How to Disable Content Advisor in Internet Explorer Without a Password

Without a Supervisor Password, there is no way to disable the Content Advisor in Internet Explorer. The password is encrypted in the Windows registry and  the only way to get around a lost or forgotten password is to edit the registry and delete the key holding the password. Here's the procedure:

WARNING: This procedure involves editing the Registry database for Windows. If you make a mistake while editing the Registry, you could render Windows unusable. Use extreme caution when editing the Registry and you do so at your own risk. If you do not feel comfortable using Regedit, it's advised that you not attempt this fix.

  1. Click on Start, Run, and in the Open dialog type "regedit" to start the Registry editor.
  2. Expand the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE by clicking on the "+" sign to the left of the handle key
  3. Expand the keys Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Policies\Ratings
  4. There is a key on the right side of the screen labeled "Key" that holds the encrypted Content Advisor Password. Click once to highlight "KEY" and press delete. Confirm that you want to delete this key and close Regedit
  5. Open Internet Explorer and click Tools and Internet Options
  6. Click on the Content tab and click on the Disable button
  7. The password is now blank and you will be prompted for a new password. Enter a new password and confirm same. Content Advisor is now disabled.