Disable the Programs page: registry value ProgramsTabComputerHKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel

Policy ID

ControlPanel_RestrictProgramsTab

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 › Internet Control Panel

Registry