How to Add or Remove the Connections Tab in Internet Options



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This will show you how to add or remove the Programs tab in the Internet Options properties window of Internet Explorer for all users in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.
  • If opened from within Internet Explorer, it is called Internet Options.

  • If opened from the Control Panel, it is called Internet Properties.

EXAMPLE: Programs Tab in Internet Options
Internet Options - Add or Remove Programs Tab-programs_tab.jpg



OPTION ONE

Using a REG File Download


1. To Add Programs Tab to Internet Options
A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.
Add_Programs_Tab_Internet_Options.reg
B) Go to step 3.
2. To Remove Programs Tab from Internet Options
A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.
Remove_Programs_Tab_Internet_Options.reg
3. Save the .reg file to the desktop.

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

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

6. Close and reopen Internet Options if already opened.

7. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file on the desktop 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 on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, Internet Explorer, and Internet Control Panel. (see screenshot below)
Internet Options - Add or Remove Programs Tab-gpedit-1_programs.jpg
3. In the right pane, right click on Disable the Programs page and click on Edit. (see screenshot above)

4. To Add Programs Tab to Internet Options
A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
B) Go to step 6.
5. To Remove Programs Tab from Internet Options
A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)
Internet Options - Add or Remove Programs Tab-gpedit-2_programs.jpg
7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.

8. Close and reopen Internet Options if already opened.
That's it,
Shawn





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