Windows 7 - Internet Explorer F12 Developer Tools - Enable or Disable

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This will show you how to enable or disable F12 Developer Tools in IE8 and IE9 for all users in Windows 7 and Vista.


For more information about "F12 Developer Tools" in IE8 and IE9, see:

• Introduction to F12 Developer Tools (Windows)
• Testing sites with Browser Mode vs. Doc Mode - IEBlog - Site Home - MSDN Blogs

1. To Enable F12 Developer Tools in IE8 and IE9
NOTE: This is the default setting.

A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.

Enable_IE_F12_Developer_Tools.reg

B) Go to step 3.

2. To Disable F12 Developer Tools in IE8 and IE9

A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.

Disable_IE_Ability_to_Pin_Sites.reg

3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the desktop.

4. Right click on the downloaded .reg file and click on Merge.

5. Click on Run, Yes, Yes, and OK when prompted.

6. If open, close and reopen IE8 or IE9, or restart the computer to apply.

7. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.

1. Open the all users, specific users or groups, or all users except administrators Local Group Policy Editor for how you want this policy applied.

2. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, Internet Explorer, and Toolbars. (see screenshot below)

3. In the right pane, double click on Turn off Developer Tools. (see screenshot above)

4. To Enable F12 Developer Tools in IE8 and IE9

A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
NOTE: Not Configured is the default setting.

B) Go to step 6.

5. To Disable F12 Developer Tools in IE8 and IE9

A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)

6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)

7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.

8. If open, close and reopen IE8 or IE9, or restart the computer to apply.