Disable Folder Options in Windows XP, Vista or 7

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Published on 2010-04-16T05:52:35Z Indexed on 2010/04/16 5:53 UTC
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As an administrator, can I disable the folder options in the control panel for other accounts than mine? Whats the possible way of doing this?

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