Policy

All Processes

Windows 11 25H2

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Policy overview

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ClassComputer
CategoryWindows Components > Internet Explorer > Security Features > Restrict ActiveX Install
Supported onAt least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1

Supported OS tags: Windows10, Windows10RT, Windows11, Windows7, Windows8, Windows81, WindowsRT, WindowsRT81, WindowsServer2003, WindowsServer2008, WindowsServer2012, WindowsServer2012R2, WindowsServer2016, WindowsVista, WindowsXP

This policy setting enables applications hosting the Web Browser Control to block automatic prompting of ActiveX control installation. If you enable this policy setting, the Web Browser Control will block automatic prompting of ActiveX control installation for all processes. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Web Browser Control will not block automatic prompting of ActiveX control installation for all processes.

Internal name
IESF_PolicyAllProcesses_11
Policy ID
34533e355d04
Elements
0

Registry values

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Registry locationTypeEnabled valueDisabled value
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_RESTRICT_ACTIVEXINSTALL\*REG_SZ
1
0

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