How to Block Access to the Settings App in Windows 11

If your family members use your PC, its good to disable access to configs altogether.

Suppose you block access to the prefs app onWindows 11.

1) Block Access to prefs on Windows 11 via Registry

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

Registry Editor

Now, right-press the Explorer folder and selectNew > DWORD (32-Bit) Value.

Name the new keyNoControlPaneland hit theEnterbutton.

Once done, double tap on theNoControlPanelDWORD key and enter1on theValue Datafield.

navigate to the path

Next, punch theOkbutton.

If you wish to fire up the options app, set0on theValue datafield in Step 5.

This is how you could block access to the prefs app on Windows 11.

New > DWORD (32-Bit) Value

Double tap on theProhibit access to Control Panel and PC Settingson the right pane.

Select Enabled and opt for Ok button on the Window that appears.

Now, nothing will happen if anyone tries to reach the controls app.

NoControlPanel

This will also block access to the Control Panel.

If you wish to revert the changes, selectNot Configuredin Step 4.

So, these are the two best ways to block users from accessing the controls app on Windows 11.

enter 1 on the Value Data field

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set 0 on the Value data

Local Group Policy Editor

navigate to the path

Prohibit access to Control Panel and PC Settings

select Enabled

select ‘Not Configured’ in Step 4

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