This solution uses the Group Policy Editor.
Close all instances of IExplorer.
Go to Start > Run and type in gpedit.msc
Go to: User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Internet Explorer
Doubleclick Turn off Favorites bar and click Enabled
- Go to Start > Run and type in cmd
- In the command console type gpupdate /force
Open IE8 you will find the Favorites bar in the toolbar greyed out and Add to Favorites bar is no longer present in the Favorites menu.
You can delete the Favorites bar, it will not return. Ever.
