On a computer that has Windows Internet Explorer 7 installed, you run the Internet Explorer Customization Wizard. You use this wizard to create an Internet Explorer 7 customized package. In the wizard, you remove the default elements of the following features:

• Favorites
• Feeds
• Links
  
  Note The Internet Explorer Customization Wizard is a component of the Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK).

You build the customized package, and you install the package on a destination computer. However, the default elements of the features that you removed still exist.

Windows Vista service pack information

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows Vista. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Hotfix information

Windows Vista

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfixes.

Registry information

Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: To enable this hotfix, follow these steps:

1. Click Start
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   , type regedit in the Start Search box, and then click regedit in the Programs list.
   
   
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   If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click Continue.
2. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl
3. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key.
4. Type the following name, and then press ENTER:
   FEATURE_BRANDING_DISABLE_DEFAULT_FEEDS_KB941938
5. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
6. Type the asterisk symbol (*), and then press ENTER.
7. On the Edit menu, click Modify.
8. Type 1, and then click OK.
9. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key
10. Type the following name, and then press ENTER:
    FEATURE_BRANDING_DISABLE_DEFAULT_FAVORITES_KB941938
11. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
12. Type the asterisk symbol (*), and then press ENTER.
13. On the Edit menu, click Modify.
14. Type 1, and then click OK.
15. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key
16. Type the following name, and then press ENTER:
    FEATURE_BRANDING_DISABLE_DEFAULT_QUICKLINKS_KB941938
17. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
18. Type the asterisk symbol (*), and then press ENTER.
19. On the Edit menu, click Modify.
20. Type 1, and then click OK.
21. Exit Registry Editor.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

Windows Vista, x86-based versions

Windows XP

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed on the computer.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfixes.

Registry information

Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: To enable this hotfix, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then press ENTER.
2. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl
3. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key.
4. Type the following name, and then press ENTER:
   FEATURE_BRANDING_DISABLE_DEFAULT_FEEDS_KB941938
5. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
6. Type the asterisk symbol (*), and then press ENTER.
7. On the Edit menu, click Modify.
8. Type 1, and then click OK.
9. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key
10. Type the following name, and then press ENTER:
    FEATURE_BRANDING_DISABLE_DEFAULT_FAVORITES_KB941938
11. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
12. Type the asterisk symbol (*), and then press ENTER.
13. On the Edit menu, click Modify.
14. Type 1, and then click OK.
15. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key
16. Type the following name, and then press ENTER:
    FEATURE_BRANDING_DISABLE_DEFAULT_QUICKLINKS_KB941938
17. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
18. Type the asterisk symbol (*), and then press ENTER.
19. On the Edit menu, click Modify.
20. Type 1, and then click OK.
21. Exit Registry Editor.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

Windows XP, x86-based versions

Windows Server 2003

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have one of the following service packs installed on the computer:

• Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
• Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfixes.

Registry information

Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: To enable this hotfix, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then press ENTER.
2. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl
3. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key.
4. Type the following name, and then press ENTER:
   FEATURE_BRANDING_DISABLE_DEFAULT_FEEDS_KB941938
5. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
6. Type the asterisk symbol (*), and then press ENTER.
7. On the Edit menu, click Modify.
8. Type 1, and then click OK.
9. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key
10. Type the following name, and then press ENTER:
    FEATURE_BRANDING_DISABLE_DEFAULT_FAVORITES_KB941938
11. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
12. Type the asterisk symbol (*), and then press ENTER.
13. On the Edit menu, click Modify.
14. Type 1, and then click OK.
15. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key
16. Type the following name, and then press ENTER:
    FEATURE_BRANDING_DISABLE_DEFAULT_QUICKLINKS_KB941938
17. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
18. Type the asterisk symbol (*), and then press ENTER.
19. On the Edit menu, click Modify.
20. Type 1, and then click OK.
21. Exit Registry Editor.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

Windows Server 2003, x86-based versions

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. This problem was first corrected in Windows Vista Service Pack 1.

This hotfix does not completely resolve the issue. The default elements of the feeds, favorites, and links features are created even after you remove them when the IEAK package is created. This hotfix only keeps the default elements from being re-created through auto-configuration or through branding.

You have to manually remove the default elements that are created during the installation of the IEAK package on a per-user basis. Or, you can remove them by using a script. After the default elements are removed, the hotfix and the corresponding registry keys keep them from being re-created.

A complete fix for this issue is scheduled to be included with the next version of the IEAK.

For more information about IEAK7, visit the following Microsoft Web sites:For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: