Hide Internet Explorer icon on desktop

Removes the Internet Explorer icon from the desktop and from the Quick Launch bar on the taskbar.This setting does not prevent the user from starting Internet Explorer by using other methods.

Policy path: 

Desktop

Scope: 

User

Supported on: 

At least Windows 2000

Registry settings: 

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer!NoInternetIcon

Filename: 

Desktop.admx

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