Hide Active Direcotry folder

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User Configuration\AdministrativeTemplates\Desktop\Active Directory

Description

Hides the Active Directory folder in My Network Places.

The Active Directory folder displays Active Directory objects in a browse window.

If you enable this policy, the Active Directory folder does not appear in the My Network Places folder.

If you disable this policy or do not configure it, the Active Directory folder appears in the My Network Places folder.

This policy is designed to let users search Active Directory, but not tempt them to casually browse Active Directory.