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Ability to rename LAN connections

User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Network\Network Connections
Hive
HKCU
Key
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
Value
NC_RenameLanConnection
Type
REG_DWORD

Description

Determines whether nonadministrators can rename a LAN connection.

If you enable this setting, the Rename option is enabled for LAN connections. Nonadministrators can rename LAN connections by clicking an icon representing the connection or by using the File menu.

If you disable this setting, the Rename option is disabled for nonadministrators only.

If you do not configure this setting, only Administrators and Network Configuration Operators can rename LAN connections

Note: This setting does not apply to Administrators.

Note: When the "Ability to rename LAN connections or remote access connections available to all users" setting is configured (set to either enabled or disabled), this setting does not apply.

Supported On

Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only

Values

Setting Value name Type Data Meaning
Enabled NC_RenameLanConnection REG_DWORD 1 Policy is enabled
Disabled NC_RenameLanConnection REG_DWORD 0 Policy is disabled