ShellNotifications="Disable software update shell notifications on program launch"
Startup="Startup: Disable showing the splash screen"
NoSplash="Disable showing the splash screen"
IE_ExplainSecurity_HKLM_only="Applies security zone information to all users of the same computer. A security zone is a group of Web sites with the same security level.\n\nIf you enable this policy, changes that the user makes to a security zone will apply to all users of that computer.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users of the same computer can establish their own security zone settings.\n\nThis policy is intended to ensure that security zone settings apply uniformly to the same computer and do not vary from user to user.\n\nAlso, see the "Security zones: Do not allow users to change policies" policy."
IE_ExplainSecurity_options_edit="Prevents users from changing security zone settings. A security zone is a group of Web sites with the same security level.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Custom Level button and security-level slider on the Security tab in the Internet Options dialog box are disabled.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change the settings for security zones.\n\nThis policy prevents users from changing security zone settings established by the administrator.\n\nNote: The "Disable the Security page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), which removes the Security tab from Internet Explorer in Control Panel, takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored.\n\nAlso, see the "Security zones: Use only machine settings" policy."
IE_ExplainSecurity_zones_map_edit="Prevents users from adding or removing sites from security zones. A security zone is a group of Web sites with the same security level.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the site management settings for security zones are disabled. (To see the site management settings for security zones, in the Internet Options dialog box, click the Security tab, and then click the Sites button.)\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can add Web sites to or remove sites from the Trusted Sites and Restricted Sites zones, and alter settings for the Local Intranet zone.\n\nThis policy prevents users from changing site management settings for security zones established by the administrator.\n\nNote: The "Disable the Security page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), which removes the Security tab from the interface, takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored.\n\nAlso, see the "Security zones: Use only machine settings" policy."
IE_ExplainUserProxy="Applies proxy settings to all users of the same computer.\n\nIf you enable this policy, users cannot set user-specific proxy settings. They must use the zones created for all users of the computer.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users of the same computer can establish their own proxy settings.\n\nThis policy is intended to ensure that proxy settings apply uniformly to the same computer and do not vary from user to user."
IE_ExplainTrustedPublisherLockDown="Restricts Internet Explorer to loading only ActiveX controls from Web pages on sites in the Trusted Sites zone. ActiveX controls are objects that are frequently used to add interactivity to Web pages.\n\nIf you enable this policy, ActiveX controls from sites that belong to other security zones are not loaded.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, ActiveX controls from all zones can be loaded, if permitted by the settings for those zones.\n\nThis policy is intended to help manage the security of ActiveX controls. To be included in the Trusted Sites zone, Web sites must specifically be added by the administrator or the user on the Security tab of the Internet Options dialog box.\n\nThe "Disable the Security page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), which removes the Security tab from the interface, takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored.\n\nAlso, see the "Security zones: Use only machine settings" policy."
IE_ExplainNoJITSetup="Prevents Internet Explorer from automatically installing components.\n\nIf you enable this policy, it prevents Internet Explorer from downloading a component when users browse to a Web site that needs that component.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users will be prompted to download and install a component when visiting a Web site that uses that component.\n\nThis policy is intended to help the administrator control which components the user installs."
IE_ExplainNoUpdateCheck="Prevents Internet Explorer from checking whether a new version of the browser is available.\n\nIf you enable this policy, it prevents Internet Explorer from checking to see whether it is the latest available browser version and notifying users if a new version is available.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, Internet Explorer checks every 30 days by default, and then notifies users if a new version is available.\n\nThis policy is intended to help the administrator maintain version control for Internet Explorer by preventing users from being notified about new versions of the browser."
IE_ExplainShellNotifications="Specifies that programs using the Microsoft Software Distribution Channel will not notify users when they install new components. The Software Distribution Channel is a means of updating software dynamically on users' computers by using Open Software Distribution (.osd) technologies.\n\nIf you enable this policy, users will not be notified if their programs are updated using Software Distribution Channels.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users will be notified before their programs are updated.\n\nThis policy is intended for administrators who want to use Software Distribution Channels to update their users' programs without user intervention."
IE_ExplainNoSplash="Prevents the Internet Explorer splash screen from appearing when users start the browser.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the splash screen, which displays the program name, licensing, and copyright information, is not displayed.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, the splash screen will be displayed when users start their browsers."
IE_ExplainNoSearchCustomization="Makes the Customize button in the Search Assistant appear dimmed.\n\nThe Search Assistant is a tool that appears in the Search bar to help users search the Internet.\n\nIf you enable this policy, users cannot change their Search Assistant settings, such as setting default search engines for specific tasks.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change their settings for the Search Assistant.\n\nThis policy is designed to help administrators maintain consistent settings for searching across an organization."
IE_ExplainSearch_NoFindFiles="Disables using the F3 key to search in Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer.\n\nIf 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 Windows Explorer). If the user presses F3, a prompt appears that informs the user that this feature has been disabled.\n\nIf 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 Windows Explorer).\n\nThis policy is intended for situations in which administrators do not want users to explore the Internet or the hard disk.\n\nThis 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."
IE_ExplainBranding_NoExternalBranding="Prevents branding of Internet programs, such as customization of Internet Explorer and Outlook Express logos and title bars, by another party.\n\nIf you enable this policy, it prevents customization of the browser by another party, such as an Internet service provider or Internet content provider.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users could install customizations from another party-for example, when signing up for Internet services.\n\nThis policy is intended for administrators who want to maintain a consistent browser across an organization."
IE_ExplainFavImportExport="Prevents users from exporting or importing favorite links by using the Import/Export Wizard.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Import/Export Wizard cannot import or export favorite links or cookies, which are small text files that contain settings for Web sites.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can import and export favorites in Internet Explorer by clicking the File menu, clicking Import and Export, and then running the Import/Export Wizard.\n\nNote: If you enable this policy, users can still view screens in the wizard, but when users click Finish, a prompt will appear that states that this feature has been disabled."
IE_ExplainControlPanel_RestrictGeneralTab="Removes the General tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box.\n\nIf you enable this policy, users are unable to see and change settings for the home page, the cache, history, Web page appearance, and accessibility.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can see and change these settings.\n\nWhen you set this policy, you do not need to set the following Internet Explorer policies (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\), because this policy removes the General tab from the interface:\n\n"Disable changing home page settings"\n\n"Disable changing Temporary Internet files settings"\n\n"Disable changing history settings"\n\n"Disable changing color settings"\n\n"Disable changing link color settings"\n\n"Disable changing font settings"\n\n"Disable changing language settings"\n\n"Disable changing accessibility settings""
IE_ExplainControlPanel_RestrictSecurityTab="Removes the Security tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box.\n\nIf you enable this policy, it prevents users from seeing and changing settings for security zones, such as scripting, downloads, and user authentication.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can see and change these settings.\n\nWhen 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:\n\n"Security zones: Do not allow users to change policies"\n\n"Security zones: Do not allow users to add/delete sites""
IE_ExplainControlPanel_RestrictContentTab="Removes the Content tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box.\n\nIf you enable this policy, users are prevented from seeing and changing ratings, certificates, AutoComplete, Wallet, and Profile Assistant settings.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can see and change these settings.\n\nWhen you set this policy, you do not need to set the following policies for the Content tab, because this policy removes the Content tab from the interface:\n\n"Disable changing ratings settings"\n\n"Disable changing certificate settings"\n\n"Disable changing Profile Assistant settings"\n\n"Disable AutoComplete for forms"\n\n"Do not allow AutoComplete to save passwords""
IE_ExplainControlPanel_RestrictConnectionsTab="Removes the Connections tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box.\n\nIf you enable this policy, users are prevented from seeing and changing connection and proxy settings.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can see and change these settings.\n\nWhen 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:\n\n"Disable Internet Connection Wizard"\n\n"Disable changing connection settings"\n\n"Disable changing proxy settings"\n\n"Disable changing Automatic Configuration settings""
IE_ExplainControlPanel_RestrictProgramsTab="Removes the Programs tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box.\n\nIf you enable this policy, users are prevented from seeing and changing default settings for Internet programs.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can see and change these settings.\n\nWhen 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:\n\n"Disable changing Messaging settings"\n\n"Disable changing Calendar and Contact settings"\n\n"Disable the Reset Web Settings feature"\n\n"Disable changing default browser check""
IE_ExplainControlPanel_RestrictPrivacyTab="Removes the Privacy tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box.\n\nIf you enable this policy, users are prevented from seeing and changing default settings for privacy.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can see and change these settings."
IE_ExplainControlPanel_RestrictAdvancedTab="Removes the Advanced tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box.\n\nIf you enable this policy, users are prevented from seeing and changing advanced Internet settings, such as security, multimedia, and printing.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can see and change these settings.\n\nWhen you set this policy, you do not need to set the "Disable changing Advanced page settings" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\), because this policy removes the Advanced tab from the interface."
IE_ExplainControlPanel_RestrictAdvanced="Prevents users from changing settings on the Advanced tab in the Internet Options dialog box.\n\nIf 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.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can select or clear settings on the Advanced tab.\n\nIf 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."
IE_ExplainRestrictHomePage="Prevents users from changing the home page of the browser. The home page is the first page that appears when users start the browser.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the settings in the Home Page area on the General tab in the Internet Options dialog box appear dimmed.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change their home page.\n\nIf you set the "Disable the General 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 General page" policy removes the General tab from the interface.\n\nThis policy is intended for administrators who want to maintain a consistent home page across their organization."
IE_ExplainDialupSettings="Specifies that Automatic Detection will be used to configure dial-up settings for users.\n\nAutomatic Detection uses a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or DNS server to customize the browser the first time it is started.\n\nIf you enable this policy, users' dial-up settings will be configured by Automatic Detection.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, dial-up settings will not be configured by Automatic Detection, unless specified by the user."
IE_ExplainAutoProxyCache="Prevents automatic proxy scripts, which interact with a server to automatically configure users' proxy settings, from being stored in the users' cache.\n\nIf you enable this policy, automatic proxy scripts will not be stored temporarily on the users' computer.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, automatic proxy scripts can be stored in the users' cache."
IE_ExplainDisplayScriptFailureUI="Specifies that error messages will be displayed to users if problems occur with proxy scripts.\n\nIf you enable this policy, error messages will be displayed when the browser does not download or run a script to set proxy settings.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, error messages will not be displayed when problems occur with proxy scripts."
IE_ExplainRestrictCache="Prevents users from changing the browser cache settings, such as the location and amount of disk space to use for the Temporary Internet Files folder.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the browser cache settings appear dimmed. These settings are found in the dialog box that appears when users click the General tab and then click the Settings button in the Internet Options dialog box.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change their cache settings.\n\nIf you set the "Disable the General 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 General page" policy removes the General tab from the interface."
IE_ExplainRestrictHistory="Prevents users from changing the history settings for the browser.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the settings in the History area on the General tab in the Internet Options dialog box appear dimmed.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change the number of days to store Web page information and clear Web page history.\n\nIf you set the "Disable the General 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 General page" policy removes the General tab from the interface."
IE_ExplainRestrictColors="Prevents users from changing the default Web page colors.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the color settings for Web pages appear dimmed. The settings are located in the Colors area in the dialog box that appears when the user clicks the General tab and then clicks the Colors button in the Internet Options dialog box.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change the default background and text color of Web pages.\n\nIf you set the "Disable the General 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 General page" policy removes the General tab from the interface.\n\nNote: The default Web page colors are ignored on Web pages in which the author has specified the background and text colors."
IE_ExplainRestrictLinks="Prevents users from changing the colors of links on Web pages.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the color settings for links appear dimmed. The settings are located in the Links area of the dialog box that appears when users click the General tab and then click the Colors button in the Internet Options dialog box.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change the default color of links on Web pages.\n\nIf you set the "Disable the General 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 General page" policy removes the General tab from the interface.\n\nNote: The default link colors are ignored on Web pages on which the author has specified link colors."
IE_ExplainRestrictFonts="Prevents users from changing font settings.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Font button on the General tab in the Internet Options dialog box appears dimmed.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change the default fonts for viewing Web pages.\n\nIf you set the "Disable the General 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 General page" policy removes the General tab from the interface.\n\nNote: The default font settings colors are ignored in cases in which the Web page author has specified the font attributes."
IE_ExplainRestrictLanguages="Prevents users from changing language settings.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Languages button on the General tab in the Internet Options dialog box appears dimmed.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change the language settings for viewing Web sites for languages in which the character set has been installed.\n\nIf you set the "Disable the General 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 General page" policy removes the General tab from the interface."
IE_ExplainRestrictAccessibility="Prevents users from changing accessibility settings.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Accessibility button on the General tab in the Internet Options dialog box appears dimmed.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change accessibility settings, such as overriding fonts and colors on Web pages.\n\nIf you set the "Disable the General 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 General page" policy removes the General tab from the interface."
IE_ExplainRestrictConnectionWizard="Prevents users from running the Internet Connection Wizard.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Setup button on the Connections tab in the Internet Options dialog box appears dimmed.\n\nUsers will also be prevented from running the wizard by clicking the Connect to the Internet icon on the desktop or by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing to Accessories, pointing to Communications, and then clicking Internet Connection Wizard.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change their connection settings by running the Internet Connection Wizard.\n\nNote: This policy overlaps with the "Disable the Connections page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), which removes the Connections tab from the interface. Removing the Connections tab from the interface, however, does not prevent users from running the Internet Connection Wizard from the desktop or the Start menu."
IE_ExplainRestrictConnectionSettings="Prevents users from changing dial-up settings.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Settings button on the Connections tab in the Internet Options dialog box appears dimmed.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change their settings for dial-up connections.\n\nIf you set the "Disable the Connections 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 Connections page" policy removes the Connections tab from the interface."
IE_ExplainRestrictProxy="Prevents users from changing proxy settings.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the proxy settings appear dimmed. These settings are in the Proxy Server area of the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box, which appears when the user clicks the Connections tab and then clicks the LAN Settings button in the Internet Options dialog box.\n\nIf you set the "Disable the Connections 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 Connections page" policy removes the Connections tab from the interface."
IE_ExplainRestrictAutoconfig="Prevents users from changing automatic configuration settings. Automatic configuration is a process that administrators can use to update browser settings periodically.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the automatic configuration settings appear dimmed. The settings are located in the Automatic Configuration area of the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box. To see the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box, users open the Internet Options dialog box, click the Connections tab, and then click the LAN Settings button.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, the user can change automatic configuration settings.\n\nThis policy is intended to enable administrators to ensure that users' settings are updated uniformly through automatic configuration.\n\nThe "Disable the Connections page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), which removes the Connections tab from Internet Explorer in Control Panel, takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored."
IE_ExplainRestrictRatings="Prevents users from changing ratings that help control the type of Internet content that can be viewed.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the settings in the Content Advisor area on the Content tab in the Internet Options dialog box appear dimmed.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change their ratings settings.\n\nThe "Disable the Ratings page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), which removes the Ratings tab from Internet Explorer in Control Panel, takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored."
IE_ExplainRestrictCertificates="Prevents users from changing certificate settings in Internet Explorer. Certificates are used to verify the identity of software publishers.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the settings in the Certificates area on the Content tab in the Internet Options dialog box appear dimmed.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can import new certificates, remove approved publishers, and change settings for certificates that have already been accepted.\n\nThe "Disable the Content page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), which removes the Content tab from Internet Explorer in Control Panel, takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored.\n\nCaution: If you enable this policy, users can still run the Certificate Manager Import Wizard by double-clicking a software publishing certificate (.spc) file. This wizard enables users to import and configure settings for certificates from software publishers that haven't already been configured for Internet Explorer."
IE_ExplainRestrictProfiles="Prevents users from changing Profile Assistant settings.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the My Profile button appears dimmed in the Personal Information area on the Content tab in the Internet Options dialog box.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change their profile information, such as their street and e-mail addresses.\n\nThe "Disable the Connections page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), which removes the Connections tab from Internet Explorer in Control Panel, takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored."
IE_ExplainRestrictFormSuggest="Prevents Microsoft Internet Explorer from automatically completing forms, such as filling in a name or a password that the user has entered previously on a Web page.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Forms check box appears dimmed. To display the Forms check box, users open the Internet Options dialog box, click the Content tab, and then click the AutoComplete button.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can enable the automatic completion of forms.\n\nThe "Disable the Content page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), which removes the Content tab from Internet Explorer in Control Panel, takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored.\n\nCaution: If you enable this policy after users have used their browser with form automatic completion enabled, it will not clear the automatic completion history for forms that users have already filled out."
IE_ExplainRestrictFormSuggestPW="Disables automatic completion of user names and passwords in forms on Web pages, and prevents users from being prompted to save passwords.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the User Names and Passwords on Forms and Prompt Me to Save Passwords check boxes appear dimmed. To display these check boxes, users open the Internet Options dialog box, click the Content tab, and then click the AutoComplete button.\n\nIf you disable this policy or don't configure it, users can determine whether Internet Explorer automatically completes user names and passwords on forms and prompts them to save passwords.\n\nThe "Disable the Content page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), which removes the Content tab from Internet Explorer in Control Panel, takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored."
IE_ExplainRestrictMessaging="Prevents users from changing the default programs for messaging tasks.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the E-mail, Newsgroups, and Internet Call options in the Internet Programs area appear dimmed. To display these options, users open the Internet Options dialog box, and then click the Programs tab.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can determine which programs to use for sending mail, viewing newsgroups, and placing Internet calls, if programs that perform these tasks are installed.\n\nThe "Disable the Programs page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), which removes the Programs tab from Internet Explorer in Control Panel, takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored."
IE_ExplainRestrictCalendarContact="Prevents users from changing the default programs for managing schedules and contacts.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Calendar and Contact check boxes appear dimmed in the Internet Programs area. To display these options, users open the Internet Options dialog box, and then click the Programs tab.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can determine which programs to use for managing schedules and contacts, if programs that perform these tasks are installed.\n\nThis "Disable the Programs Page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel) takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored."
IE_ExplainRestrictResetWebSettings="Prevents users from restoring default settings for home and search pages.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Reset Web Settings button on the Programs tab in the Internet Options dialog box appears dimmed.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can restore the default settings for home and search pages.\n\nThe "Disable the Programs page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), which removes the Programs tab from Internet Explorer in Control Panel, takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored."
IE_ExplainRestrictCheckBrowser="Prevents Microsoft Internet Explorer from checking to see whether it is the default browser.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Internet Explorer Should Check to See Whether It Is the Default Browser check box on the Programs tab in the Internet Options dialog box appears dimmed.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can determine whether Internet Explorer will check to see if it is the default browser. When Internet Explorer performs this check, it prompts the user to specify which browser to use as the default.\n\nThis policy is intended for organizations that do not want users to determine which browser should be their default.\n\nThe "Disable the Programs page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), which removes the Programs tab from Internet Explorer in Control Panel, takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored."
IE_ExplainIdentities="Prevents users from configuring unique identities by using Identity Manager.\n\nIdentity Manager enables users to create multiple accounts, such as e-mail accounts, on the same computer. Each user has a unique identity, with a different password and different program preferences.\n\nIf you enable this policy, users will not be able to create new identities, manage existing identities, or switch identities. The Switch Identity option will be removed from the File menu in Address Book.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can set up and change identities."
IE_ExplainOEVirusProtection="Allows Administrators to enable and disable the ablility for Outlook Express users to save or open attachments that can potentially contain a virus.\n\nIf you check the block attachments setting, users will be unable to open or save attachments that could potentially contain a virus. Users will not be able to disable the blocking of attachements in options.\n\nIf the block attachments setting is not checked, the user can specify to enable or disable the blocking of attachements in options."
IE_ExplainMediaExpBar="Allows Administrators to enable and disable the Media Explorer Bar and set the auto-play default.\n\nThe Media Explorer Bar plays music and video content from the Internet.\n\nIf you disable the Media explorer bar, users cannot display the Media Explorer Bar. The auto-play feature is also disabled. When users click on a link within Internet Explorer, the content will be played by the default media client on their system.\n\nIf you enable the Media Explorer Bar or do not configure it, users can show and hide the Media Explorer Bar.\n\nAdministrators also have the ability to turn the auto-play feature on or off. This setting only applies if the Media Explorer Bar is enabled.\n\nIf checked, the Media Explorer Bar will automatically display and play the media content when the user clicks on a media link.\n\nIf unchecked, the content will be played by the default media client on their system.""
;Categories
IE_ExplainCat="Contains settings to configure Internet Explorer"
IE_ExplainEnableTabsCategory="Contains settings to add or remove tabs from the Internet Options dialog."
IE_ExplainChannels="Contains settings for Offline pages and channels."
IE_ExplainMenusCategory="Contains settings for showing or hiding menus and menu options in Internet Explorer."
IE_ExplainToolbarsCategory="Contains settings to allow and restrict users from editing the toolbars in Internet Explorer. Administrators can also set the default toolbar buttons."
IE_ExplainPersistenceCategory="Contains settings for file size limits in internet security zones."
IE_ExplainAdminApprovedCategory="Contains settings to enable or disable ActiveX controls."
;channels
IE_ExplainNoAddingChannels="Prevents users from adding channels to Internet Explorer.\n\nChannels are Web sites that are updated automatically on your computer, according to a schedule specified by the channel provider.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Add Active Channel button, which appears on a channel that users haven't yet subscribed to, will be disabled. Users also cannot add content that is based on a channel, such as some of the Active Desktop items from Microsoft's Active Desktop Gallery, to their desktop.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can add channels to the Channel bar or to their desktop.\n\nNote: Most channel providers use the words Add Active Channel for this option; however, a few use different words, such as Subscribe."
IE_ExplainNoRemovingChannels="Prevents users from disabling channel synchronization in Microsoft Internet Explorer.\n\nChannels are Web sites that are automatically updated on your computer according to a schedule specified by the channel provider.\n\nIf you enable this policy, users cannot prevent channels from being synchronized.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can disable the synchronization of channels.\n\nThis policy is intended to help administrators ensure that users' computers are being updated uniformly across their organization.\n\nNote: This policy does not prevent users from removing active content from the desktop interface."
IE_ExplainNoAddingSubscriptions="Prevents users from specifying that Web pages can be downloaded for viewing offline. When users make Web pages available for offline viewing, they can view the content when their computer is not connected to the Internet.\n\nIf you enable this policy, users cannot add new schedules for downloading offline content. The Make Available Offline check box will be dimmed in the Add Favorite dialog box.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can add new offline content schedules.\n\nThis policy is intended for organizations that are concerned about server load for downloading content.\n\nThe "Hide Favorites menu" policy (located in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer) takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored."
IE_ExplainNoEditingSubscriptions="Prevents users from editing an existing schedule for downloading Web pages for offline viewing.\n\nWhen users make Web pages available for offline viewing, they can view content when their computer is not connected to the Internet.\n\nIf you enable this policy, users cannot display the schedule properties of pages that have been set up for offline viewing. If users click the Tools menu, click Synchronize, select a Web page, and then click the Properties button, no properties are displayed. Users do not receive an alert stating that the command is unavailable.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can edit an existing schedule for downloading Web content for offline viewing.\n\nThis policy is intended for organizations that are concerned about server load for downloading content.\n\nThe "Hide Favorites menu" policy (located in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer) takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored."
IE_ExplainNoRemovingSubscriptions="Prevents users from clearing the preconfigured settings for Web pages to be downloaded for offline viewing.\n\nWhen users make Web pages available for offline viewing, they can view content when their computer is not connected to the Internet.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Make Available Offline check box in the Organize Favorites Favorite dialog box and the Make This Page Available Offline check box will be selected but dimmed. To display the Make This Page Available Offline check box, users click the Tools menu, click Synchronize, and then click the Properties button.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can remove the preconfigured settings for pages to be downloaded for offline viewing.\n\nThis policy is intended for organizations that are concerned about server load for downloading content.\n\nThe "Hide Favorites menu" policy (located in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer) takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored."
IE_ExplainNoChannelLogging="Prevents channel providers from recording information about when their channel pages are viewed by users who are working offline.\n\nIf you enable this policy, it disables any channel logging settings set by channel providers in the channel definition format (.cdf) file. The .cdf file determines the schedule and other settings for downloading Web content.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, channel providers can record information about when their channel pages are viewed by users who are working offline."
IE_ExplainNoScheduledUpdates="Disables existing schedules for downloading Web pages for offline viewing.\n\nWhen users make Web pages available for offline viewing, they can view content when their computer is not connected to the Internet.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the check boxes for schedules on the Schedule tab of the Web page properties are cleared and users cannot select them. To display this tab, users click the Tools menu, click Synchronize, select a Web page, click the Properties button, and then click the Schedule tab.\n\nIf you disable this policy, then Web pages can be updated on the schedules specified on the Schedule tab.\n\nThis policy is intended for organizations that are concerned about server load for downloading content.\n\nThe "Hide Favorites menu" policy (located in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer) takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored."
IE_ExplainNoChannelUI="Prevents users from viewing the Channel bar interface. Channels are Web sites that are automatically updated on their computer according to a schedule specified by the channel provider.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Channel bar interface will be disabled, and users cannot select the Internet Explorer Channel Bar check box on the Web tab in the Display Properties dialog box.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can view and subscribe to channels from the Channel bar interface."
IE_ExplainNoSubscriptionContent="Prevents content from being downloaded from Web sites that users have subscribed to.\n\nWhen users make Web pages available for offline viewing, they can view content when their computer is not connected to the Internet.\n\nIf you enable this policy, content will not be downloaded from Web sites that users have subscribed to. However, synchronization with the Web pages will still occur to determine if any content has been updated since the last time the user synchronized with or visited the page.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, content will not be prevented from being downloaded.\n\nThe "Disable downloading of site subscription content" policy and the "Hide Favorites menu" policy (located in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer) take precedence over this policy. If either policy is enabled, this policy is ignored."
IE_ExplainNoEditingScheduleGroups="Prevents users from adding, editing, or removing schedules for offline viewing of Web pages and groups of Web pages that users have subscribed to.\n\nA subscription group is a favorite Web page plus the Web pages it links to.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Add, Remove, and Edit buttons on the Schedule tab in the Web page Properties dialog box are dimmed. To display this tab, users click the Tools menu, click Synchronize, select a Web page, click the Properties button, and then click the Schedule tab.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can add, remove, and edit schedules for Web sites and groups of Web sites.\n\nThe "Disable editing schedules for offline pages" policy and the "Hide Favorites menu" policy (located in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer) take precedence over this policy. If either policy is enabled, this policy is ignored."
IE_ExplainMaxSubscription="Restricts the amount of information downloaded for offline viewing.\n\nIf you enable this policy, you can set limits to the size and number of pages that users can download. If users attempt to exceed the number of subscriptions, a prompt will appear that states that they cannot set up more Web sites for offline viewing.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, then users can determine the amount of content that is searched for new information and downloaded.\n\nCaution: Although the Maximum Number of Offline Pages option determines how many levels of a Web site are searched for new information, it does not change the user interface in the Offline Favorites wizard.\n\nNote: The begin and end times for downloading are measured in minutes after midnight. The Maximum Offline Page Crawl Depth setting specifies how many levels of a Web site are searched for new information."
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IE_ExplainNoToolbarCustomize="Prevents users from determining which buttons appear on the Microsoft Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer standard toolbars.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Customize command on the Toolbars submenu of the View menu will be removed.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can customize which buttons appear on the Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer toolbars.\n\nThis policy can be used in coordination with the "Disable customizing browser toolbars" policy, which prevents users from determining which toolbars are displayed in Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer."
IE_ExplainNoBandCustomize="Prevents users from determining which toolbars are displayed in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the list of toolbars, which users can display by clicking the View menu and then pointing to the Toolbars command, will appear dimmed.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can determine which toolbars are displayed in Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer.\n\nThis policy can be used in coordination with the "Disable customizing browser toolbar buttons" policy, which prevents users from adding or removing toolbars from Internet Explorer."
IE_ExplainToolbarButtons="Specifies which buttons will be displayed on the standard toolbar in Microsoft Internet Explorer.\n\nIf you enable this policy, you can specify whether or not each button will be displayed by selecting or clearing the check boxes for each button.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, the standard toolbar will be displayed with its default settings, unless users customize it."
IE_ExplainFile_NoBrowserSaveAs="Prevents users from saving Web pages from the browser File menu to their hard disk or to a network share.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Save As command on the File menu will be removed.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can save Web pages for later viewing.\n\nThis policy takes precedence over the "File Menu: Disable Save As Web Page Complete" policy, which prevents users from saving the entire contents that are displayed or run from a Web Page, such as graphics, scripts, and linked files, but does not prevent users from saving the text of a Web page.\n\nCaution: If you enable this policy, users are not prevented from saving Web content by pointing to a link on a Web page, clicking the right mouse button, and then clicking Save Target As."
IE_ExplainFile_NoFileNew="Prevents users from opening a new browser window from the File menu.\n\nIf this policy is enabled, users cannot open a new browser window by clicking the File menu, pointing to the New menu, and then clicking Window. The user interface is not changed, but a new window will not be opened, and users will be informed that the command is not available.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can open a new browser window from the File menu.\n\nCaution: This policy does not prevent users from opening a new browser window by right-clicking, and then clicking the Open in New Window command. To prevent users from using the shortcut menu to open new browser windows, you should also set the "Disable Open in New Window menu option" policy, which disables this command on the shortcut menu, or the "Disable context menu" policy, which disables the entire shortcut menu."
IE_ExplainFile_NoFileOpen="Prevents users from opening a file or Web page from the File menu in Internet Explorer.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Open dialog box will not appear when users click the Open command on the File menu. If users click the Open command, they will be notified that the command is not available.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can open a Web page from the browser File menu.\n\nCaution: This policy does not prevent users from right-clicking a link on a Web page, and then clicking the Open or Open in New Window command. To prevent users from opening Web pages by using the shortcut menu, set the "Disable Open in New Window menu option" policy, which disables this command on the shortcut menu, or the "Disable context menu" policy, which disables the entire shortcut menu."
IE_ExplainFile_NoBrowserSaveWebComplete="Prevents users from saving the complete contents that are displayed on or run from a Web page, including the graphics, scripts, linked files, and other elements. It does not prevent users from saving the text of a Web page.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Web Page, Complete file type option will be removed from the Save as Type box in the Save Web Page dialog box. Users can still save Web pages as hypertext markup language (HTML) files or as text files, but graphics, scripts, and other elements are not saved. To display the Save Web Page dialog box, users click the File menu, and then click the Save As command.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can save all elements on a Web page.\n\nThe "File menu: Disable Save As... menu option" policy, which removes the Save As command, takes precedence over this policy. If it is enabled, this policy is ignored."
IE_ExplainFile_NoBrowserClose="Prevents users from closing Microsoft Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Close command on the File menu will appear dimmed.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users are not prevented from closing the browser or Windows Explorer.\n\nNote: The Close button in the top right corner of the program will not work; if users click the Close button, they will be informed that the command is not available."
IE_ExplainView_NoViewSource="Prevents users from viewing the HTML source of Web pages by clicking the Source command on the View menu.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Source command on the View menu will appear dimmed.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, then users can view the HTML source of Web pages from the browser View menu.\n\nCaution: This policy does not prevent users from viewing the HTML source of a Web page by right-clicking a Web page to open the shortcut menu, and then clicking View Source. To prevent users from viewing the HTML source of a Web page from the shortcut menu, set the "Disable context menu" policy, which disables the entire shortcut menu."
IE_ExplainView_NoTheaterMode="Prevents users from displaying the browser in full-screen (kiosk) mode, without the standard toolbar.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Full Screen command on the View menu will appear dimmed, and pressing F11 will not display the browser in a full screen.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can display the browser in a full screen.\n\nThis policy is intended to prevent users from displaying the browser without toolbars, which might be confusing for some beginning users."
IE_ExplainNoFavorites="Prevents users from adding, removing, or editing the list of Favorite links.\n\nThe Favorites list is a way to store popular links for future use.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Favorites menu is removed from the interface, and the Favorites button on the browser toolbar appears dimmed. The Add to Favorites command on the shortcut menu is disabled; when users click it, they are informed that the command is unavailable.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can manage their Favorites list.\n\nThis policy is intended to ensure that users maintain consistent lists of favorites across your organization.\n\nNote: If you enable this policy, users also cannot click Synchronize on the Tools menu to manage their favorite links that are set up for offline viewing."
IE_ExplainTools_Menu="Prevents users from opening the Internet Options dialog box from the Tools menu in Microsoft Internet Explorer.\n\nIf you enable this policy, users cannot change their Internet options, such as default home page, cache size, and connection and proxy settings, from the browser Tools menu. When users click the Internet Options command on the Tools menu, they are informed that the command is unavailable.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change their Internet settings from the browser Tools menu.\n\nCaution: This policy does not prevent users from viewing and changing Internet settings by clicking the Internet Options icon in Windows Control Panel.\n\nAlso, see policies for Internet options in the \Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer and in \Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel folders."
IE_ExplainHelp_NoTip="Prevents users from viewing or changing the Tip of the Day interface in Microsoft Internet Explorer.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Tip of the Day command is removed from the Help menu.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can enable or disable the Tip of the Day, which appears at the bottom of the browser."
IE_ExplainHelp_NoNetscapeHelp="Prevents users from displaying tips for users who are switching from Netscape.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the For Netscape Users command is removed from the Help menu.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can display content about switching from Netscape by clicking the For Netscape Users command on the Help menu.\n\nCaution: Enabling this policy does not remove the tips for Netscape users from the Microsoft Internet Explorer Help file."
ExplainHelp_NoTutorial="Prevents users from running the Internet Explorer Tour from the Help menu in Internet Explorer.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Tour command is removed from the Help menu.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can run the tour from the Help menu."
IE_ExplainHelp_NoFeedback="Prevents users from sending feedback to Microsoft by clicking the Send Feedback command on the Help menu.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the Send Feedback command is removed from the Help menu.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can fill out an Internet form to provide feedback about Microsoft products."
IE_ExplainNoBrowserContextMenu="Prevents the shortcut menu from appearing when users click the right mouse button while using the browser.\n\nIf you enable this policy, the shortcut menu will not appear when users point to a Web page, and then click the right mouse button.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can use the shortcut menu.\n\nThis policy can be used to ensure that the shortcut menu is not used as an alternate method of running commands that have been removed from other parts of the interface."
IE_ExplainNoOpeninNewWnd="Prevents using the shortcut menu to open a link in a new browser window.\n\nIf you enable this policy, users cannot point to a link, click the right mouse button, and then click the Open in New Window command.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can open a Web page in a new browser window by using the shortcut menu.\n\nThis policy can be used in coordination with the "File menu: Disable New menu option" policy, which prevents users from opening the browser in a new window by clicking the File menu, pointing to New, and then clicking Window.\n\nNote: When users click the Open in New Window command, the link will not open in a new window and they will be informed that the command is not available."
IE_ExplainNoSelectDownloadDir="Prevents users from saving a program or file that Microsoft Internet Explorer has downloaded to the hard disk.\n\nIf you enable this policy, users cannot save a program to disk by clicking the Save This Program to Disk command while attempting to download a file. The file will not be downloaded and users will be informed that the command is not available.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can download programs from their browsers."
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IE_ExplainPersistence_FileLimits0="Limits the amount of storage that a page or site using the DHTML Persistence behavior can use for the Local Computer security zone.\n\nIf you enable this policy, you can specify the persistence storage amount per domain or per document for this security zone.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, you cannot set this limit.\n\nNote: This setting does not appear in the user interface."
IE_ExplainPersistence_FileLimits1="Limits the amount of storage that a page or site using the DHTML Persistence behavior can use for the Local Intranet security zone.\n\nIf you enable this policy, you can specify the persistence storage amount per domain or per document for this security zone.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, you cannot set this limit.\n\nNote: This setting does not appear in the user interface."
IE_ExplainPersistence_FileLimits2="Limits the amount of storage that a page or site using the DHTML Persistence behavior can use for the Trusted Sites security zone.\n\nIf you enable this policy, you can specify the persistence storage amount per domain or per document for this security zone.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, you cannot set this limit.\n\nNote: This setting does not appear in the user interface."
IE_ExplainPersistence_FileLimits3="Limits the amount of storage that a page or site using the DHTML Persistence behavior can use for the Internet security zone.\n\nIf you enable this policy, you can specify the persistence storage amount per domain or per document for this security zone.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, you cannot set this limit.\n\nNote: This setting does not appear in the user interface."
IE_ExplainPersistence_FileLimits4="Limits the amount of storage that a page or site using the DHTML Persistence behavior can use for the Restricted Sites security zone.\n\nIf you enable this policy, you can specify the persistence storage amount per domain or per document for this security zone.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, you cannot set this limit.\n\nNote: This setting does not appear in the user interface."
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IE_ExplainRDS="Designates the Remote Data Service (RDS) ActiveX control as administrator-approved.\n\nThis control is used by Web developers to move data from a server to a client application or Web page, manipulate the data on the client, and return updates to the server in a single round trip.\n\nIf you enable this policy, this control can be run in security zones in which you specify that administrator-approved controls can be run.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, this control will not be designated as administrator-approved.\n\nTo specify how administrator-approved controls are handled for each security zone, carry out the following steps:\n\n1. In Group Policy, click User Configuration, click Internet Explorer Maintenance, and then click Security.\n\n2. Double-click Security Zones and Content Ratings, click Import the Current Security Zones Settings, and then click Modify Settings.\n\n3. Select the content zone in which you want to manage ActiveX controls, and then click Custom Level.\n\n4. In the Run ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins area, click Administrator Approved."
IE_ExplainTDC="Designates the Tabular Data Control (TDC) as administrator-approved.\n\nThis control enables data to be displayed in a delimited text file within tables or within a form. It also enables data to be sorted and filtered by the browser without interaction with the Web server.\n\nIf you enable this policy, this control can be run in security zones in which you specify that administrator-approved controls can be run.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, this control will not be designated as administrator-approved.\n\nTo specify how administrator-approved controls are handled for each security zone, carry out the following steps:\n\n1. In Group Policy, click User Configuration, click Internet Explorer Maintenance, and then click Security.\n\n2. Double-click Security Zones and Content Ratings, click Import the Current Security Zones Settings, and then click Modify Settings.\n\n3. Select the content zone in which you want to manage ActiveX controls, and then click Custom Level.\n\n4. In the Run ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins area, click Administrator Approved."
