Policy

Prevent "Fix settings" functionality

This policy setting prevents the user from using the "Fix settings" functionality related to Security Settings Check. If you enable this policy setting, the user cannot use the "Fix settings" functionality. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can use the "Fix settings" functionality. Note: When this policy setting is enabled, the "Fix settings" command on the Notification bar shortcut menu should be disabled.

Policy
PackMicrosoft Windows
CategoryWindows Components / Internet Explorer
Policy IDb2fa9e8eb230
Internal nameDisable_Fix_Security_Settings

Registry

Copy registry mappings

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Security\DisableFixSecuritySettings (enabled) = 1
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Security\DisableFixSecuritySettings (disabled) = 0
HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Security\DisableFixSecuritySettings (enabled) = 1
HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Security\DisableFixSecuritySettings (disabled) = 0

Policy notes

This policy setting prevents the user from using the "Fix settings" functionality related to Security Settings Check. If you enable this policy setting, the user cannot use the "Fix settings" functionality. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can use the "Fix settings" functionality. Note: When this policy setting is enabled, the "Fix settings" command on the Notification bar shortcut menu should be disabled.

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