Disable File Download in Internet Explorer (All Windows)
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This setting allows you to restrict the ability to download files using Internet Explorer.
Open your registry and find the key below.
Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value called '1803' using the settings below.
Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.
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|  | (Default) | REG_SZ | (value not set) | |
|  | 1803 | REG_DWORD | 0x00000003 (3) | |
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| HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Set... |  |
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| Settings: |
User Key: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Internet Settings\Zones\3]
System Key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Internet Settings\Zones\3]
Name: 1803
Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value)
Value: (0 = downloads enabled, 3 = downloads disabled)
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Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.
Last Modified: April 3, 2002
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