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# Hide People Taskbar

## Batch Script

The following is the Hide People Taskbar sample batch script. Copy it and save it as a **.bat** file. For further information on hosting this script see [Quick Guide to Self-Hosting Custom Scripts](/faronicsdeploy/custom-scripts-powershell-vb-batch/custom-scripts-library/quick-guide-to-self-hosting-custom-scripts.md). 

```
@echo off
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People" /v PeopleBand /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
```

## Custom Script Settings

The table below outlines all the fields that need to be set when creating this custom script. 

{% hint style="info" %}
For a detailed guide, refer to [Create a Hide People Taskbar Custom Script.](/faronicsdeploy/custom-scripts-powershell-vb-batch/custom-scripts-library/hide-people-taskbar.md#create-a-hide-people-taskbar-custom-script)
{% endhint %}

| Field        | Value                                                         |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Name         | **Hide People Taskbar**                                       |
| URL          | <http://faronics.org/proservices/bat/hide_people_taskbar.bat> |
| Type         | **Batch Script**                                              |
| Command-Line | Leave blank                                                   |
| Run As       | **System Account** or **Specified User Account**              |

###

## Create a Hide People Taskbar Custom Script

![Create a Custom Script](/files/-MVTMQo7yXAzeNjC65UE)

1\. Select the **Control Grid** tab on the top menu bar.

2\. Navigate to the **Applications** tab.

3\. Click **CUSTOM** **SCRIPT**.

4\. Select **Create** **Custom** **Script**.

5\. Enter a **Name** for the script, **Hide People Taskbar** in this example; use any name you'd like to use.

![Hide People Taskbar Custom Script](/files/-MX2yPM2CkBRoQHk6zkF)

6\. Enter the **URL** that points to the hosted script <http://faronics.org/proservices/bat/hide_people_taskbar.bat> in this example. You might need to download this file and host it on a link that is whitelisted in your firewall.

{% hint style="info" %}
Best Practice is to download the sample script and self-host it. You can do this for free with GitHub. See the [Quick Guide to Self-Hosting Custom Scripts](/faronicsdeploy/custom-scripts-powershell-vb-batch/custom-scripts-library/quick-guide-to-self-hosting-custom-scripts.md) for more information.
{% endhint %}

7\. Select the script type: **Batch Script**.

8\. **Command Line**: Leave blank.

9\. Select the account to **Run As**; either **System Accoun**t or **Specified User Account**.

10\. Click **SAVE TO GRID**.

{% hint style="info" %}
Once saved, the script can be pushed to an individual computer or groups of computers. It can also be scheduled using a Policy.

For a guide on how to run your custom script, see [Pushing the Script](/faronicsdeploy/custom-scripts-powershell-vb-batch.md#pushing-the-script).
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="success" %}
The script will now appear in the list of Custom Scripts. It will also be available to select from the Applications Control Grid View.&#x20;

Search for the script in the grid using the search option. If your applications are grouped, you will see a column named **Custom** **Scripts**. Selecting the **Custom Script header** will display all the scripts that have been added to the grid.&#x20;
{% endhint %}