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Restrict loading of “Disk Defragmenter” snap-in into MMC.

MMC can load various snap-ins that are used to simplify system management tasks of daily routine. This setting can disable loading of the snap-in “Disk Defragmenter” into MMC.

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

Description:

Microsoft Management Console tries to simplify system management tasks of daily routine. It has applications, which have been built with modules. These applications, called snap-ins, can be added to a program that works independently or as a part of the bigger application. Say, if you run “dfrg.msc” from Start > Run menu, you are loading the snap-in from the basic framework (MMC). MMC provides system administrators an adaptable interface to view the system and set it up.

The “Disk Defragmenter” defragments your drives so that your computer runs faster and more efficiently. This setting can restrict loading of this snap-in into the MMC.

For this, go to Start > Run menu, enter “regedit” and navigate to the registry path listed below. If any of the subkeys “\MMC\{43668E21-2636-11D1-A1CE-0080C88593A5}” does not exist, create them as explained below. Then, create a string value “Restrict_Run” in the right panel.

Now, right-click and modify its value to “1” which can disable snap-in. However, if you want to enable back the snap-in, delete the subkey “{43668E21-2636-11D1-A1CE-0080C88593A5}”.

The changes take effect after a restart or logoff.

NOTE:
Access to “Disk Defragmenter” from Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools is also blocked.

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Disallow disk defragmenter for MMC snap-ins.reg

The '.reg' file can restrict loading of “Disk Defragmenter” snap-in into MMC.

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Allow disk defragmenter for MMC snap-ins.reg

The '.reg' file can allow loading of “Disk Defragmenter” snap-in into MMC.

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Registry Entry Details:

Registry Entry 1 :

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\]

Key Type :

Current User

Value Name :

MMC

Data Type :

Key

Enabled Value :

Disabled value :

Other value :

Value Action :

Add an Entry

Registry Entry 2 :

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\MMC\]

Key Type :

Current User

Value Name :

{43668E21-2636-11D1-A1CE-0080C88593A5}

Data Type :

Key

Enabled Value :

Disabled value :

Other value :

Value Action :

Add an Entry

Registry Entry 3 :

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\MMC\{43668E21-2636-11D1-A1CE-0080C88593A5}\]

Key Type :

Current User

Value Name :

Restrict_Run

Data Type :

REG_SZ (String 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.

The snap-in “Disk Defragmenter” is disabled from loading into MMC.

“Disk Defragmenter” snap-in can be added into MMC.

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

Go to [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\] , key and create a new key with the name "MMC" under "Microsoft".

Then, create a "{43668E21-2636-11D1-A1CE-0080C88593A5}" key under "MMC".

Now, right-click in the open area to create a String Value with the name "Restrict_Run" in "{43668E21-2636-11D1-A1CE- 0080C88593A5}" key.

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

Finally set the value data as '1' and click 'OK'.

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