How can I stop Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) from creating the Links folder under the Favorites menu?

Start a registry editor (e.g., regedit.exe).

Navigate to the HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerToolbar registry subkey.

Double-click the LinksFolderName value.

Clear the value data, then click OK.

Start IE and delete the Links folder from the Favorites menu.

Start Windows Explorer.

Move to your user profile area (e.g., C:documents and settingsjohn).

Open the Favorites folder.

Right-click the Links folder, then select Properties from the context menu.

Select the Hidden check box, then click OK.

Start IE and delete the Links folder from the Favorites menu.