Prevent "Fix settings" functionality
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Category
Windows Components > Internet Explorer
Supported on
At least Internet Explorer 7.0

This policy setting prevents the user from using the "Fix settings" functionality related to Security Settings Check. If you enable this policy setting, the user cannot use the "Fix settings" functionality. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can use the "Fix settings" functionality. Note: When this policy setting is enabled, the "Fix settings" command on the Notification bar shortcut menu should be disabled.

Internal name
Disable_Fix_Security_Settings
Policy ID
b2fa9e8eb230
Elements
0

Registry values

How enabled and disabled states update the registry.

ScopeRegistry locationTypeEnabled valueDisabled valueCopy
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Security
Value name
DisableFixSecuritySettings
REG_DWORD
HKLM
1
HKCU
1
HKLM
0
HKCU
0
Registry location
Type REG_DWORD · Both
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Security
Value name
DisableFixSecuritySettings
Hive
HKLM
Enabled value
1
Disabled value
0
Hive
HKCU
Enabled value
1
Disabled value
0

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