This article will guide you through the process to remove Content Advisor Password set in Internet Explorer, to restrict access to some websites.

Steps

  1. 1
    Click on Start.
  2. 2
    Click on Run.
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  3. 3
    Type regedit, and press Enter.
  4. 4
    Click on the + sign to the left of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
  5. 5
    Repeat Step 4 until you reach Software → Microsoft → Windows → Current Version → Policies.
  6. 6
    Click on the Ratings folder.
  7. 7
    On the right side of the Registry Editor windows, you would see an item named as "Key", right-click on it and select Delete.
  8. 8
    Close the Registry Editor.
  9. 9
    Restart the computer and run Internet Explorer again. Choose View and then Internet Options. Click on Tools, Internet Options, for IE 5 or greater.
  10. 10
    Click on the Content tab and click on Disable. When IE asks for the password, leave it as blank, and click on OK. This will disable the Content Advisor Password in Internet Explorer.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Is there a way to stop constantly having to enter my password when the PC closes a window?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Sometimes when you enter your password, it asks you if you would like your computer to remember the password. Click the "remember me."

Warnings

  • Registry Editor can make your computer crash. Therefore, avoid experimenting with the registries.
  • If you are not sure whether you are following the Steps correctly, abort the process by simply closing the Registry Editor.
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Things You'll Need

  • Windows 2000/XP Operating System
  • Internet Explorer 5 or above.

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Updated: September 5, 2019
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Categories: Internet Explorer
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