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           // Internet Explorer, create a new XML document using ActiveX 
           // and use loadXML as a DOM parser. 
           try 
           {
              doc = document.getElementById("data-island");

              xmlDocumentRoot = new ActiveXObject("Msxml2.DOMDocument.6.0"); 
              xmlDocumentRoot.async = false; 
              xmlDocumentRoot.loadXML(doc.innerHTML);
              xmlDocument = xmlDocumentRoot.documentElement;
              itemSub = 0;
           } 
           catch(e) 
           {
              // Not supported.
           }
        }

        if (xmlDocument != null) {
            mainSection = xmlDocument.getElementsByTagName("MainSection")[0].childNodes;

            if (mainSection != null) {
                for (children = 0; children < mainSection.length; children++) {
                    node = mainSection[children];
                    if (node.nodeType === 1 && node.nodeName === 'Label') {
                        attributeValue = node.getAttribute("Name");
                        if (attributeValue != null) {
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_EventId') {
                                eventIdLabelNode = node.childNodes[1];
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_EventTime') {
                                eventTimeLabelNode = node.childNodes[1];
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_EventDescription') {
                                eventDescriptionLabelNode = node.childNodes[1];
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_EventXml') {
                                eventXmlLabelNode = node.childNodes[1];
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_EventDetails') {
                                eventDetailsLabelNode = node.childNodes[1];
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_GPEvents') {
                                gpEventsTitleNode = node.childNodes[1];
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'Warning_DataNotFound') {
                                dataNotFoundWarningLabelNode = node.childNodes[1];
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }

            singlePassEventsDetails = xmlDocument.getElementsByTagName("SinglePassEventsDetails");
            if (singlePassEventsDetails != null) {
                for (singlePassEventsDetailsChildren = 0; singlePassEventsDetailsChildren < singlePassEventsDetails.length; singlePassEventsDetailsChildren++) {
                    node = singlePassEventsDetails[singlePassEventsDetailsChildren];
                    attributeValue = node.getAttribute("ActivityId");
                    if (attributeValue === srcElement.getAttribute("eventLogActivityId")) {
                        singlePassEventsDetailsNode = node;
                    }
                }
            }
        }
        
        eventIdLabelNodeText = null;
        if (eventIdLabelNode != null) {
            if (eventIdLabelNode.childNodes.length > 0) {
                eventIdLabelNodeText = eventIdLabelNode.childNodes[0].nodeValue;
            }
        }
        if (eventIdLabelNodeText == null) {
            eventIdLabelNodeText = "Event ID";
        }

        eventTimeLabelNodeText = null;
        if (eventTimeLabelNode != null) {
            if (eventTimeLabelNode.firstChild.childNodes.length > 0) {
                eventTimeLabelNodeText = eventTimeLabelNode.childNodes[0].nodeValue;
            }
        }
        if (eventTimeLabelNodeText == null) {
            eventTimeLabelNodeText = "Event Time";
        }

        eventDescriptionLabelNodeText = null;
        if (eventDescriptionLabelNode != null) {
            if (eventDescriptionLabelNode.childNodes.length > 0) {
                eventDescriptionLabelNodeText = eventDescriptionLabelNode.childNodes[0].nodeValue;
            }
        }
        if (eventDescriptionLabelNodeText == null) {
            eventDescriptionLabelNodeText = "Event Description";
        }

        eventXmlLabelNodeText = null;
        if (eventXmlLabelNode != null) {
            if (eventXmlLabelNode.childNodes.length > 0) {
                eventXmlLabelNodeText = eventXmlLabelNode.childNodes[0].nodeValue;
            }
        }
        if (eventXmlLabelNodeText == null) {
            eventXmlLabelNodeText = "Event XML";
        }

        gpEventsTitleNodeText = null;
        if (gpEventsTitleNode != null) {
            if (gpEventsTitleNode.childNodes.length > 0) {
                gpEventsTitleNodeText = gpEventsTitleNode.childNodes[0].nodeValue;
            }
        }
        if (gpEventsTitleNodeText == null) {
            gpEventsTitleNodeText = "Group Policy Events";
        }

        eventDetailsLabelNodeText = null;
        if (eventDetailsLabelNode != null) {
            if (eventDetailsLabelNode.childNodes.length > 0) {
                eventDetailsLabelNodeText = eventDetailsLabelNode.childNodes[0].nodeValue;
            }
        }
        if (eventDetailsLabelNodeText == null) {
            eventDetailsLabelNodeText = "Event Details";
        }

        dataNotFoundWarningLabelNodeText = null;
        if (dataNotFoundWarningLabelNode != null) {
            if (dataNotFoundWarningLabelNode.childNodes.length > 0) {
                dataNotFoundWarningLabelNodeText = dataNotFoundWarningLabelNode.childNodes[0].nodeValue;
            }
        }
        if (dataNotFoundWarningLabelNodeText == null) {
            dataNotFoundWarningLabelNodeText = "Data Not Found";
        }
                
        if(singlePassEventsDetailsNode != null)
        {
            eventRecordArray = singlePassEventsDetailsNode.getElementsByTagName("EventRecord");
        }
        
