Microsoft Windows
Internet Explorer
113 policies · 14 subcategories
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Contains settings to configure Internet Explorer
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- Add a specific list of search providers to the user's list of search providersAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- Allow "Save Target As" in Internet Explorer modeAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- Allow Internet Explorer 8 shutdown behaviorAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- Allow legacy functionality for Internet Shortcut filesAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- Allow Microsoft services to provide enhanced suggestions as the user types in the Address barAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- Automatically activate newly installed add-onsAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- UserConfigure Media Explorer BarOnly Internet Explorer 6.0
- UserConfigure Outlook ExpressOnly Internet Explorer 6.0
- Configure which channel of Microsoft Edge to use for opening redirected sitesAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- Customize user agent stringAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- UserDisable AutoComplete for formsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- ComputerDisable Automatic Install of Internet Explorer componentsOnly Internet Explorer 5.0 and Internet Explorer 6.0
- UserDisable caching of Auto-Proxy scriptsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- UserDisable changing accessibility settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- UserDisable changing Advanced page settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- Disable changing Automatic Configuration settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- UserDisable changing Calendar and Contact settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0. Not supported on Windows Vista
- UserDisable changing certificate settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- UserDisable changing color settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- ComputerDisable changing connection settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- UserDisable changing default browser checkOnly Internet Explorer 5.0 through Internet Explorer 9.0
- UserDisable changing font settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- UserDisable changing home page settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- UserDisable changing language settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- UserDisable changing link color settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- UserDisable changing Messaging settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0. Not supported on Windows Vista
- UserDisable changing Profile Assistant settingsOnly Internet Explorer 5.0 and Internet Explorer 6.0
- UserDisable changing ratings settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- Disable changing secondary home page settingsAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserDisable changing Temporary Internet files settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- UserDisable external branding of Internet ExplorerAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- Disable HTML ApplicationAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- Disable Import/Export Settings wizardAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- UserDisable Internet Connection wizardAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- Disable Internet Explorer 11 as a standalone browserAt least Internet Explorer 11.0 on Windows 10
- Disable Internet Explorer 11 Launch Via COM AutomationAt least Internet Explorer 11.0 on Windows 10
- ComputerDisable Periodic Check for Internet Explorer software updatesOnly Internet Explorer 5.0 and Internet Explorer 6.0
- ComputerDisable showing the splash screenOnly Internet Explorer 5.0
- ComputerDisable software update shell notifications on program launchOnly Internet Explorer 5.0 and Internet Explorer 6.0
- UserDisable the Reset Web Settings featureOnly Internet Explorer 5.0 and Internet Explorer 6.0
- UserDisplay error message on proxy script download failureAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- Do not allow users to enable or disable add-onsAt least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1
- Enable extended hot keys in Internet Explorer modeAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- Enable global window list in Internet Explorer modeAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- Enforce full-screen modeAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- Hide Internet Explorer 11 retirement notificationAt least Internet Explorer 11.0 on Windows 10
- UserIdentity Manager: Prevent users from using IdentitiesOnly Internet Explorer 5.0 and Internet Explorer 6.0
- ComputerInstall new versions of Internet Explorer automaticallyAt least Internet Explorer 10.0
- Keep all intranet sites in Internet ExplorerAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- Let users turn on and use Enterprise Mode from the Tools menuAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- Limit Site Discovery output by DomainAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- Limit Site Discovery output by ZoneAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerMake proxy settings per-machine (rather than per-user)At least Internet Explorer 5.0
- UserNotify users if Internet Explorer is not the default web browserAt least Internet Explorer 10.0
- Pop-up allow listAt least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1
- UserPosition the menu bar above the navigation barOnly Internet Explorer 7.0 and Internet Explorer 8.0
- Prevent "Fix settings" functionalityAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- Prevent access to Internet Explorer HelpAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- Prevent bypassing SmartScreen Filter warningsAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- Prevent bypassing SmartScreen Filter warnings about files that are not commonly downloaded from the InternetAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- Prevent changing pop-up filter levelAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- Prevent changing proxy settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- Prevent changing the default search providerAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- Prevent configuration of how windows openAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- Prevent configuration of new tab creationAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- Prevent Internet Explorer Search box from appearingOnly Internet Explorer 7.0 and Internet Explorer 8.0
- Prevent managing pop-up exception listAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- Prevent managing SmartScreen FilterAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- Prevent managing the phishing filterOnly Internet Explorer 7.0
- Prevent participation in the Customer Experience Improvement ProgramAt least Internet Explorer 7.0. Not supported on Windows Vista
- Prevent per-user installation of ActiveX controlsAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- Prevent running First Run wizardAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- Replace JScript by loading JScript9Legacy in place of JScript.At least Internet Explorer 11.0
- Reset zoom to default for HTML dialogs in Internet Explorer modeAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- Restrict search providers to a specific listAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- UserSearch: Disable Find Files via F3 within the browserOnly Internet Explorer 5.0 and Internet Explorer 6.0
- UserSearch: Disable Search CustomizationOnly Internet Explorer 5.0 and Internet Explorer 6.0
- ComputerSecurity Zones: Do not allow users to add/delete sitesAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- ComputerSecurity Zones: Do not allow users to change policiesAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- ComputerSecurity Zones: Use only machine settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- Send all sites not included in the Enterprise Mode Site List to Microsoft EdgeAt least Internet Explorer 11.0 on Windows 10, vertion 1607 or later
- Set tab process growthAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- Show message when opening sites in Microsoft Edge using Enterprise ModeAt least Internet Explorer 11.0 on Windows 10, vertion 1607 or later
- Specify default behavior for a new tabAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- Specify use of ActiveX Installer Service for installation of ActiveX controlsAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- Turn off ability to pin sites in Internet Explorer on the desktopAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- Turn off ActiveX Opt-In promptAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- Turn off add-on performance notificationsAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- Turn off Automatic Crash RecoveryAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- Turn off browser geolocationAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- Turn off configuration of pop-up windows in tabbed browsingAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- Turn off Crash DetectionAt least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1
- Turn off Favorites barAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- Turn off Managing SmartScreen Filter for Internet Explorer 8Only Internet Explorer 8.0
- Turn off page-zooming functionalityAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- Turn off pop-up managementAt least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1
- Turn off Quick Tabs functionalityInternet Explorer 7.0 to Internet Explorer 10.0
- Turn off Reopen Last Browsing SessionAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- Turn off suggestions for all user-installed providersAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserTurn off Tab GroupingAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- Turn off tabbed browsingInternet Explorer 7.0 to Internet Explorer 10.0
- Turn off the auto-complete feature for web addressesAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- Turn off the quick pick menuOnly Internet Explorer 8.0
- Turn off the Security Settings Check featureAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- Turn on ActiveX FilteringAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- Turn on compatibility loggingAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- Turn on menu bar by defaultAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- Turn on Site Discovery WMI outputAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- Turn on Site Discovery XML outputAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- Turn on Suggested SitesAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserTurn on the auto-complete feature for user names and passwords on formsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- UserUse Automatic Detection for dial-up connectionsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- Use the Enterprise Mode IE website listAt least Internet Explorer 11.0