Policy

Specify default behavior for a new tab

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 8.0

This policy setting allows you to specify what is displayed when the user opens a new tab. If you enable this policy setting, you can choose which page to display when the user opens a new tab: blank page (about:blank), the first home page, the new tab page or the new tab page with my news feed. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can select his or her preference for this behavior.

Internal name
NewTabAction
Policy ID
8e160b0975d3
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
New tab behavior
ID NewTabActionOptions
enum
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TabbedBrowsing\NewTabPageShow
Type REG_DWORD
Options: New tab page with my news feed (3), about:blank (0), New tab page (2), Home page (1)

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