Tag: User Configuration
Restrict search providers to a specific list
This policy setting allows you to restrict the search providers that appear in the Search box in Internet Explorer to those defined in the list of policy keys for search providers (found under [HKEY_CURRENT_USER or HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> Software -> policies -> Microsoft -> Internet Explorer -> SearchScopes]). Normally search providers can be added from third-party toolbars or in Setup but the user can also add them from a search provider’s website. If you enable this policy setting the user cannot configure the list of search providers on his or her computer and any default providers installed do not appear (including providers installed from other applications). The only providers that appear are those in the list of policy keys for search providers. Note: This list can be created through a custom administrative template file. For information about creating this custom administrative template file see the Internet Explorer documentation on search providers. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting the user can configure his or her list of search providers.
Allow websites to open windows without status bar or Address bar
This policy setting controls whether websites can open new Internet Explorer windows that have no status bar or Address bar. If you enable this policy setting websites can open new Internet Explorer windows that have no status bar or Address bar. If you disable this policy setting websites cannot open new Internet Explorer windows that have no status bar or Address bar. If you do not configure this policy setting the user can choose whether websites can open new Internet Explorer Windows that have no status bar or Address bar.
Prevent configuration of new tab creation
This policy setting allows you to configure how new tabs are created by default in Internet Explorer. If you enable this policy setting the user cannot configure how new tabs are created by default. You must specify whether tabs should open in the foreground or in the background. The user cannot open the tabs in the background by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Select or open the tabs in the foreground by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Select. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting the user can configure how new tabs are created by default.
Prevent participation in the Customer Experience Improvement Program
This policy setting prevents the user from participating in the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP). If you enable this policy setting the user cannot participate in the CEIP and the Customer Feedback Options command does not appear on the Help menu. If you disable this policy setting the user must participate in the CEIP and the Customer Feedback Options command does not appear on the Help menu. If you do not configure this policy setting the user can choose to participate in the CEIP.
Turn off Windows Search AutoComplete
This policy setting allows you to prevent Windows Search AutoComplete from providing results in the Internet Explorer Address bar. Windows Search AutoComplete suggests possible matches when a user is entering a web address in the browser Address bar. This feature provides more relevant results in the browser Address bar. If you enable this policy setting Internet Explorer does not use Windows Search AutoComplete for providing relevant results in the Address bar. The user cannot change this setting. If you disable this policy setting Internet Explorer uses Windows Search AutoComplete to provide relevant results in the Address bar. The user cannot change this setting. If you do not configure this policy setting the user can choose to turn the Use Windows Search setting on or off. Note: If you enable this policy setting feeds do not appear in the Address bar. This does not affect subscribing to feeds and interacting with them through the Favorites Center.
Search: Disable Search Customization
Makes the Customize button in the Search Assistant appear dimmed. The Search Assistant is a tool that appears in the Search bar to help users search the Internet. If you enable this policy users cannot change their Search Assistant settings such as setting default search engines for specific tasks. If you disable this policy or do not configure it users can change their settings for the Search Assistant. This policy is designed to help administrators maintain consistent settings for searching across an organization.
Search: Disable Find Files via F3 within the browser
Disables using the F3 key to search in Internet Explorer and File Explorer. If you enable this policy the search functionality of the F3 key is disabled. Users cannot press F3 to search the Internet (from Internet Explorer) or to search the hard disk (from File Explorer). If the user presses F3 a prompt appears that informs the user that this feature has been disabled. If you disable this policy or do not configure it users can press F3 to search the Internet (from Internet Explorer) or the hard disk (from File Explorer). This policy is intended for situations in which administrators do not want users to explore the Internet or the hard disk. This policy can be used in coordination with the “File Menu: Disable Open menu option” policy (located in -> User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Browser Menus) which prevents users from opening files by using the browser.
Turn off URL Suggestions
This policy setting turns off URL Suggestions. URL Suggestions allow users to autocomplete URLs in the address bar based on common URLs. The list of common URLs is stored locally and is updated once a month. No user data is sent over the internet by this feature. If you enable this policy setting URL Suggestions will be turned off. Users will not be able to turn on URL Suggestions. If you disable this policy setting URL Suggestions will be turned on. Users will not be able to turn off URL Suggestions. If you do not configure this policy setting URL Suggestions will be turned on. Users will be able to turn on or turn off URL Suggestions in the Internet Options dialog. By default URL Suggestions are turned on.
Turn off the auto-complete feature for web addresses
This AutoComplete feature suggests possible matches when users are entering Web addresses in the browser address bar. If you enable this policy setting user will not be suggested matches when entering Web addresses. The user cannot change the auto-complete for web-address setting. If you disable this policy setting user will be suggested matches when entering Web addresses. The user cannot change the auto-complete for web-address setting. If you do not configure this policy setting a user will have the freedom to choose to turn the auto-complete setting for web-addresses on or off.
Prevent the deletion of temporary Internet files and cookies
This policy setting is used to manage temporary Internet files and cookies associated with your Internet browsing history available by clicking Tools Internet Options and then Delete Browsing History in Internet Explorer. If you enable this policy setting users will not be able to delete temporary Internet files and cookies. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting users will be able to delete temporary Internet files and cookies.