Disable Windows SideShow

Learn how to disable Windows SideShow in Windows 7.

If you enable this policy setting, the Windows SideShow Control Panel will be disabled and data from Windows SideShow-compatible gadgets (applications) will not be sent to connected devices.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows SideShow is on by default.

Disable Windows SideShow

1. Type gpedit.msc in the Start menu’s search box and then press Enter.

   Note: This guide shows you how to make changes to Windows 7 using Group Policy. Group Policy is not available in Home versions of Windows 7.

2. Navigate to User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, and then select Windows SideShow in the left column of the Group Policy editor.

   

3. Double-click Turn off Windows SideShow in the Settings section of the Group Policy editor.
4. Select Enable and then click OK to save the changes.

   

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