        var htmlText = "<html dir=" + document.dir +  ">";
        htmlText = htmlText + "<head>";
        htmlText = htmlText + "<meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\" />";
        htmlText = htmlText + "<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=UTF-16\" />";
        htmlText = htmlText + "<title>" + gpEventsTitleNodeText + "</title>";
        htmlText = htmlText + "</head><style type=\"text/css\">";
        htmlText = htmlText + "body    { background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000; font-size:68%; font-family:MS Shell Dlg; margin:0,0,10px,0; word-break:normal; word-wrap:break-word; }";
        htmlText = htmlText + "table   { font-size:100%; table-layout:fixed; width:100%; }";
        htmlText = htmlText + "td,th   { overflow:visible; text-align:left; vertical-align:top; white-space:normal; }";
        htmlText = htmlText + ".he1    { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background-color:#C0D2DE; border:1px solid #BBBBBB; color:#000000; cursor:hand; display:block; font-family:MS Shell Dlg; font-size:100%; font-weight:bold; height:4em; position:relative; }";
        htmlText = htmlText + ".centerTxt { text-align: center; }";
        htmlText = htmlText + ".txtFormat1 { text-align: left; vertical-align:top; white-space:pre-line; }";
        htmlText = htmlText + "</style>";
      
        htmlText = htmlText + "<script> function toggle(e) {";
        htmlText = htmlText + "if (e.style.display === \"none\"){ e.style.display = \"\"; }";
        htmlText = htmlText + "else { e.style.display = \"none\"; }";
        htmlText = htmlText + "}</";
        htmlText = htmlText + "script";
        htmlText = htmlText + ">";
      
        htmlText = htmlText + "<body><table border=1><tr>";
        htmlText = htmlText + "<th class=\"he1\"><strong>" + eventIdLabelNodeText + "</strong></th>";
        htmlText = htmlText + "<th class=\"he1\"><strong>" + eventTimeLabelNodeText + "</strong></th>";
        htmlText = htmlText + "<th class=\"he1\"><strong>" + eventDescriptionLabelNodeText + "</strong></th>";
        htmlText = htmlText + "<th class=\"he1\"><strong>" + eventDetailsLabelNodeText + "</strong></th>";

        htmlText = htmlText + "</tr>";
        var i;
        var eventId;
        var eventTime;
        var eventDescription;
        var eventXml;
        var eventType;
        var displayEvent;
        var eventXmlId;
        var displayBgColor;

        if(eventRecordArray != null && eventRecordArray.length > 0)
        {
            for (i=0; i < eventRecordArray.length; i++)
            {
                displayEvent = false;
                var eventIdElements = eventRecordArray[i].getElementsByTagName("EventId");        
                if((eventIdElements != null) && (eventIdElements.length > 0) && (eventIdElements[0].firstChild != null))
                {
                    eventId =  eventIdElements[0].firstChild.nodeValue;
                }
                else
                {
                    eventId =  dataNotFoundWarningLabelNodeText;
                }
                var eventTimeElements = eventRecordArray[i].getElementsByTagName("EventTime");
                if((eventTimeElements != null) && (eventTimeElements.length > 0) && (eventTimeElements[0].firstChild != null))
                {
                    eventTime = eventTimeElements[0].firstChild.nodeValue;
                }
                else
                {
                    eventTime = dataNotFoundWarningLabelNodeText;
                }
                var eventDescriptionElements = eventRecordArray[i].getElementsByTagName("EventDescription");
                if((eventDescriptionElements != null) && (eventDescriptionElements.length > 0) && (eventDescriptionElements[0].firstChild != null))
                {
                        eventDescription = eventDescriptionElements[0].firstChild.nodeValue;
                }
                else
                {
                    eventDescription = dataNotFoundWarningLabelNodeText;
                }
                var eventXmlElements = eventRecordArray[i].getElementsByTagName("EventXml");
                if((eventXmlElements != null) && (eventXmlElements.length > 0) && (eventXmlElements[0].firstChild != null))
                {
                    if (window.XMLSerializer) 
                    {
                       var xml = serializer.serializeToString(eventXmlElements[0].firstChild);
                       eventXml = xml;
                    } 
                    else 
                    {
                       if (typeof eventXmlElements[0].firstChild.xml != "undefined") 
                       {
                          eventXml = eventXmlElements[0].firstChild.xml;
                       }
                    }
                }
                else
                {
                    eventXml = dataNotFoundWarningLabelNodeText;
                }
                var eventLevelElements = eventRecordArray[i].getElementsByTagName("EventLevel");
                if((eventLevelElements != null) && (eventLevelElements.length > 0) && (eventLevelElements[0].firstChild != null))
                {
                    eventType = eventLevelElements[0].firstChild.nodeValue;
                }
                else
                {
                    eventType = 5;
                }
                
                if((bVerbose === true)&&(eventType == 5))
                {
                    displayEvent = true;
                }
                else if((bInformational === true)&&(eventType == 4))
                {
                    displayEvent = true;
                }
                else if((bWarning === true)&&(eventType == 3))
                {
                    displayEvent = true;
                }
                else if((bError === true)&&((eventType == 1)||(eventType == 2)))
                {
                    displayEvent = true;
                }
                
                if (displayEvent === true)
                {
                    eventXmlId = "EventXml" + (i+"");
                    htmlText = htmlText + "<tr>";
                    htmlText = htmlText + "<td class=\"centerTxt\" style=\"background:" + displayBgColor +"\">" + eventId + "</td>";
                    htmlText = htmlText + "<td class=\"centerTxt\" style=\"background:" + displayBgColor +"\">" + eventTime + "</td>";
                    htmlText = htmlText + "<td class=\"txtFormat1\" style=\"background:" + displayBgColor +"\">" + eventDescription + "</td>";
                    htmlText = htmlText + "<td style=\"background:" + displayBgColor +"\"><span style=\"color:blue; cursor:hand\" onclick=\"toggle(" + eventXmlId +");\" onKeyPress=\"toggle(" + eventXmlId + ");\" tabIndex=1 >";
                    htmlText = htmlText + eventXmlLabelNodeText + "</span><br/>";
                    htmlText = htmlText + "<span style=\"display:none\" id=" + eventXmlId +">";
                    htmlText = htmlText + eventXml + "</span>";
                    htmlText = htmlText + "</td>";
                    htmlText = htmlText + "</tr>";
                }
            }
        }
        htmlText = htmlText + "</table></body></html>";

        if(windowsArray[strWindowId])
        {
            delete windowsArray[strWindowId];
        }
        
        // IE specific method for showing the popup.
        if(navigator.userAgent.indexOf("MSIE") > 0 && window.location.toString().indexOf("file:") === -1)
        {
            var strDiagArgs = "dialogHeight=360px;dialogWidth=630px;status=no;scroll=yes;resizable=yes;minimize=yes;maximize=yes;";

            var vModeless = window.showModelessDialog("about:blank", window, strDiagArgs);
            vModeless.document.write(htmlText);
            vModeless.document.close();
            vModeless.location.reload(false);
            windowsArray[strWindowId] = vModeless;            
        }
        else
        {
            var strDiagArgs = "height=360px, width=630px, status=no, toolbar=no, scrollbars=yes, resizable=yes";
        
            windowsArray[strWindowId] = window.open("", "", strDiagArgs);
            windowsArray[strWindowId].document.write(htmlText);
            windowsArray[strWindowId].focus();
        } 
    }

    xmlDocumentRoot = null;
}

function cleanUp() {
    var windowsArray = this.windowsArray;
    for (var currentWindow in windowsArray) {
        if (windowsArray.hasOwnProperty(currentWindow)) {
            windowsArray[currentWindow].close();
        }
    }
}

function getMessageText(messageNode) {
    if (messageNode != null) {
        if (messageNode.firstChild != null) {
            if (messageNode.firstChild.nodeType === 3) {
                for (var i = 0; i < messageNode.childNodes.length; i++) 
                {
                    var curNode = messageNode.childNodes[i];
                    if(curNode.nodeType === 1){
                        return curNode.childNodes[0].nodeValue;
                    }
                }
            } else {
                return messageNode.firstChild.childNodes[0].nodeValue;
            }
        }
    }
    return null;
}

function showComponentProcessingDetails(srcElement) {
    var strWindowId = "ProcessingDetails_" + srcElement.getAttribute("eventLogActivityId");
    if ((windowsArray[strWindowId]) && (windowsArray[strWindowId].closed === false)) {
        windowsArray[strWindowId].focus();
    } else {
        var doc;
        var parser;
        var xmlDocumentRoot;
        var xmlDocument;

        var extensionsProcessedLabelNode, slowLinkThresholdLabelNode, linkSpeedLabelNode, extensionsProcessedTimeTakenNode;
        var domainControllerIpLabelNode, domainControllerNameLabelNode, processingTypeLabelNode, loopbackModeLabelNode;
        var processingTriggerLabelNode, extensionNameLabelNode, timeTakenLabelNode;
        var dataNotFoundWarningLabelNode;
        var singlePassEventsDetailsNode, totalProcessingTimeLabelNode, refreshMessageLabelNode;
        var processingDetailsUserTitleNode, processingDetailsComputerTitleNode;
        var policySectionNode;
        var policyEventsDetailsNode, detailsLabelNode;

        var extensionsProcessedLabelNodeText, slowLinkThresholdLabelNodeText, linkSpeedLabelNodeText, extensionsProcessedTimeTakenNodeText;
        var domainControllerIpLabelNodeText, domainControllerNameLabelNodeText, processingTypeLabelNodeText, loopbackModeLabelNodeText;
        var processingTriggerLabelNodeText, extensionNameLabelNodeText, timeTakenLabelNodeText;
        var dataNotFoundWarningLabelNodeText, totalProcessingTimeLabelNodeText, refreshMessageLabelNodeText;
        var processingDetailsUserTitleNodeText, processingDetailsComputerTitleNodeText;
        var detailsLabelNodeText;

        var slowLinkThresholdValue, linkSpeedValue, domainControllerIpValue, domainControllerNameValue;
        var processingTypeValue, loopbackModeValue, processingTriggerValue, totalPolicyProcessingTime, extensionProcessingTimeArray;
        var cseNameArray = new Array();
        var cseElapsedTimeArray = new Array();
        var policyApplicationFinishedTime;

        var isComputerProcessing;
        var strDiagArgs;
        var mainSection;
        var attributeValue;
        var singlePassEventsDetails;
        var singlePassEventsDetailsChildren;
        var node;
        var children;
        var itemSub;

        if (window.DOMParser) 
        {
           // This browser appears to support DOMParser
           parser = new DOMParser();
           doc = document.getElementById("data-island").textContent;

           xmlDocumentRoot = parser.parseFromString(doc, "application/xml");

           xmlDocument = xmlDocumentRoot.documentElement;

           itemSub = 1;
        } 
        else 
        { 
           // Internet Explorer, create a new XML document using ActiveX 
           // and use loadXML as a DOM parser. 
           try 
           {
              doc = document.getElementById("data-island");

              xmlDocumentRoot = new ActiveXObject("Msxml2.DOMDocument.6.0"); 
              xmlDocumentRoot.async = false; 
              xmlDocumentRoot.loadXML(doc.innerHTML);
              xmlDocument = xmlDocumentRoot.documentElement;
              itemSub = 0;
           } 
           catch(e) 
           {
              // Not supported.
           }
        }

        if (xmlDocument != null) {
            mainSection = xmlDocument.getElementsByTagName("MainSection")[0].childNodes;

            if (mainSection != null) {
                for (children = 0; children < mainSection.length; children++) {
                    node = mainSection[children];
                    if (node.nodeType === 1 && node.nodeName === 'Label') {
                        attributeValue = node.getAttribute("Name")
                        if (attributeValue != null) {
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_ExtensionsProcessed') {
                                extensionsProcessedLabelNode = node;
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_SlowLinkThreshold') {
                                slowLinkThresholdLabelNode = node;
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_LinkSpeed') {
                                linkSpeedLabelNode = node;
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_TimeTaken') {
                                extensionsProcessedTimeTakenNode = node;
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_DomainControllerIP') {
                                domainControllerIpLabelNode = node;
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_DomainControllerName') {
                                domainControllerNameLabelNode = node;
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_ProcessingTrigger') {
                                processingTriggerLabelNode = node;
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_ExtensionName') {
                                extensionNameLabelNode = node;
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_TimeTaken') {
                                timeTakenLabelNode = node;
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'Warning_DataNotFound') {
                                dataNotFoundWarningLabelNode = node;
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_TotalProcessingTime') {
                                totalProcessingTimeLabelNode = node;
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_RefreshMessage') {
                                refreshMessageLabelNode = node;
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_UserProcessingDetails') {
                                processingDetailsUserTitleNode = node;
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_ComputerProcessingDetails') {
                                detailsLabelNode = node;
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_ProcessingType') {
                                processingTypeLabelNode = node;
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_LoopbackMode') {
                                loopbackModeLabelNode = node;
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_UserProcessingDetails') {
                                processingDetailsUserTitleNode = node;
                            }
                            if (attributeValue === 'ComponentStatus_ComputerProcessingDetails') {
                                processingDetailsComputerTitleNode = node;
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }

            singlePassEventsDetails = xmlDocument.getElementsByTagName("SinglePassEventsDetails");
            if (singlePassEventsDetails != null) {
                for (singlePassEventsDetailsChildren = 0; singlePassEventsDetailsChildren < singlePassEventsDetails.length; singlePassEventsDetailsChildren++) {
                    node = singlePassEventsDetails[singlePassEventsDetailsChildren];
                    if (node.getAttribute("ActivityId") === srcElement.getAttribute("eventLogActivityId")) {
                        singlePassEventsDetailsNode = node;
                    }
                }
            }

            if (singlePassEventsDetailsNode) {
                policyEventsDetailsNode = singlePassEventsDetailsNode.parentNode;
                if (policyEventsDetailsNode) {
                    policySectionNode = policyEventsDetailsNode.parentNode;
                    if (policySectionNode) {
                        if (policySectionNode.nodeName === 'UserPolicySection') {
                            isComputerProcessing = false;
                        }
                        if (policySectionNode.nodeName === 'ComputerPolicySection') {
                            isComputerProcessing = true;
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        }

        
        extensionsProcessedLabelNodeText = getMessageText(extensionsProcessedLabelNode);
        slowLinkThresholdLabelNodeText = getMessageText(slowLinkThresholdLabelNode);
        linkSpeedLabelNodeText = getMessageText(linkSpeedLabelNode);
        domainControllerIpLabelNodeText = getMessageText(domainControllerIpLabelNode);
        domainControllerNameLabelNodeText = getMessageText(domainControllerNameLabelNode);
        processingTypeLabelNodeText = getMessageText(processingTypeLabelNode);
        loopbackModeLabelNodeText = getMessageText(loopbackModeLabelNode);
        processingTriggerLabelNodeText = getMessageText(processingTriggerLabelNode);
        extensionNameLabelNodeText = getMessageText(extensionNameLabelNode);
        timeTakenLabelNodeText = getMessageText(timeTakenLabelNode);
        processingDetailsUserTitleNodeText = getMessageText(processingDetailsUserTitleNode);
        processingDetailsComputerTitleNodeText = getMessageText(processingDetailsComputerTitleNode);
        dataNotFoundWarningLabelNodeText = getMessageText(dataNotFoundWarningLabelNode);
        totalProcessingTimeLabelNodeText = getMessageText(totalProcessingTimeLabelNode);
        refreshMessageLabelNodeText = getMessageText(refreshMessageLabelNode);
        detailsLabelNodeText = getMessageText(detailsLabelNode);
     

        slowLinkThresholdValue = null;
        linkSpeedValue = null;
        domainControllerIpValue = null;
        domainControllerNameValue = null;
        processingTypeValue = null;
        loopbackModeValue = null;
        processingTriggerValue = null;

        if (singlePassEventsDetailsNode != null) {
            slowLinkThresholdValue = singlePassEventsDetailsNode.getAttribute("SlowLinkThresholdInKbps");
            linkSpeedValue = singlePassEventsDetailsNode.getAttribute("LinkSpeedInKbps");
            domainControllerIpValue = singlePassEventsDetailsNode.getAttribute("DomainControllerIPAddress");
            domainControllerNameValue = singlePassEventsDetailsNode.getAttribute("DomainControllerName");
            processingTypeValue = singlePassEventsDetailsNode.getAttribute("ProcessingAppMode");
            loopbackModeValue = singlePassEventsDetailsNode.getAttribute("PolicyProcessingMode");
            processingTriggerValue = singlePassEventsDetailsNode.getAttribute("ProcessingTrigger");
            totalPolicyProcessingTime = singlePassEventsDetailsNode.getAttribute("PolicyElapsedTime");
            extensionProcessingTimeArray = singlePassEventsDetailsNode.getElementsByTagName("ExtensionProcessingTime");
        }
        if (slowLinkThresholdValue == null) {
            slowLinkThresholdValue = dataNotFoundWarningLabelNodeText;
        }
        if (linkSpeedValue == null) {
            linkSpeedValue = dataNotFoundWarningLabelNodeText;
        }
        if (domainControllerIpValue == null) {
            domainControllerIpValue = dataNotFoundWarningLabelNodeText;
        }
        else {
            domainControllerIpValue = domainControllerIpValue.replace(/^\\\\/, "");
        }
        if (domainControllerNameValue == null) {
            domainControllerNameValue = dataNotFoundWarningLabelNodeText;
        }
        else {
            domainControllerNameValue = domainControllerNameValue.replace(/^\\\\/, "");
        }
        if (processingTypeValue == null) {
            processingTypeValue = dataNotFoundWarningLabelNodeText;
        }
        if (loopbackModeValue == null) {
            loopbackModeValue = dataNotFoundWarningLabelNodeText;
        }
        if (processingTriggerValue == null) {
            processingTriggerValue = dataNotFoundWarningLabelNodeText;
        }

        if (extensionProcessingTimeArray != null && extensionProcessingTimeArray.length > 0) {
            var cseName;
            var cseElapsedTime;
            var cseProcessedTime;
            var cseId;
            var i;
            var index = 0;
            for (i = 0; i < extensionProcessingTimeArray.length; i++) {
                var cseNameElements = extensionProcessingTimeArray[i].getElementsByTagName("ExtensionName");
                var cseElapsedTimeElements = extensionProcessingTimeArray[i].getElementsByTagName("ElapsedTime");
                var cseProcessedTimeElements = extensionProcessingTimeArray[i].getElementsByTagName("ProcessedTime");
                var cseIdElements = extensionProcessingTimeArray[i].getElementsByTagName("ExtensionGuid");
                if ((cseNameElements.length > 0) && (cseElapsedTimeElements.length > 0) && (cseProcessedTimeElements.length > 0) && (cseIdElements.length > 0)) {
                    if ((cseNameElements[0].firstChild != null) && (cseElapsedTimeElements[0].firstChild != null) && (cseProcessedTimeElements[0].firstChild != null) && (cseIdElements[0].firstChild != null)) {
                        cseName = cseNameElements[0].firstChild.nodeValue;
                        cseElapsedTime = cseElapsedTimeElements[0].firstChild.nodeValue;
                        cseProcessedTime = cseProcessedTimeElements[0].firstChild.nodeValue;
                        cseId = cseIdElements[0].firstChild.nodeValue;
                        if ((cseName != null) && (cseElapsedTime != null) && (cseProcessedTime != null) && (cseId != null)) {
                            cseNameArray[index] = cseName;
                            cseElapsedTimeArray[index] = cseElapsedTime;
                            index = index + 1;
                            if (cseId === '{00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}') {
                                policyApplicationFinishedTime = cseProcessedTime;
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        }
          
        var htmlText = "<html dir=" + document.dir +  ">";
        htmlText = htmlText + "<head>";
        htmlText = htmlText + "<meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\" />";
        htmlText = htmlText + "<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=UTF-16\" />";
        if(isComputerProcessing != null)
        {
            if(isComputerProcessing === true)
            {
                htmlText = htmlText + "<title>" + processingDetailsComputerTitleNodeText + "</title>";
            }
            else
            {
                htmlText = htmlText + "<title>" + processingDetailsUserTitleNodeText + "</title>";
            }
        }
        

