[Branding]

Answer File = Internet Settings (.ins) File

The [Branding] section contains entries for specifying information about the custom branding and setup information included in your browser package.

Entry	Description
Add on URL	Specifies the add-on Uniform Resource Locator (URL) for the Product Updates command in the browser.
BrowserDefault	Specifies the default browser.
CMBitmapName	Specifies the file name of the Connection Manager custom bitmap file.
CMBitmapPath	Specifies the full path to the Connection Manager custom bitmap file.
CMProfileName	Specifies the name of the Connection Manager profile.
CMProfilePath	Specifies the full path to the Connection Manager profile.
CMUseCustom	Specifies whether to use a custom Connection Manager profile.
CompanyName	Specifies the name of the company with a valid Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) license that builds this .ins file.
EncodeFavs	Specifies whether to encode the [Favorites] section generated by the IEAK for versions of Microsoft® Internet Explorer earlier than 5.0.
FavoritesDelete	Specifies the value to remove all pre-existing Favorites and Quick Links.
FavoritesOnTop	Specifies whether to add new favorites to the top of the Favorites menu.
IE4WelcomeMsg	Specifies whether to go to a welcome page the first time the browser opens.
Language ID	Specifies the code page of the language used.
Language Locale	Specifies the locale of the Internet Explorer version that you customize.
NoDial	Specifies whether to use an IEAK-based sign-up process.
NoIELite	Specifies whether the Active Setup wizard optimizes for downloading.
SilentInstall	Specifies whether Windows Update Setup runs noninteractively.
StealthInstall	Specifies whether Windows Update Setup runs without visual feedback.
ToolbarBitmap	Specifies the full path to the bitmap file that appears on the browser toolbar.
Type	Specifies the type of customization used.
User Agent	Specifies the string appended to the default User Agent string.
Version	Specifies the browser version.
WebIntegrated	Specifies whether to include the integrated shell of Internet Explorer 4.x in this package.
Win32DownloadSite	Specifies the URL from which the Windows Update Setup file (IEsetup.exe) downloads.
Window_Title	Specifies the customized window title for Internet Explorer.
Window_Title_CN	Specifies the company name appended to the window title.
Wizard_Version	Specifies the version of the IEAK wizard that created the .ins file.

Sample

This sample demonstrates one use of the [Branding] section of the Internet Settings (.ins) File.

[Branding]
Add on URL = http://server/addons/addon.htm
BrowserDefault = 2
CMBitmapName = CMBitmap.bmp
CMBitmapPath = C:\Windows
CMProfileName = profile.ext
CMProfilePath = C:\Windows
CMUseCustom = 1
CompanyName = Fabrikam
EncodeFavs = 1
FavoritesDelete = 0x89
FavoritesOnTop = 1
IE4WelcomeMsg = 1
Language ID = 1033
Language Locale = EN
NoDial = 1
NoIELite = 1
SilentInstall = 1
StealthInstall = 1
ToolbarBitmap = C:\Windows\MyBitmap.bmp
Type = 1
User Agent = UATEST
Version = 5
WebIntegrated = 1
Win32DownloadSite = http://www.fabrikam.com
Window_Title = Internet Explorer Presented By Fabrikam
Window_Title_CN = Fabrikam
Wizard_Version = 6.00.2600.0000

Add on URL

Specifies the add-on URL for the Product Updates command in the browser.

Syntax	Add on URL = URL
Value	URL
Example	Add on URL = http://server/addons/addon.htm

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BrowserDefault

Specifies the default browser.

Syntax	BrowserDefault = 0 \| 1 \| 2
Values	0 Designates Internet Explorer as the default browser. 1 Preserves the existing default browser. 2 Lets the end user choose the default browser.
Default Value	2
Example	BrowserDefault = 2

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CMBitmapName

Specifies the file name of the Connection Manager custom bitmap file.

Syntax	CMBitmapName = file_name
Value	file_name
Example	CMBitmapName = CMBitmap.bmp

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CMBitmapPath

Specifies the full path to the Connection Manager custom bitmap file.

Syntax	CMBitmapPath = path
Value	path
Example	CMBitmapPath = C:\Windows

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CMProfileName

Specifies the name of the Connection Manager profile.

Syntax	CMProfileName = Profile.ext
Value	file_name
Example	CMProfileName = profile.ext

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CMProfilePath

Specifies the full path to the Connection Manager profile.

Syntax	CMProfilePath = path
Value	path
Example	CMProfilePath = C:\Windows

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CMUseCustom

Specifies whether to use a custom Connection Manager profile.

Syntax	CMUseCustom = 0 \| 1
Values	0 Does not use a custom profile. 1 Uses a custom profile.
Default Value	0
Example	CMUseCustom = 1

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CompanyName

Specifies the name of the company with a valid Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) license that builds this .ins file.

Syntax	CompanyName = name
Value	name
Example	CompanyName = Fabrikam

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EncodeFavs

Specifies whether to encode the [Favorites] section generated by the IEAK for versions of Internet Explorer earlier than 5.0.

