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Restrict Import and Export of Internet Explorer Settings (All Windows)

This restriction can be used to disable the import and export of Internet Explorer cookies and favorites. When users utilize the "Import and Export" wizard on the File menu they will be shown a message when clicking "Finish".

This tweak can be easily applied using WinGuides Tweak Manager.
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Open your registry and find or create the key below.

Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value, called "DisableImportExportFavorites" and set it according to the value data below.

Exit your registry; you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.

Registry Editor Example
|NameTypeData|
|(Default)REG_SZ(value not set)|
|DisableImportExportFavoritesREG_DWORD0x00000001 (1)|
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|HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explo...|
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Registry Settings
User Key: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer]
Value Name: DisableImportExportFavorites
Data Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value)
Value Data: (0 = default, 1 = restrict import and export)

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Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

Last modified: January 29, 2003

 
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