In terminal or Citrix environments, DataSnipper is installed once for all users but you may need to restrict access to only those who require it. This article explains how to limit DataSnipper usage per user by disabling the startup service and modifying the registry.
Step 1: Disable DataSnipperStartupService.exe
DataSnipperStartupService.exe is located at C:/Program Files (x86)/DataSnipper. It is responsible for automatically re-enabling DataSnipper if it is disabled for any reason.
This service must be disabled for all users, including those who need to use DataSnipper.
Step 2: Modify the LoadBehavior registry entry
The LoadBehavior registry entry controls how DataSnipper starts when Excel loads. It can be set per user to restrict access.
Open Regedit and navigate to:
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\Excel\Addins\DataSnipper.Addin
The default LoadBehavior value is 3 (enabled).
For users who should not have access, update LoadBehavior to 0 (disabled). This prevents DataSnipper from starting when Excel opens for those users.
With both steps implemented, DataSnipper will only be active for users whose LoadBehavior remains at 3.
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