Policy
Prevent changing the default search provider
This policy setting prevents the user from changing the default search provider for the Address bar and the toolbar Search box. If you enable this policy setting, the user cannot change the default search provider. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can change the default search provider.
PackMicrosoft Windows
CategoryWindows Components / Internet Explorer
Policy ID
e2bad3c63f14Internal name
NoSearchProviderRegistry
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HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions\NoChangeDefaultSearchProvider (enabled) = 1
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions\NoChangeDefaultSearchProvider (disabled) = 0HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions\NoChangeDefaultSearchProvider (enabled) = 1
HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions\NoChangeDefaultSearchProvider (disabled) = 0Policy notes
This policy setting prevents the user from changing the default search provider for the Address bar and the toolbar Search box. If you enable this policy setting, the user cannot change the default search provider. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can change the default search provider.
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