Category: At least Internet Explorer 5.0

Specifies that error messages will be displayed to users if problems occur with proxy scripts. If you enable this policy error messages will be displayed when the browser does not download or run a script to set proxy settings. If you disable this policy or do not configure it error messages will not be displayed when problems occur with proxy scripts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Removes the Programs tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box. If you enable this policy users are prevented from seeing and changing default settings for Internet programs. If you disable this policy or do not configure it users can see and change these settings. When you set this policy you do not need to set the following policies for the Programs tab because this policy removes the Programs tab from the interface:”Disable changing Messaging settings””Disable changing Calendar and Contact settings””Disable the Reset Web Settings feature””Disable changing default browser check”

Removes the Security tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box. If you enable this policy it prevents users from seeing and changing settings for security zones such as scripting downloads and user authentication. If you disable this policy or do not configure it users can see and change these settings. When you set this policy you do not need to set the following Internet Explorer policies because this policy removes the Security tab from the interface:”Security zones: Do not allow users to change policies””Security zones: Do not allow users to add/delete sites”

Removes the Connections tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box. If you enable this policy users are prevented from seeing and changing connection and proxy settings. If you disable this policy or do not configure it users can see and change these settings. When you set this policy you do not need to set the following policies for the Content tab because this policy removes the Connections tab from the interface:”Disable Internet Connection Wizard””Disable changing connection settings””Prevent changing proxy settings””Disable changing Automatic Configuration settings”