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-

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