Lock all toolbars

Policy ID: LockToolbars
Scope: Computer Configuration, User Configuration
Supported on: At least Internet Explorer 8.0
Source: Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
Category: Windows Components › Internet Explorer › Toolbars

Description

This policy setting allows you to lock or unlock the toolbars on the user interface.

If you enable this policy setting, the toolbars are locked and the user cannot move them.

If you disable this policy setting, the toolbars are unlocked and the user can move them.

If you do not configure this policy setting, the toolbars are locked by default, but the user can unlock them through the shortcut menu of the Command bar.

Registry

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar View registry values

LockedREG_DWORD

UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER

HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar View registry values

LockedREG_DWORD

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