how to hide IE connection settings

[diciu]

I have admin rights on a Win2K Professional PC, having 2 simple user accounts, mainly for internet browsing.(the PC is sometimes for public use).
So, the users have the right to logon to my PC.
I would like to hide IE connection settings from Tools Menu->Internet Options, but for simple users only, the admin being able to see it.
How can I choose what applications can be available or not for other users?
Can I stop simple users from viewing or accessing certain folders on my computer?

[hanzpk]

group user into group membership for restricted access
as for specific folder, I don't know.

[dabbink]

Well, I am not 100% sure what you are asking but if you are looking to remove the Connections Tab from the Internet Properties you do a registry change.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Policies/Microsoft/Internet Explorer/Control Panel

Set the DWORD Key ConnectionsTab to a value of 1.

That will make the Connections Tab disapper from the Internet Properties for the current user.

I think this can be done in some automated/batch way with Microsoft's Internet Explorer IAK (Internet Access Kit?).

As to the other stuff, you need to get familiar with Win2k Security and User management. There are many web sites on those subjects.

Hope this helps (and was what you were asking about), it has been a long time since I dealt with the Connections Tab.

DAbbink

[Kdr Kane]

You can do it through local policy. You will need to re-enable it if you wish to change something later since the policy will be in effect for all users.

Run gpedit.msc

User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Disable the Connections page - ENABLED