IE_ExplainXML="Designates the Extensible Markup Language (XML) Data Source Object as administrator-approved.\n\nThis control enables developers to connect to Extended Markup Language (XML) data and provide it to an HTML page by using data-binding functionality in Dynamic Hypertext Markup Language (DHTML).\n\nIf you enable this policy, this control can be run in security zones in which you specify that administrator-approved controls can be run.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, this control will not be designated as administrator-approved.\n\nTo specify how administrator-approved controls are handled for each security zone, carry out the following steps:\n\n1. In Group Policy, click User Configuration, click Internet Explorer Maintenance, and then click Security.\n\n2. Double-click Security Zones and Content Ratings, click Import the Current Security Zones Settings, and then click Modify Settings.\n\n3. Select the content zone in which you want to manage ActiveX controls, and then click Custom Level.\n\n4. In the Run ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins area, click Administrator Approved."
IE_ExplainActive_Setup="Designates the Active Setup ActiveX control as administrator-approved.\n\nThis control enables a form of setup in which a small number of files are initially downloaded from the Web to start the Setup process. Active Setup is designed to recover the setup process if a connection is interrupted.\n\nIf you enable this policy, this control can be run in security zones in which you specify that administrator-approved controls can be run.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, this control will not be designated as administrator-approved.\n\nTo specify how administrator-approved controls are handled for each security zone, carry out the following steps:\n\n1. In Group Policy, click User Configuration, click Internet Explorer Maintenance, and then click Security.\n\n2. Double-click Security Zones and Content Ratings, click Import the Current Security Zones Settings, and then click Modify Settings.\n\n3. Select the content zone in which you want to manage ActiveX controls, and then click Custom Level.\n\n4. In the Run ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins area, click Administrator Approved."
IE_ExplainMedia_Player="Designates the Media Player ActiveX control as administrator-approved.\n\nThis control is used for playing sounds, videos, and other media.\n\nIf you enable this policy, this control can be run in security zones in which you specify that administrator-approved controls can be run.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, this control will not be designated as administrator-approved.\n\nTo specify how administrator-approved controls are handled for each security zone, carry out the following steps:\n\n1. In Group Policy, click User Configuration, click Internet Explorer Maintenance, and then click Security.\n\n2. Double-click Security Zones and Content Ratings, click Import the Current Security Zones Settings, and then click Modify Settings.\n\n3. Select the content zone in which you want to manage ActiveX controls, and then click Custom Level.\n\n4. In the Run ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins area, click Administrator Approved."
IE_ExplainExtras="Designates a group of Microsoft ActiveX controls used to extend browser functionality as administrator-approved.\n\nIf you enable this policy, these controls can be run in security zones in which you specify that administrator-approved controls can be run.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, these controls will not be designated as administrator-approved.\n\nTo specify a control as administrator-approved, click Enabled, and then select the check box for the control:\n\n-- Animated Button - animates buttons in the browser\n-- Internet Explorer Label Control - displays text at an angle or along a curve\n-- Internet Explorer Menu Control - adds a drop-down menu or a menu item to a Web page\n-- Internet Explorer Preloader Control - preloads a Web page into the cache\n-- Internet Explorer Timer Control - causes events to happen periodically on a Web page.\n\nTo specify how administrator-approved controls are handled for each security zone, carry out the following steps:\n\n1. In Group Policy, click User Configuration, click Internet Explorer Maintenance, and then click Security.\n\n2. Double-click Security Zones and Content Ratings, click Import the Current Security Zones Settings, and then click Modify Settings.\n\n3. Select the content zone in which you want to manage ActiveX controls, and then click Custom Level.\n\n4. In the Run ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins area, click Administrator Approved."
IE_ExplainMenu_Controls="Designates a set of Microsoft ActiveX controls used to manipulate pop-up menus in the browser as administrator-approved.\n\nIf you enable this policy, these controls can be run in security zones in which you specify that administrator-approved controls can be run.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, these controls will not be designated as administrator-approved.\n\nTo specify a control as administrator-approved, click Enabled, and then select the check box for the control:\n\n-- MCSiMenu - enables Web authors to control the placement and appearance of Windows pop-up menus on Web pages\n-- Popup Menu Object - enables Web authors to add pop-up menus to Web pages\n\nTo specify how administrator-approved controls are handled for each security zone, carry out the following steps:\n\n1. In Group Policy, click User Configuration, click Internet Explorer Maintenance, and then click Security.\n\n2. Double-click Security Zones and Content Ratings, click Import the Current Security Zones Settings, and then click Modify Settings.\n\n3. Select the content zone in which you want to manage ActiveX controls, and then click Custom Level.\n\n4. In the Run ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins area, click Administrator Approved."
IE_Explain_Microsoft_Agent="Designates the Microsoft Agent ActiveX control as administrator-approved.\n\nMicrosoft Agent is a set of software services that supports the presentation of software agents as interactive personalities within the Microsoft Windows interface.\n\nIf you enable this policy, this control can be run in security zones in which you specify that administrator-approved controls can be run.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, these controls will not be designated as administrator-approved.\n\nTo specify how administrator-approved controls are handled for each security zone, carry out the following steps:\n\n1. In Group Policy, click User Configuration, click Internet Explorer Maintenance, and then click Security.\n\n2. Double-click Security Zones and Content Ratings, click Import the Current Security Zones Settings, and then click Modify Settings.\n\n3. Select the content zone in which you want to manage ActiveX controls, and then click Custom Level.\n\n4. In the Run ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins area, click Administrator Approved."
IE_ExplainMicrosoft_Chat="Designates the Microsoft Chat ActiveX control as administrator-approved.\n\nThis control is used by Web authors to build text-based and graphical-based Chat communities for real-time conversations on the Web.\n\nIf you enable this policy, this control can be run in security zones in which you specify that administrator-approved controls can be run.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, this control will not be designated as administrator-approved.\n\nTo specify how administrator-approved controls are handled for each security zone, carry out the following steps:\n\n1. In Group Policy, click User Configuration, click Internet Explorer Maintenance, and then click Security.\n\n2. Double-click Security Zones and Content Ratings, click Import the Current Security Zones Settings, and then click Modify Settings.\n\n3. Select the content zone in which you want to manage ActiveX controls, and then click Custom Level.\n\n4. In the Run ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins area, click Administrator Approved."
IE_ExplainWebpost="Designates the WebPost ActiveX control as administrator-approved.\n\nThis control is based on the Web Publishing Wizard. It enables administrators to post Web content to Web servers.\n\nIf you enable this policy, this control can be run in security zones in which you specify that administrator-approved controls can be run.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, this control will not be designated as administrator-approved.\n\nTo specify how administrator-approved controls are handled for each security zone, carry out the following steps:\n\n1. In Group Policy, click User Configuration, click Internet Explorer Maintenance, and then click Security.\n\n2. Double-click Security Zones and Content Ratings, click Import the Current Security Zones Settings, and then click Modify Settings.\n\n3. Select the content zone in which you want to manage ActiveX controls, and then click Custom Level.\n\n4. In the Run ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins area, click Administrator Approved."
