I first discussed the NoFindFiles Value Name in tip 1147.
Setting the NoFindFiles Value Name to 1, at HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions, disables a users ability to use the F3 key to invoke the Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer search.
To set this value using a .REG file:
1. Copy /Paste the following to a NoFindFiles.reg file:
REGEDIT4
\[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions\]
"NoFindFiles"=dword:00000001
2. Merge the NoFindFiles.reg file with the users registry or run regedit /s NoFindFiles.reg.
3. The user must log off and log on for this setting to take effect.
When the user presses the F3 key in Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer, a dialog box entitled Restrictions is displayed with the following message:
The operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator.
