Turn off Compatibility View
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Key metadata and intent for this policy.

Category
Windows Components > Internet Explorer > Compatibility View
Supported on
At least Internet Explorer 8.0

This policy setting controls the Compatibility View feature, which allows the user to fix website display problems that he or she may encounter while browsing. If you enable this policy setting, the user cannot use the Compatibility View button or manage the Compatibility View sites list. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can use the Compatibility View button and manage the Compatibility View sites list.

Internal name
CompatView_DisableList
Policy ID
7ee4a5ab3420
Elements
0

Registry values

How enabled and disabled states update the registry.

ScopeRegistry locationTypeEnabled valueDisabled valueCopy
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\BrowserEmulation
Value name
DisableSiteListEditing
REG_DWORD
HKLM
1
HKCU
1
HKLM
0
HKCU
0
Registry location
Type REG_DWORD · Both
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\BrowserEmulation
Value name
DisableSiteListEditing
Hive
HKLM
Enabled value
1
Disabled value
0
Hive
HKCU
Enabled value
1
Disabled value
0

Policy elements

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