Registry Tip : Disable SyncApp Briefcase


To disable the Briefcase Icon via the
registry:
Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Name: RunSyncApp

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0 disable

The executable for the application is %systemroot%\system32\syncapp.exe. If
your users do not have update access to the %systemroot%\system32 folder,
renaming the application is a good lockdown method.

If your workstations are installed from a network drive or unattended
installation, you can prevent the Briefcase icon from being placed on the
desktop by commenting out the syncapp.exe line in layout.inf and txtsetup.sif setup
files.

About The Author

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Scroll to Top