Prevent changing the default search provider

Supported on: At least Internet Explorer 7.0

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions

HKCU Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions

Value name: NoChangeDefaultSearchProvider

Enabled: NoChangeDefaultSearchProvider = 1

Disabled: NoChangeDefaultSearchProvider = 0

Description

This policy setting prevents the user from changing the default search provider for the Address bar and the toolbar Search box. If you enable this policy setting, the user cannot change the default search provider. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can change the default search provider.