Policy
Prevent the computer from loading toolbars and Browser Helper Objects when InPrivate Browsing starts
Microsoft Windows
Policy overview
Key metadata and intent for this policy.
This policy setting allows you to choose whether or not toolbars and Browser Helper Objects (BHOs) are loaded by default during an InPrivate Browsing session. Toolbars and BHOs may store data about a user's browsing session. By default, the computer does not load them when InPrivate Browsing starts. If you enable this policy setting, toolbars and BHOs are not loaded by default during an InPrivate Browsing session. If you disable this policy setting, toolbars and BHOs are loaded by default during an InPrivate Browsing session. If you do not configure this policy setting, it can be configured on the Privacy tab in Internet Options.
Registry values
How enabled and disabled states update the registry.
| Scope | Registry location | Type | Enabled value | Disabled value | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Path Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Safety\PrivacIE Value name DisableToolbars | REG_DWORD | HKLM 1 HKCU 1 | HKLM 0 HKCU 0 |
Policy elements
Inputs and configuration options exposed by this policy.
This policy has no additional user input fields.