        htmlText = htmlText + "</head><style type=\"text/css\">";
        htmlText = htmlText + "body    { background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000; font-size:68%; font-family:MS Shell Dlg; margin:0,0,10px,0; word-break:normal; word-wrap:break-word; }";
        htmlText = htmlText + "table   { font-size:100%; table-layout:fixed; width:100%; }";
        htmlText = htmlText + "td,th   { overflow:visible; text-align:left; vertical-align:top; white-space:normal; }";
        htmlText = htmlText + ".he0    { background-color:#FEF7D6; border:1px solid #BBBBBB; display:block; font-family:MS Shell Dlg; font-size:100%; font-weight:bold; height:2.25em; margin-bottom:-1px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px; padding-left:8px; padding-right:5em; padding-top:4px; position:relative; width:100%; }";
        htmlText = htmlText + ".he1    { color:#000000; display:block; font-family:MS Shell Dlg; font-size:100%; font-weight:bold; height:2em;margin-left: 5 px; margin-top: 5 px; position:relative; width:100%; }";
        htmlText = htmlText + ".tblspecialfmt { border:1px solid black;border-collapse:collapse; }";
        htmlText = htmlText + ".tblfirstcolfmt { border-left-width: 1px;border-top-width: 1px;border-bottom-width: 1px;border-right-width: 0px;border-style: solid; border-color: black; }";
        htmlText = htmlText + ".tblsecondcolfmt { border-left-width: 0px;border-top-width: 1px;border-bottom-width: 1px;border-right-width: 1px;border-style: solid; border-color: black; }";
        htmlText = htmlText + "</style>";
        htmlText = htmlText + "<body>";
        htmlText = htmlText + "<span class=\"he1\">" + refreshMessageLabelNodeText + " " + policyApplicationFinishedTime + "</span>" ;
        htmlText = htmlText + "<div class=\"he0\">" + detailsLabelNodeText + "</div>"
        htmltext = htmlText + "<table><tr>";

        htmlText = htmlText + "<td>";
        htmlText = htmlText + "<table>";
        htmlText = htmlText + "<tr><td colspan=\"2\">&nbsp;</td></tr>";


