Prevent specifying cipher strength update information URLs: registry value HelpAbout128Pol (Main)ComputerHKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

Policy ID: HelpAbout128Pol
Scope: Computer 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 › Internet Settings › Component Updates › Help Menu > About Internet Explorer

Registry

IEAKUpdateUrl

REG_SZComputer

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion

Enabled value: Depends on the option value
Element: Cipher Strength Update Information URL:
Value type: REG_SZ

Apply with .reg · CMD · PowerShell

.reg

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion]

; Value names and types follow the ADMX. Replace <enter value> below with your own data
"IEAKUpdateUrl"="<enter value>"

CMD

:: Value names and types follow the ADMX. Replace <enter value> below with your own data

reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion" /v "IEAKUpdateUrl" /t REG_SZ /d "<enter value>" /f

PowerShell

# Value names and types follow the ADMX. Replace <enter value> below with your own data

New-Item -Path 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion' -Force | Out-Null
New-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion' -Name 'IEAKUpdateUrl' -PropertyType String -Value '<enter value>' -Force | Out-Null