Removes the list of most recently used files from the Open dialog box. If you disable this setting or do not configure it, ...

Removes the list of most recently used files from the Open dialog box.

If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the "File name" field includes a drop-down list of recently used files. If you enable this setting, the "File name" field is a simple text box. Users must browse directories to find a file or type a file name in the text box.

This setting, and others in this folder, lets you remove new features added in Windows 2000 Professional, so that the Open dialog box looks like it did in Windows NT 4.0 and earlier. These policies only affect programs that use the standard Open dialog box provided to developers of Windows programs.

To see an example of the standard Open dialog box, start Wordpad and, on the File menu, click Open.

Note: In Windows Vista, this policy  setting applies only to applications that are using the Windows XP common dialog box style. This policy setting does not apply to the new Windows Vista common dialog box style. It is a requirement for third-party applications with Windows 2000 or later certification to adhere to this setting.

Removes the General tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box. If you enable this policy, users are unable ... Removes the General tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box. If you enable this policy, users are unable ... Removes the Hardware tab. This setting removes the Hardware tab from Mouse, Keyboard, and Sounds and Audio Devices in Control ... Removes the Internet Explorer icon from the desktop and from the Quick Launch bar on the taskbar. This setting does not prevent ... Removes the list of most recently used files from the Open dialog box. If you disable this setting or do not configure it, ... Removes the Manage item from the File Explorer context menu. This context menu appears when you right-click File Explorer ... Removes the Network Locations icon from the desktop. This setting only affects the desktop icon. It does not prevent users ... Removes the Privacy tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box. If you enable this policy, users are prevented ... Removes the Programs tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box. If you enable this policy, users are prevented ...