Tag: User Configuration
Turn off Managing SmartScreen Filter for Internet Explorer 8
This policy setting allows the user to enable the SmartScreen Filter which warns the user if the website being visited is known for fraudulent attempts to gather personal information through “phishing” or is known to host malware. If you enable this policy setting the user is not prompted to turn on SmartScreen Filter. You must specify which mode the SmartScreen Filter uses: on or off. All website addresses that are not on the filter’s allow list are sent automatically to Microsoft without prompting the user. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting the user is prompted to decide whether to turn on the SmartScreen Filter during the first-run experience.
Prevent managing the phishing filter
This policy setting prevents the user from managing a filter that warns the user if the website being visited is known for fraudulent attempts to gather personal information through “phishing. “If you enable this policy setting the user is not prompted to enable the phishing filter. You must specify which mode the phishing filter uses: manual automatic or off. If you select manual mode the phishing filter performs only local analysis and the user is prompted to permit any data to be sent to Microsoft. If the feature is fully enabled all website addresses that are not on the filter’s allow list are sent automatically to Microsoft without prompting the user. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting the user is prompted to decide the mode of operation for the phishing filter.
Prevent “Fix settings” functionality
This policy setting prevents the user from using the “Fix settings” functionality related to Security Settings Check. If you enable this policy setting the user cannot use the “Fix settings” functionality. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting the user can use the “Fix settings” functionality. Note: When this policy setting is enabled the “Fix settings” command on the Notification bar shortcut menu should be disabled.
Disable external branding of Internet Explorer
Prevents branding of Internet programs such as customization of Internet Explorer and Outlook Express logos and title bars by another party. If you enable this policy it prevents customization of the browser by another party such as an Internet service provider or Internet content provider. If you disable this policy or do not configure it users could install customizations from another party-for example when signing up for Internet services. This policy is intended for administrators who want to maintain a consistent browser across an organization.
Turn off Favorites bar
This policy setting allows you to manage whether a user has access to the Favorites bar in Internet Explorer. If you enable this policy setting the Favorites bar is turned off. If you disable this policy setting the Favorites bar is turned on. If you do not configure this policy setting the user can turn on or turn off the Favorites bar.
Use Automatic Detection for dial-up connections
Specifies that Automatic Detection will be used to configure dial-up settings for users. Automatic Detection uses a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or DNS server to customize the browser the first time it is started. If you enable this policy users’ dial-up settings will be configured by Automatic Detection. If you disable this policy or do not configure it dial-up settings will not be configured by Automatic Detection unless specified by the user.
Customize user agent string
This policy setting allows you to customize the Internet Explorer version string as reported to web servers in the HTTP User Agent header. If you enable this policy setting Internet Explorer sends the specified custom string in the version portion of the User Agent header. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting Internet Explorer sends the current Internet Explorer version in the User Agent header (for example “MSIE 7. 0”).
Disable changing Advanced page settings
Prevents users from changing settings on the Advanced tab in the Internet Options dialog box. If you enable this policy users are prevented from changing advanced Internet settings such as security multimedia and printing. Users cannot select or clear the check boxes on the Advanced tab. If you disable this policy or do not configure it users can select or clear settings on the Advanced tab. If you set the “Disable the Advanced page” policy (located in -> User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel) you do not need to set this policy because the “Disable the Advanced page” policy removes the Advanced tab from the interface.
Disable caching of Auto-Proxy scripts
Prevents automatic proxy scripts which interact with a server to automatically configure users’ proxy settings from being stored in the users’ cache. If you enable this policy automatic proxy scripts will not be stored temporarily on the users’ computer. If you disable this policy or do not configure it automatic proxy scripts can be stored in the users’ cache.
Turn on menu bar by default
This policy setting allows you to turn on or turn off the earlier menus (for example File Edit and View) in Internet Explorer. If you enable this policy setting the menu bar appears in Internet Explorer by default and the user cannot turn it off. If you disable this policy setting the menu bar appears in Internet Explorer by default and the user cannot turn it on. If you do not configure this policy setting the menu bar is turned off by default. The user can turn on or turn off the menu bar.