Prevent "Fix settings" functionality
- Policy ID
- Disable_Fix_Security_Settings
- Scope
- Computer Configuration, User Configuration
- Supported on
- At least Internet Explorer 7.0
- Source
- Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
- Category
- Windows Components › Internet Explorer
Description
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.
Registry
ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
- DisableFixSecuritySettingsREG_DWORD
UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER
- DisableFixSecuritySettingsREG_DWORD