Policy

Prevent the computer from loading toolbars and Browser Helper Objects when InPrivate Browsing starts

Windows 11 25H2

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Policy overview

Key metadata and intent for this policy.

ClassComputer
CategoryWindows Components > Internet Explorer > Privacy
Supported onAt least Internet Explorer 8.0

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.

Internal name
DisableInPrivateToolbars
Policy ID
48b033f2cd57
Elements
0

Registry values

How enabled and disabled states update the registry.

Registry locationTypeEnabled valueDisabled value
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Safety\PrivacIE\DisableToolbarsREG_DWORD
1
0

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