here it is
set the following DWORD value to 1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software
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Browse All TopicsDoes anyone know how to remove the IE8 Favorites Button?
Am happy to use Computer Policy, registry hack, etc...
Thanks
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here is another hack to try
open "run" write "regedit"
HKEY_CURRENT_USERS\Softwar
If you dont have all path create.
add "DWORD" with name "NoFavorites" to 1.
http://jalaj.net/2007/01/0
id back up the registry and the favorites first tho
You do not have any direct method to remove the Favourite tab, however as stated above it will help you get rid of it.
Remember you would not be able to utilise the space even if the tab is removed
Refer to http://nineteck.com/Blog
Thanks for your help.
This registry hack&
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HKEY_CURRENT_USERS\Softwar
If you dont have all path create.
add "DWORD" with name "NoFavorites" to 1.
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Only removes Favourites from the places indicated in the attached image&
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by: eviningPosted on 2009-08-12 at 20:03:18ID: 25085184
there is a registry hack that will remove that whole line, if u want