Syntax	EncodeFavs = 0 \| 1
Values	0 Does not encode the [Favorites] section. 1 Encodes the [Favorites] section generated by the IEAK for versions of Internet Explorer earlier than 5.0.
Default Value	0
Example	EncodeFavs = 1

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FavoritesDelete

Specifies the value to remove all pre-existing Favorites and Quick Links.

Syntax	FavoritesDelete = hexadecimal
Value	hexadecimal Set this value to 0x89 to remove all pre-existing Favorites and Quick Links. This feature is available to corporate administrators.
Example	FavoritesDelete = 0x89

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FavoritesOnTop

Specifies whether to add new favorites to the top of the Favorites menu.

Syntax	FavoritesOnTop = 0 \| 1
Values	0 Adds new favorites to the bottom of the Favorites menu. 1 Adds new favorites to the top of the Favorites menu.
Default Value	0
Example	FavoritesOnTop = 1

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IE4WelcomeMsg

Specifies whether to go to a welcome page the first time the browser opens.

Syntax	IE4WelcomeMsg = 0 \| 1
Values	0 Does not go to a welcome page the first time the browser opens. 1 Goes to a welcome page the first time the browser opens.
Example	IE4WelcomeMsg = 1

Syntax

IE4WelcomeMsg = 0 | 1

Values

Does not go to a welcome page the first time the browser opens.

Goes to a welcome page the first time the browser opens.

Example

IE4WelcomeMsg = 1

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Language ID

Specifies the code page of the language used.

Syntax	Language ID = number
Value	number
Example	Language ID = 1033

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Language Locale

Specifies the locale of the Internet Explorer version that you customize.

Syntax	Language Locale = locale
Value	locale Denoted by a two-letter string. For example, EN for English.
Example	Language Locale = EN

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NoDial

Specifies whether to use an IEAK-based sign-up process.

Syntax	NoDial = 0 \| 1
Values	0 Uses an IEAK-based sign-up process. 1 Does not use any kind of an IEAK-based sign-up process.
Default Value	1 if not serverless, kiosk, or ICW mode. Otherwise, 0.
Example	NoDial = 1

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NoIELite

Specifies whether the Active Setup wizard optimizes for downloading.

Syntax	NoIELite = 0 \| 1
Values	0 The Active Setup wizard does not optimize for downloading. 1 The Active Setup wizard optimizes for downloading, using existing files if possible.
Default Value	1
Example	NoIELite = 1

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SilentInstall

Specifies whether Windows Update Setup runs noninteractively.

Syntax	SilentInstall = 0 \| 1
Values	0 Windows Update Setup does not run noninteractively. 1 Windows Update Setup runs noninteractively, but shows progress and error messages.
Default Value	0
Example	SilentInstall = 1

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StealthInstall

Specifies whether Windows Update Setup runs without visual feedback.

Syntax	StealthInstall = 0 \| 1
Values	0 Windows Update Setup does not run without visual feedback. 1 Windows Update Setup runs without any visual feedback.
Default Value	0
Example	StealthInstall = 1

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ToolbarBitmap

Specifies the full path to the bitmap file that appears on the browser toolbar.

Syntax	ToolbarBitmap = path_and_file_name
Value	path_and_file_name
Example	ToolbarBitmap = C:\Windows\MyBitmap.bmp

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Type

Specifies the type of customization used.

Syntax	Type = 0 \| 1 \| 2
Values	0 Customization is tailored to an Internet content provider. 1 Customization is tailored to an Internet service provider. 2 Customization is tailored to a corporate administrator.
Default Value	0 (for invalid input, 2)
Example	Type = 1

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User Agent

Specifies the string appended to the default User Agent string.

Syntax	User Agent = string
Value	string
Example	User Agent = UATEST

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Version

Specifies the browser version.

Syntax	Version = string
Value	string
Example	Version = 5

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WebIntegrated

Specifies whether to include the integrated shell of Internet Explorer 4.x in this package.

Syntax	WebIntegrated = 0 \| 1
Values	0 Does not include the integrated shell of Internet Explorer 4.x in this package. 1 Includes the integrated shell of Internet Explorer 4.x in this package.
Default Value	0
Example	WebIntegrated = 1

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Win32DownloadSite

Specifies the URL from which the Windows Update Setup file (IEsetup.exe) downloads.

Syntax	Win32DownloadSite = url
Value	url
Example	Win32DownloadSite = http://www.fabrikam.com

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Window_Title

Specifies the customized window title for Internet Explorer.

Syntax	Window_Title = string
Value	string
Example	Window_Title = Internet Explorer Presented By Fabrikam

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Window_Title_CN

Specifies the company name appended to the window title.

Syntax	Window_title_CN = string
Value	string
Example	Window_Title_CN = Fabrikam

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Wizard_Version

Specifies the version of the IEAK wizard that created the .ins file.

Syntax	Wizard_Version = string
Value	string
Example	Wizard_Version = 6.00.2600.0000

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