Favorites Bar option in IE8 is grayed out

Issue - When you right-click on the IE tab to enable Favorites Bar, you may find the option grayed out.


Reason – This issue occurs, if the Group policy editor options are forced.

Solution:
To resolve the issue, perform the following:

1. Hold Win key and press R (To open the Run dialog box)
2. Type gpedit.msc and click OK.

3. Under Local Computer Policy, Expand Computer Configuration, and Administrative Templates.

4. Goto Windows Components

5. Double-click Internet Explorer
6. Scroll down to Turn off Favorites bar


7. Double-click it.
8. Select Disabled, or Not Configured option.


9. Click OK.

NOTE: You should have administrative previlages to perform this tasks.

Close and open Internet Explorer. You will see the option back.

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