Removing the Network Neighborhood Icon from the Windows 95 Desktop
   
                                      
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   Many users who are not connected to a LAN have asked me how they can
   get rid of the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop. I keep hoping
   that we'll be able to use that icon to browse remote computers via
   Dial-up Networking, but as of now, we can't. However, I've noticed
   that some users trying to use the Peer-to-Peer capabilities of Windows
   95 across the Internet have experienced errors when connecting to
   remote resources if they've removed this icon from the desktop. If
   you're sure want to lose the icon, and you'll admit to being warned,
   here's how you do it:
   
Step 1: Install the System Policy Editor

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   On the Windows 95 Installation CD, go to the Admin95\appstools\poledit
   directory. Select the POLEDIT.INF file, click the right mouse button,
   and choose Install. The System Policy Editor will now be installed in
   your Windows directory.
   
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Step 2: Edit the Registry Settings

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   Run the System Policy Editor. Select File, Open Registry. Double-click
   on Local User. Nest, select Local User, then Shell, then Restrictions.
   Under the Restrictions area, select Hide Network Neighborhood (make
   sure it has a check mark).
   
   Click OK, then select the File menu and press Save the registry. That
   pesky icon is banished!
   
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