Policy

Specify use of ActiveX Installer Service for installation of ActiveX controls

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 how ActiveX controls are installed. If you enable this policy setting, ActiveX controls are installed only if the ActiveX Installer Service is present and has been configured to allow the installation of ActiveX controls. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, ActiveX controls, including per-user controls, are installed through the standard installation process.

Internal name
OnlyUseAXISForActiveXInstall
Policy ID
8f9e728224ac
Elements
0

Registry values

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Registry locationTypeEnabled valueDisabled value
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AxInstaller\OnlyUseAXISForActiveXInstallREG_DWORD
1
0

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