Policy

Disable Import/Export Settings wizard

Windows 11 25H2

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ClassComputer
CategoryWindows Components > Internet Explorer
Supported onAt least Internet Explorer 5.0

This policy settings disables the Import/Export Settings wizard. This wizard allows you to import settings from another browser, import settings from a file, or export settings to a file. Importing settings from another browser allows the user to import favorites and feeds from other browsers. Importing settings from a file allows the user to import favorites, feeds and cookies from a file. Exporting settings to a file allows the user to export favorites, feeds and cookies to a file. If you enable this policy setting, the user will not be able to use the Import/Export Settings wizard. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user will be able to use the Import/Export Settings wizard.

Internal name
FavImportExport
Policy ID
597007df339e
Elements
0

Registry values

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Registry locationTypeEnabled valueDisabled value
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DisableImportExportFavoritesREG_DWORD
1
0

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