IE_ExplainCache_Preloader="Designates the Microsoft Network (MSN) Cache Preloader ActiveX control as administrator-approved.\n\nThis control enables administrators to load a Web page into the user's cache before the user views it.\n\nIf you enable this policy, this control can be run in security zones in which you specify that administrator-approved controls can be run.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, this control will not be designated as administrator-approved.\n\nTo specify how administrator-approved controls are handled for each security zone, carry out the following steps:\n\n1. In Group Policy, click User Configuration, click Internet Explorer Maintenance, and then click Security.\n\n2. Double-click Security Zones and Content Ratings, click Import the Current Security Zones Settings, and then click Modify Settings.\n\n3. Select the content zone in which you want to manage ActiveX controls, and then click Custom Level.\n\n4. In the Run ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins area, click Administrator Approved."
IE_ExplainCarpoint="Designates the Microsoft Network (MSN) Carpoint automatic pricing control as administrator-approved.\n\nThis control enables enhanced pricing functionality on the Carpoint Web site, where users can shop for and obtain information about vehicles.\n\nIf you enable this policy, this control can be run in security zones in which you specify that administrator-approved controls can be run.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, this control will not be designated as administrator-approved.\n\nTo specify how administrator-approved controls are handled for each security zone, carry out the following steps:\n\n1. In Group Policy, click User Configuration, click Internet Explorer Maintenance, and then click Security.\n\n2. Double-click Security Zones and Content Ratings, click Import the Current Security Zones Settings, and then click Modify Settings.\n\n3. Select the content zone in which you want to manage ActiveX controls, and then click Custom Level.\n\n4. In the Run ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins area, click Administrator Approved."
IE_ExplainInstall="Designates a set of Microsoft Network (MSN) Install controls as administrator-approved.\n\nThese controls are used for installing and managing MSN services.\n\nIf you enable this policy, these controls can be run in security zones in which you specify that administrator-approved controls can be run.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, these controls will not be designated as administrator-approved.\n\nSelect the check boxes for the controls that you want to designate as administrator-approved.\n\nTo specify how administrator-approved controls are handled for each security zone, carry out the following steps:\n\n1. In Group Policy, click User Configuration, click Internet Explorer Maintenance, and then click Security.\n\n2. Double-click Security Zones and Content Ratings, click Import the Current Security Zones Settings, and then click Modify Settings.\n\n3. Select the content zone in which you want to manage ActiveX controls, and then click Custom Level.\n\n4. In the Run ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins area, click Administrator Approved."
IE_ExplainInvestor="Designates a set of Microsoft Network (MSN) Investor controls as administrator-approved.\n\nThese controls enable users to view updated lists of stocks on their Web pages.\n\nIf you enable this policy, these controls can be run in security zones in which you specify that administrator-approved controls can be run.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, these controls will not be designated as administrator-approved.\n\nSelect the check boxes for the controls that you want to designate as administrator-approved.\n\nTo specify how administrator-approved controls are handled for each security zone, carry out the following steps:\n\n1. In Group Policy, click User Configuration, click Internet Explorer Maintenance, and then click Security.\n\n2. Double-click Security Zones and Content Ratings, click Import the Current Security Zones Settings, and then click Modify Settings.\n\n3. Select the content zone in which you want to manage ActiveX controls, and then click Custom Level.\n\n4. In the Run ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins area, click Administrator Approved."
IE_ExplainMSNBC="Designates a set of MSNBC controls as administrator-approved.\n\nThese controls enable enhanced browsing of news reports on the MSNBC Web site.\n\nIf you enable this policy, these controls can be run in security zones in which you specify that administrator-approved controls can be run.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, these controls will not be designated as administrator-approved.\n\nSelect the check boxes for the controls that you want to designate as administrator-approved.\n\nTo specify how administrator-approved controls are handled for each security zone, carry out the following steps:\n\n1. In Group Policy, click User Configuration, click Internet Explorer Maintenance, and then click Security.\n\n2. Double-click Security Zones and Content Ratings, click Import the Current Security Zones Settings, and then click Modify Settings.\n\n3. Select the content zone in which you want to manage ActiveX controls, and then click Custom Level.\n\n4. In the Run ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins area, click Administrator Approved."
IE_ExplainMusic="Designates a set of Microsoft Network (MSN) music controls as administrator-approved.\n\nThese controls enable enhanced music services on the MSN Web site.\n\nIf you enable this policy, these controls can be run in security zones in which you specify that administrator-approved controls can be run.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, these controls will not be designated as administrator-approved.\n\nSelect the check boxes for the controls that you want to designate as administrator-approved.\n\nTo specify how administrator-approved controls are handled for each security zone, carry out the following steps:\n\n1. In Group Policy, click User Configuration, click Internet Explorer Maintenance, and then click Security.\n\n2. Double-click Security Zones and Content Ratings, click Import the Current Security Zones Settings, and then click Modify Settings.\n\n3. Select the content zone in which you want to manage ActiveX controls, and then click Custom Level.\n\n4. In the Run ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins area, click Administrator Approved."
IE_ExplainQuick_View_Access="Designates the Quick View Access control for the Microsoft Network (MSN) as administrator-approved.\n\nQuick View Access is represented by an icon on the user's task bar that displays the number of e-mail messages a user has received and provides quick access to MSN sites.\n\nIf you enable this policy, this control can be run in security zones in which you specify that administrator-approved controls can be run.\n\nIf you disable this policy or do not configure it, this control will not be designated as administrator-approved.\n\nThis policy helps manage security for ActiveX controls in an organization.\n\nTo specify how administrator-approved controls are handled for each security zone, carry out the following steps:\n\n1. In Group Policy, click User Configuration, click Internet Explorer Maintenance, and then click Security.\n\n2. Double-click Security Zones and Content Ratings, click Import the Current Security Zones Settings, and then click Modify Settings.\n\n3. Select the content zone in which you want to manage ActiveX controls, and then click Custom Level.\n\n4. In the Run ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins area, click Administrator Approved."
;; Supported on Information
SUPPORTED_IE5="at least Internet Explorer v5.01"
SUPPORTED_IE6="at least Internet Explorer v6.0"
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ADM_TITLE="Group Policy settings for Internet Explorer"
USER="User Configuration"
COMPUTER="Computer Configuration"
COMPUTER_Explain="Contains settings that may only be used to configure Computers"
USER_Explain="Contains settings that may only be used to configure Users"
