict Access to the Event Logs

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=351

Security/System

Restrict the Language and Locale Region

Windows 2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1215

Security/System

Secure Access to CD-ROM Drives

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=203

Security/System

Secure Access to Floppy Drives

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=204

Security/System

Secure Access to Removable Drives

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=1048

Security/System

Specify a Replacement GINA Authentication DLL

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=945

Security/System

Specify Executable Files to be Launched by Winlogon

Windows NT/2000/XP

http://www.winguides.com/tweak/redirect.php?id=210