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<tr><td colspan="2" class="gponame">MATMT-PO-WIN-U-Security-CCW-Staff-enc</td></tr>
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    <td id="dtstamp">Data collected on: 2-9-2025 08:51:39</td>
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<div class="he0_expanded"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">General</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
<div class="container"><div class="he1"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Details</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
<div class="container"><div class="he4i"><table class="info" >
<tr><td scope="row">Domain</td><td>emea.tpg.ads</td></tr>
<tr><td scope="row">Owner</td><td>S-1-5-21-513466819-3096973226-347852806-27238</td></tr>
<tr><td scope="row">Created</td><td>19-9-2014 16:14:42</td></tr>
<tr><td scope="row">Modified</td><td>9-2-2023 14:44:44</td></tr>
<tr><td scope="row">User Revisions</td><td>2 (AD), 2 (SYSVOL)</td></tr>
<tr><td scope="row">Computer Revisions</td><td>1 (AD), 1 (SYSVOL)</td></tr>
<tr><td scope="row">Unique ID</td><td>{a3c8b9c7-3a11-48aa-bc4e-8f1564ea7eef}</td></tr>
<tr><td scope="row">GPO Status</td><td>Computer settings disabled</td></tr>
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<div class="he1"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Links</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
<div class="container"><div class="he4i"><table class="info3" ><tr><th scope="col">Location</th><th scope="col">Enforced</th><th scope="col">Link Status</th><th scope="col">Path</th></tr>
    <tr><td>Staff</td><td>No</td><td>Enabled</td><td>emea.tpg.ads/MA/Staff</td></tr>
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    <br/>This list only includes links in the domain of the GPO.</div></div>
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<div class="he1"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Security Filtering</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
<div class="container"><div class="he4i"><b>The settings in this GPO can only apply to the following groups, users, and computers:</b></div>
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<table class="info" ><tr><th scope="col">Name</th></tr><tr><td>EMEA\MATMT-L-SEC-GPO-Security-CCW-Staff-enc</td></tr></table>
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<tr><th scope="col">Name</th><th scope="col">Allowed Permissions</th><th scope="col">Inherited</th></tr>
<tr><td>EMEA\Domain Admins</td><td>Edit settings, delete, modify security</td><td>No</td></tr>
<tr><td>EMEA\MA-G-ORG-OU Admins</td><td>Edit settings, delete, modify security</td><td>No</td></tr>
<tr><td>EMEA\MATMT-L-SEC-GPO-Security-CCW-Staff-enc</td><td>Read (from Security Filtering)</td><td>No</td></tr>
<tr><td>NT AUTHORITY\Authenticated Users</td><td>Read</td><td>No</td></tr>
<tr><td>NT AUTHORITY\ENTERPRISE DOMAIN CONTROLLERS</td><td>Read</td><td>No</td></tr>
<tr><td>NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM</td><td>Edit settings, delete, modify security</td><td>No</td></tr>
<tr><td>ROOT\Enterprise Admins</td><td>Edit settings, delete, modify security</td><td>No</td></tr>
<tr><td>S-1-5-21-513466819-3096973226-347852806-203252</td><td>Read</td><td>No</td></tr>
<tr><td>S-1-5-21-513466819-3096973226-347852806-27238</td><td>Edit settings, delete, modify security</td><td>No</td></tr>
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<div class="container"><div class="he4i">No settings defined.</div></div>
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<div class="he0_expanded"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">User Configuration (Enabled)</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><td colspan="3">Enable proxy settings</td></tr>
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<tr><th scope="col">Protocol</th><th scope="col">Server</th><th scope="col">Port</th></tr>
<tr><td>HTTP</td><td>10.212.5.73</td><td>8888</td></tr>
<tr><td>Secure</td><td>10.212.5.73</td><td>8888</td></tr>
<tr><td>FTP</td><td>10.212.5.73</td><td>8888</td></tr>
<tr><td>Gopher</td><td>10.212.5.73</td><td>8888</td></tr>
<tr><td>Socks</td><td>10.212.5.73</td><td>8888</td></tr>
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<tr><td rowspan="2">Exceptions:</td><td>Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with</td><td>10.0.4.30, wasp, srv_web, 172.16.24.3, 172.16.139.9, 172.16.139.8, 172.16.24.4, glpi, 172.16.54.32, vega, deneb, 172.16.139.4, srv_web, 172.16.24.3, 172.16.139.9, 172.16.139.8, 172.16.24.4, glpi, 172.16.139.4, vega, 10.217.2.24, tntukweb02, 10.217.2.37, 10.212.5.103, 213.71.24.202, *.emea.tpg.ads, </td></tr>
<tr><td>Do not use proxy server for local (intranet) addresses</td><td>Enabled</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Place favorites and links at the top of the list in the order specified below</td><td>Enabled</td></tr>
<tr><td>Delete existing Favorites and Links, if present</td><td>Not configured</td></tr>
<tr><td>Delete existing channels, if present</td><td>Enabled</td></tr>
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<div class="container"><div class="he4"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Security Zones and Privacy</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<div class="he4i">These settings will not apply to users that log on to computers that have the Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration (ESC) enabled. To create settings for users on computers that have ESC enabled, create a new GPO and edit that GPO on a computer where ESC is enabled.</div><div class="he4h"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Internet (Security Level: Medium)</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
<div class="container"><div class="he4i">.NET Framework-reliant components<table class="subtable" ><tr><td>Run components not signed with Authenticode</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Run components signed with Authenticode</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
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</table>Downloads<table class="subtable" ><tr><td>File download</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Font download</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table>Microsoft VM<table class="subtable" ><tr><td>Java permissions</td><td>High safety</td></tr>
</table>Miscellaneous<table class="subtable" ><tr><td>Access data sources across domains</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Display mixed content</td><td>Prompt</td></tr>
<tr><td>Don&#39;t prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Launching applications and unsafe files</td><td>Prompt</td></tr>
<tr><td>Launching programs and files in an IFRAME</td><td>Prompt</td></tr>
<tr><td>Navigate sub-frames across different domains</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Software channel permissions</td><td>Medium safety</td></tr>
<tr><td>Submit nonencrypted form data</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Userdata persistence</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table>Scripting<table class="subtable" ><tr><td>Active scripting</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Allow paste operations via script</td><td>Prompt</td></tr>
<tr><td>Scripting of Java applets</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table>User Authentication<table class="subtable" ><tr><td>Logon</td><td>Automatic logon only in Intranet zone</td></tr>
</table></div></div><div class="he4h"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Local intranet (Security Level: Low)</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
<div class="container"><div class="he4i">.NET Framework-reliant components<table class="subtable" ><tr><td>Run components not signed with Authenticode</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Run components signed with Authenticode</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table>ActiveX controls and plug-ins<table class="subtable" ><tr><td>Download signed ActiveX controls</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Download unsigned ActiveX controls</td><td>Prompt</td></tr>
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</table>Downloads<table class="subtable" ><tr><td>File download</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Font download</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Don&#39;t prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Launching applications and unsafe files</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Software channel permissions</td><td>Low safety</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Userdata persistence</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
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</table>Sites<table class="subtable" ><tr><td>Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone</td><td>Disabled</td></tr>
<tr><td>Include all local (intranet) sites not listed in other zones</td><td>Enabled</td></tr>
<tr><td>Include all sites that bypass the proxy server</td><td>Enabled</td></tr>
<tr><td>Include all network paths (UNCs)</td><td>Enabled</td></tr>
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<tr><th scope="col">Sites in this zone</th></tr><tr><td>http://localhost/</td></tr></table>
