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Remove Internet Explorer Branding

Command Line Fix

  1. Close all browser windows and applications.
  2. Click Start and select Run.
  3. In the Open: field, type in rundll32 iedkcs32.dll,Clear.
  4. Press the enter key or click OK.

Tools Fix

Tools to remove branding can be found at Neutools or Dougknox (PowerNet Internet does not support these utilities; use at your own risk).

Manual Registry Fix

CAUTION: Editing the registry incorrectly can cause serious problems. PowerNet Internet is not responsible for any issues that might occur as a result of editing the registry incorrectly.
  1. Close all browser windows and applications.
  2. Click Start and select Run.
  3. Type in regedit
  4. Open HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar.
  5. Delete the following string values:
    BigBitmap
    BrandBitmap
    SmallBitmap
    SmBrandBitmap
  6. Open HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
  7. Delete the following string values:
    BigBitmap
    BrandBitmap
    SmallBitmap
    SmBrandBitmap
    Window Title
  8. Close regedit.
  9. Launch Internet Explorer. The name and logo should be reset to the defaults.

 


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