Disable external branding of Internet Explorer
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Key metadata and intent for this policy.

User
Category
Windows Components > Internet Explorer
Supported on
At least Internet Explorer 5.0

Prevents branding of Internet programs, such as customization of Internet Explorer and Outlook Express logos and title bars, by another party. If you enable this policy, it prevents customization of the browser by another party, such as an Internet service provider or Internet content provider. If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users could install customizations from another party-for example, when signing up for Internet services. This policy is intended for administrators who want to maintain a consistent browser across an organization.

Internal name
Branding_NoExternalBranding
Policy ID
94a6c4b6d725
Elements
0

Registry values

How enabled and disabled states update the registry.

ScopeRegistry locationTypeEnabled valueDisabled valueCopy
User
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
Value name
NoExternalBranding
REG_DWORD
HKCU
1
HKCU
0
Registry location
Type REG_DWORD · User
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions
Value name
NoExternalBranding
Hive
HKCU
Enabled value
1
Disabled value
0

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