The "Prevent Internet Explorer Search box from displaying" current user setting should be configured correctly. enabled/disabled User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Prevent Internet Explorer Search box from displaying HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions Microsoft Tool: Security Compliance Manager (SCM) Microsoft Baseline: Internet Explorer 8 SCM URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=113940 Microsoft Security Compliance Manager (SCM) Baselines and Settings Packs Microsoft