Windows 11 25H2
Internet Explorer
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- ComputerAdd a specific list of search providers to the user's list of search providersAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- UserAdd a specific list of search providers to the user's list of search providersAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerAllow "Save Target As" in Internet Explorer modeAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- UserAllow "Save Target As" in Internet Explorer modeAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- ComputerAllow Internet Explorer 8 shutdown behaviorAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- UserAllow Internet Explorer 8 shutdown behaviorAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- UserAllow legacy functionality for Internet Shortcut filesAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerAllow legacy functionality for Internet Shortcut filesAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerAllow Microsoft services to provide enhanced suggestions as the user types in the Address barAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- UserAllow Microsoft services to provide enhanced suggestions as the user types in the Address barAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- UserAutomatically activate newly installed add-onsAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- ComputerAutomatically 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
- UserConfigure which channel of Microsoft Edge to use for opening redirected sitesAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- ComputerConfigure which channel of Microsoft Edge to use for opening redirected sitesAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- ComputerCustomize user agent stringAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- UserCustomize 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
- UserDisable changing Automatic Configuration settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- ComputerDisable 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 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
- ComputerDisable changing secondary home page settingsAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserDisable 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
- ComputerDisable HTML ApplicationAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- UserDisable HTML ApplicationAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- ComputerDisable Import/Export Settings wizardAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- UserDisable Import/Export Settings wizardAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- UserDisable Internet Connection wizardAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- ComputerDisable Internet Explorer 11 as a standalone browserAt least Internet Explorer 11.0 on Windows 10
- UserDisable Internet Explorer 11 as a standalone browserAt least Internet Explorer 11.0 on Windows 10
- ComputerDisable Internet Explorer 11 Launch Via COM AutomationAt least Internet Explorer 11.0 on Windows 10
- UserDisable 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
- ComputerDo 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
- UserDo 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
- ComputerEnable extended hot keys in Internet Explorer modeAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- UserEnable extended hot keys in Internet Explorer modeAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- UserEnable global window list in Internet Explorer modeAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- ComputerEnable global window list in Internet Explorer modeAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- ComputerEnforce full-screen modeAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- UserEnforce full-screen modeAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerHide Internet Explorer 11 retirement notificationAt least Internet Explorer 11.0 on Windows 10
- UserHide 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
- ComputerKeep all intranet sites in Internet ExplorerAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- UserKeep all intranet sites in Internet ExplorerAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- ComputerLet users turn on and use Enterprise Mode from the Tools menuAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- UserLet users turn on and use Enterprise Mode from the Tools menuAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- ComputerLimit Site Discovery output by DomainAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserLimit Site Discovery output by DomainAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerLimit Site Discovery output by ZoneAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserLimit 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
- UserPop-up allow listAt least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1
- ComputerPop-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
- UserPrevent "Fix settings" functionalityAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerPrevent "Fix settings" functionalityAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- UserPrevent access to Internet Explorer HelpAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerPrevent access to Internet Explorer HelpAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- UserPrevent bypassing SmartScreen Filter warningsAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerPrevent bypassing SmartScreen Filter warningsAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerPrevent bypassing SmartScreen Filter warnings about files that are not commonly downloaded from the InternetAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- UserPrevent bypassing SmartScreen Filter warnings about files that are not commonly downloaded from the InternetAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- UserPrevent changing pop-up filter levelAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerPrevent changing pop-up filter levelAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- UserPrevent changing proxy settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- ComputerPrevent changing proxy settingsAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- UserPrevent changing the default search providerAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerPrevent changing the default search providerAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- UserPrevent configuration of how windows openAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerPrevent configuration of how windows openAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerPrevent configuration of new tab creationAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- UserPrevent configuration of new tab creationAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerPrevent Internet Explorer Search box from appearingOnly Internet Explorer 7.0 and Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserPrevent Internet Explorer Search box from appearingOnly Internet Explorer 7.0 and Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserPrevent managing pop-up exception listAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerPrevent managing pop-up exception listAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerPrevent managing SmartScreen FilterAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- UserPrevent managing SmartScreen FilterAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- UserPrevent managing the phishing filterOnly Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerPrevent managing the phishing filterOnly Internet Explorer 7.0
- UserPrevent participation in the Customer Experience Improvement ProgramAt least Internet Explorer 7.0. Not supported on Windows Vista
- ComputerPrevent participation in the Customer Experience Improvement ProgramAt least Internet Explorer 7.0. Not supported on Windows Vista
- UserPrevent per-user installation of ActiveX controlsAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerPrevent per-user installation of ActiveX controlsAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerPrevent running First Run wizardAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- UserPrevent running First Run wizardAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- UserReplace JScript by loading JScript9Legacy in place of JScript.At least Internet Explorer 11.0
- ComputerReplace JScript by loading JScript9Legacy in place of JScript.At least Internet Explorer 11.0
- ComputerReset zoom to default for HTML dialogs in Internet Explorer modeAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- UserReset zoom to default for HTML dialogs in Internet Explorer modeAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- UserRestrict search providers to a specific listAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerRestrict 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
- UserSend 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
- ComputerSend 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
- ComputerSet tab process growthAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserSet tab process growthAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerShow message when opening sites in Microsoft Edge using Enterprise ModeAt least Internet Explorer 11.0 on Windows 10, vertion 1607 or later
- UserShow message when opening sites in Microsoft Edge using Enterprise ModeAt least Internet Explorer 11.0 on Windows 10, vertion 1607 or later
- UserSpecify default behavior for a new tabAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerSpecify default behavior for a new tabAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserSpecify use of ActiveX Installer Service for installation of ActiveX controlsAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerSpecify use of ActiveX Installer Service for installation of ActiveX controlsAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerTurn off ability to pin sites in Internet Explorer on the desktopAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- UserTurn off ability to pin sites in Internet Explorer on the desktopAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- UserTurn off ActiveX Opt-In promptAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerTurn off ActiveX Opt-In promptAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerTurn off add-on performance notificationsAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- UserTurn off add-on performance notificationsAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- ComputerTurn off Automatic Crash RecoveryAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserTurn off Automatic Crash RecoveryAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserTurn off browser geolocationAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- ComputerTurn off browser geolocationAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- UserTurn off configuration of pop-up windows in tabbed browsingAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerTurn off configuration of pop-up windows in tabbed browsingAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- UserTurn off Crash DetectionAt least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1
- ComputerTurn off Crash DetectionAt least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1
- UserTurn off Favorites barAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerTurn off Favorites barAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerTurn off Managing SmartScreen Filter for Internet Explorer 8Only Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserTurn off Managing SmartScreen Filter for Internet Explorer 8Only Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserTurn off page-zooming functionalityAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerTurn off page-zooming functionalityAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerTurn off pop-up managementAt least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1
- UserTurn off pop-up managementAt least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1
- UserTurn off Quick Tabs functionalityInternet Explorer 7.0 to Internet Explorer 10.0
- ComputerTurn off Quick Tabs functionalityInternet Explorer 7.0 to Internet Explorer 10.0
- UserTurn off Reopen Last Browsing SessionAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerTurn off Reopen Last Browsing SessionAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserTurn off suggestions for all user-installed providersAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerTurn off suggestions for all user-installed providersAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserTurn off Tab GroupingAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserTurn off tabbed browsingInternet Explorer 7.0 to Internet Explorer 10.0
- ComputerTurn off tabbed browsingInternet Explorer 7.0 to Internet Explorer 10.0
- ComputerTurn off the auto-complete feature for web addressesAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- UserTurn off the auto-complete feature for web addressesAt least Internet Explorer 5.0
- ComputerTurn off the quick pick menuOnly Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserTurn off the quick pick menuOnly Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserTurn off the Security Settings Check featureAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerTurn off the Security Settings Check featureAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- UserTurn on ActiveX FilteringAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- ComputerTurn on ActiveX FilteringAt least Internet Explorer 9.0
- UserTurn on compatibility loggingAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerTurn on compatibility loggingAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- ComputerTurn on menu bar by defaultAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- UserTurn on menu bar by defaultAt least Internet Explorer 7.0
- UserTurn on Site Discovery WMI outputAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerTurn on Site Discovery WMI outputAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerTurn on Site Discovery XML outputAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserTurn on Site Discovery XML outputAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- ComputerTurn on Suggested SitesAt least Internet Explorer 8.0
- UserTurn 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
- ComputerUse the Enterprise Mode IE website listAt least Internet Explorer 11.0
- UserUse the Enterprise Mode IE website listAt least Internet Explorer 11.0