Disable Import/Export Settings wizard
- Policy ID
- FavImportExport
- Scope
- Computer Configuration, User Configuration
- Supported on
- At least Internet Explorer 5.0
- Source
- Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
- Category
- Windows Components › Internet Explorer
Description
This policy settings disables the Import/Export Settings wizard. This wizard allows you to import settings from another browser, import settings from a file, or export settings to a file. Importing settings from another browser allows the user to import favorites and feeds from other browsers. Importing settings from a file allows the user to import favorites, feeds and cookies from a file. Exporting settings to a file allows the user to export favorites, feeds and cookies to a file.
If you enable this policy setting, the user will not be able to use the Import/Export Settings wizard.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user will be able to use the Import/Export Settings wizard.
Registry
ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
- DisableImportExportFavorites-
UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER
- DisableImportExportFavorites-