Tweak Library – Hide “Run” item from the Start menu

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Hide “Run” item from the Start menu (For All Users)

This setting removes the ability to launch commands or processes from the Start menu by removing the "Run" option.

Tweak for : Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows 2000, Windows Vista

Description:

The "Run" command on the Start menu lets you execute the programs, opens a document, folder and website but this setting disables the command functions. This setting disables Winkey + R combination in addition to above operations. It also removes the corresponding checkbox from the Start menu properties dialog box.

For this, go to Start > Run menu, enter “regedit” and navigate to the registry path listed below. If the subkey “\Explorer” does not exist, create it as explained below. Then, create a Dword value “NoRun” in the right panel.

Now, right-click and modify its value to “1” which can hide “Run” item from the Start menu. However, if you want to show the item back, change the value data to “0” or delete the added value.

The changes take effect after a restart or logoff.

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Hide the Run From Start Menu.reg

The '.reg' file can hide “Run” item from the Start menu.

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Show the Run in Start Menu (Default).reg

The '.reg' file can show “Run” item from the Start menu.

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Registry Entry Details:

Registry Entry 1 :

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\]

Key Type :

Local Machine

Value Name :

Explorer

Data Type :

Key

Enabled Value :

Disabled value :

Other value :

Value Action :

Add an Entry

Registry Entry 2 :

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]

Key Type :

Local Machine

Value Name :

NoRun

Data Type :

DWORD (DWORD Value)

Enabled Value :

Disabled value :

Other value :

Value Action :

Add an Entry

Steps ScreenShots:

Apply registry settings according below given steps of screenshots with related changes.

'Run' option in the Start menu is hidden.

'Run' option in the Start menu is visible by default.

First, click the 'Start' button, and select 'Run'. In the resulting dialog box, type "regedit".

Go to [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Policies\], key and create a new key with the name "Explorer" under "Policies".

Now, right-click in the open area to create a DWORD Value with the name "NoRun" in "Explorer" key.

Next, right-click on "NoRun" and click on 'Modify'.

Finally, enter the value "1" in the text box and click on 'OK'.