Policy

Prevent running First Run wizard

Windows 11 25H2

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Policy overview

Key metadata and intent for this policy.

ClassComputer
CategoryWindows Components > Internet Explorer
Supported onAt least Internet Explorer 7.0

This policy setting prevents Internet Explorer from running the First Run wizard the first time a user starts the browser after installing Internet Explorer or Windows. If you enable this policy setting, you must make one of the following choices: • Skip the First Run wizard, and go directly to the user's home page. • Skip the First Run wizard, and go directly to the "Welcome to Internet Explorer" webpage. Starting with Windows 8, the "Welcome to Internet Explorer" webpage is not available. The user's home page will display regardless of which option is chosen. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer may run the First Run wizard the first time the browser is started after installation.

Internal name
NoFirstRunCustomise
Policy ID
02ad315e76de
Elements
1

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.

ElementTypeRegistry mappingConstraints & behavior
Select your choice
ID FirstRunOptions
enum
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\DisableFirstRunCustomize
Type REG_DWORD
Options: Go directly to home page (1), Go directly to "Welcome To IE" page (2)

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