Disable the Programs page

User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel

Description

Removes the Programs tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box.

If you enable this policy, users are prevented from seeing and changing default settings for Internet programs.

If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can see and change these settings.

When you set this policy, you do not need to set the following policies for the Programs tab, because this policy removes the Programs tab from the interface: