Policy
Prevent configuration of how windows open
Microsoft Windows
Policy overview
Key metadata and intent for this policy.
This policy setting allows you to configure how windows open in Internet Explorer when the user clicks links from other applications. If you enable this policy setting, the user cannot configure how windows open in Internet Explorer when he or she clicks links from other applications. You must specify one of the following: • Open in an existing Internet Explorer window. If tabbed browsing is enabled, a new tab is created in this scenario. • Open a new Internet Explorer window. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can configure how windows open when he or she clicks links from other applications.
Registry values
How enabled and disabled states update the registry.
No explicit registry values are set for enabled or disabled states.
Policy elements
Inputs and configuration options exposed by this policy.
| Scope | Element | Type | Registry mapping | Constraints & behavior | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Select where to open links ID SelectWindowReuse | enum | Path Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Value name AllowWindowReuse Type REG_DWORD | Options: Open in existing Internet Explorer window (1), Open in a new Internet Explorer window (0) |