Internet Explorer F12 Developer Tools - Enable or Disable

    Internet Explorer F12 Developer Tools - Enable or Disable

    Internet Explorer F12 Developer Tools - Enable or Disable

    How to Enable or Disable "F12 Developer Tools" in Internet Explorer
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    How to Enable or Disable "F12 Developer Tools" in Internet Explorer



    EXAMPLE: F12 Developer Tools in IE9 and IE10
    Internet Explorer F12 Developer Tools - Enable or Disable-developer_tools.jpg
    EXAMPLE: F12 Developer Tools in IE11
    Internet Explorer F12 Developer Tools - Enable or Disable-ie11_developer_tools.png
    EXAMPLE: F12 Developer Tools in IE9, IE10, and IE11 Enabled and Disabled
    Internet Explorer F12 Developer Tools - Enable or Disable-gear_enabled.jpgInternet Explorer F12 Developer Tools - Enable or Disable-gear_disabled.jpg

    Internet Explorer F12 Developer Tools - Enable or Disable-tools_menu_bar_enabled.jpgInternet Explorer F12 Developer Tools - Enable or Disable-tools_menu_bar_disabled.jpg



    OPTION ONE

    Using a REG File Download


    1. To Enable F12 Developer Tools in IE8, IE9, IE10, and IE11
    NOTE: This is the default setting.
    A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below.
    Enable_IE_F12_Developer_Tools.reg


    Download

    B) Go to step 3.
    2. To Disable F12 Developer Tools in IE8, IE9, IE10, and IE11
    A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below.
    Disable_IE_F12_Developer_Tools.reg


    Download

    3. Save the .reg file to the desktop.

    4. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

    5. Click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC-Windows 7/8) or Continue (UAC-Vista), Yes, and OK when prompted.

    6. If open, close and reopen Internet Explorer to apply.

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



    OPTION TWO

    Through the Local Group Policy Editor


    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/tap on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, Internet Explorer, and Toolbars. (see screenshot below)
    Internet Explorer F12 Developer Tools - Enable or Disable-gpedit-1.jpg
    3. In the right pane, double click/tap on Turn off Developer Tools. (see screenshot above)

    4. To Enable F12 Developer Tools in IE8, IE9, IE10, and IE11
    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, IE9, IE10, and IE11
    A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
    6. Click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)
    Internet Explorer F12 Developer Tools - Enable or Disable-gpedit-2.jpg
    7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.

    8. If open, close and reopen Internet Explorer to apply.
    That's it,
    Shawn








  1. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #1

    Hi Shawn

    Windows 8.1/IE 11/F12 key.

    Internet Explorer F12 Developer Tools - Enable or Disable-f12-001.png

    Internet Explorer F12 Developer Tools - Enable or Disable-f12-002.png
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  2. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #2

    Thank you Ray. Tutorial updated. :)
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  3. Posts : 1
    Windows 8.1
       #3

    Hi! I work as IT in a small company and we are having issues with some web pages in IE 11. The only way they work is to activate DEVELOPERS TOOLS and use as agent IE8. Adding the site to compatibility list does not work.

    The problem is that every time the users need to enter this portal (Walmart sales) they need to push F12. Is there a way to leave DEVELOPERS TOOLS settings running?? The "Persistent settings" button is not of help. Once you close the browser, it come backs to regular settings until you push F12 again.

    Thanks in advance!!!
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  4. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #4
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  5. Posts : 1,002
    XP Pro (x86) | 7 HP (x86) & (x64) | 7 Pro (x64)
       #5

    If I disable F!2 (as per this tute) can I use "F12" key for another global app I have ?
    - or is F12 completely sterilized?

    Thank you :)
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  6. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Hello Russell, :)

    This will only affect being able to open the F12 Developer Tools in IE11.
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