Hide "Programs and Features" page
- Policy ID
- NoProgramsAndFeatures
- Scope
- User Configuration
- Supported on
- At least Windows Vista
- Source
- Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
- Category
- Control Panel › Programs
Description
This setting prevents users from accessing "Programs and Features" to view, uninstall, change, or repair programs that are currently installed on the computer.
If this setting is disabled or not configured, "Programs and Features" will be available to all users.
This setting does not prevent users from using other tools and methods to view or uninstall programs. It also does not prevent users from linking to related Programs Control Panel Features including Windows Features, Get Programs, or Windows Marketplace.
Registry
UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER
- NoProgramsAndFeatures-