Internet Explorer - Do not allow users to enable or disable add-ons.

Part of DTBI697 - IE - Users enable or disable add-ons

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-25817r1_rule Internet Explorer - Do not allow users to enable or disable add-ons.

Vulnerability discussion

This check verifies that the system is configured to allow users to enable or disable add-ons through Add-On Manager in Internet Explorer.

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Fix text

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer “Do Not Allow Users to enable or Disable Add-Ons” will be set to “Disabled”. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions Criteria: Remove the value NoExtensionManagement or set to REG_DWORD = 0 (decimal).

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