How to Add or Remove the Sharing Tab in the Drive and Folder Properties on Windows 11 The Sharing tab in Windows 11 makes it easy to manage network sharing for drives and folders. But sometimes, the sharing tab is not showing in the folder properties, leaving users unsure how to configure access. In this video, we’ll walk you through multiple ways to safely restore or remove the Sharing tab. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne’s IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. Adding and Removing the Sharing Tab Users can choose between using the Registry Editor, PowerShell, or Command Prompt to add or remove the Sharing tab. Let’s go through each method step by step. Method 1: Registry Editor The Registry Editor offers direct control over Windows shell extensions. First, open the Registry Editor, then go to: To hide the Sharing tab, create a subkey named Blocked. Then, create a String Value inside the Blocked key and set its name to: If you want to add the Sharing tab, delete the corresponding String Value inside the Blocked key instead. Close the Registry Editor and restart File Explorer or your device to apply the changes. Method 2: PowerShell PowerShell is ideal for scripted deployments and remote management. For this method, simply run PowerShell as an administrator and deploy the appropriate script. To hide the Sharing tab, run this script: To display the tab, run this script instead: Restart File Explorer or the user session to apply your changes. Method 3: Command Prompt Command Prompt provides another script-friendly option if you can’t use PowerShell. In fact, the Command Prompt method is very similar to the PowerShell method. First, open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the appropriate script. To hide the Sharing tab, run: To display the tab, use this instead: Restart File Explorer or the user session to apply your changes. When the sharing tab is not showing in the folder properties, it’s usually due to system-level restrictions. Whether you’re restoring access for users or locking down sharing for security, the Registry, PowerShell, and Command Prompt methods give you full control. For more information, check out our official blog post on How to Add or Remove the Sharing Tab in the Drive and Folder Properties on Windows 11 linked in the description below.