</div></div><div class="he4h"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Trusted sites (Security Level: Custom)</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
<div class="container"><div class="he4i">.NET Framework-reliant components<table class="subtable" ><tr><td>Run components not signed with Authenticode</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Run components signed with Authenticode</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Font download</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Don&#39;t prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Software channel permissions</td><td>Medium safety</td></tr>
<tr><td>Submit nonencrypted form data</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Userdata persistence</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Allow paste operations via script</td><td>Prompt</td></tr>
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</table>Sites<table class="subtable" ><tr><td>Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone</td><td>Enabled</td></tr>
</table><table class="subtable" >
<tr><th scope="col">Sites in this zone</th></tr><tr><td>*.englishtown.com</td></tr><tr><td>http://10.217.25.70/</td></tr><tr><td>https://10.217.25.70/</td></tr></table>
</div></div><div class="he4h"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Restricted sites (Security Level: High)</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
<div class="container"><div class="he4i">.NET Framework-reliant components<table class="subtable" ><tr><td>Run components not signed with Authenticode</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Run components signed with Authenticode</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Font download</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
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</table>Miscellaneous<table class="subtable" ><tr><td>Access data sources across domains</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Allow META REFRESH</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Display mixed content</td><td>Prompt</td></tr>
<tr><td>Don&#39;t prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Drag and drop or copy and paste files</td><td>Prompt</td></tr>
<tr><td>Installation of desktop items</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Launching applications and unsafe files</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Launching programs and files in an IFRAME</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Navigate sub-frames across different domains</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Software channel permissions</td><td>High safety</td></tr>
<tr><td>Submit nonencrypted form data</td><td>Prompt</td></tr>
<tr><td>Userdata persistence</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
</table>Scripting<table class="subtable" ><tr><td>Active scripting</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Allow paste operations via script</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
<tr><td>Scripting of Java applets</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
</table>User Authentication<table class="subtable" ><tr><td>Logon</td><td>Prompt for user name and password</td></tr>
</table>Sites<table class="subtable" >
<tr><th scope="col">Sites in this zone</th></tr><tr><td>None</td></tr></table>
</div></div><div class="he4h"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Privacy</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><td>Privacy Level</td><td>Medium</td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2">Web Sites</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><table class="subtable" >
<tr><td scope="row">Always allow</td><td>None</td></tr>
<tr><td scope="row">Always block</td><td>None</td></tr>
</table>
</td></tr></table>
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<div class="he1"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Administrative Templates</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
<div class="container"><div class="he4i">Policy definitions (ADMX files) retrieved from the central store.</div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Control Panel</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hide specified Control Panel items" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel" gpmc_settingDescription="This setting allows you to display or hide specified Control Panel items, such as Mouse, System, or Personalization, from the Control Panel window and the Start screen. The setting affects the Start screen and Control Panel window, as well as other ways to access Control Panel items, such as shortcuts in Help and Support or command lines that use control.exe. This policy has no effect on items displayed in PC settings.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, you can select specific items not to display on the Control Panel window and the Start screen.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To hide a Control Panel item, enable this policy setting and click Show to access the list of disallowed Control Panel items. In the Show Contents dialog box in the Value column, enter the Control Panel item&amp;#39;s canonical name. For example, enter Microsoft.Mouse, Microsoft.System, or Microsoft.Personalization.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: For Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and earlier versions of Windows, the module name should be entered, for example timedate.cpl or inetcpl.cpl. If a Control Panel item does not have a CPL file, or the CPL file contains multiple applets, then its module name and string resource identification number should be entered, for example @systemcpl.dll,-1 for System, or @themecpl.dll,-1 for Personalization. A complete list of canonical and module names can be found in MSDN by searching &amp;quot;Control Panel items&amp;quot;.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If both the &amp;quot;Hide specified Control Panel items&amp;quot; setting and the &amp;quot;Show only specified Control Panel items&amp;quot; setting are enabled, the &amp;quot;Show only specified Control Panel items&amp;quot; setting is ignored.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: The Display Control Panel item cannot be hidden in the Desktop context menu by using this setting. To hide the Display Control Panel item and prevent users from modifying the computer&amp;#39;s display settings use the &amp;quot;Disable Display Control Panel&amp;quot; setting instead.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: To hide pages in the System Settings app, use the &amp;quot;Settings Page Visibility&amp;quot; setting under Computer Configuration." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Hide specified Control Panel items</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prohibit access to Control Panel and PC settings" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel" gpmc_settingDescription="Disables all Control Panel programs and the PC settings app.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting prevents Control.exe and SystemSettings.exe, the program files for Control Panel and PC settings, from starting. As a result, users cannot start Control Panel or PC settings, or run any of their items.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting removes Control Panel from:&lt;br/&gt;The Start screen&lt;br/&gt;File Explorer&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting removes PC settings from:&lt;br/&gt;The Start screen&lt;br/&gt;Settings charm&lt;br/&gt;Account picture&lt;br/&gt;Search results&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If users try to select a Control Panel item from the Properties item on a context menu, a message appears explaining that a setting prevents the action." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Prohibit access to Control Panel and PC settings</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Show only specified Control Panel items" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting controls which Control Panel items such as Mouse, System, or Personalization, are displayed on the Control Panel window and the Start screen. The only items displayed in Control Panel are those you specify in this setting. This setting affects the Start screen and Control Panel, as well as other ways to access Control Panel items such as shortcuts in Help and Support or command lines that use control.exe. This policy has no effect on items displayed in PC settings.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To display a Control Panel item, enable this policy setting and click Show to access the list of allowed Control Panel items. In the Show Contents dialog box in the Value column, enter the Control Panel item&amp;#39;s canonical name. For example, enter Microsoft.Mouse, Microsoft.System, or Microsoft.Personalization.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: For Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and earlier versions of Windows, the module name, for example timedate.cpl or inetcpl.cpl, should be entered. If a Control Panel item does not have a CPL file, or the CPL file contains multiple applets, then its module name and string resource identification number should be entered. For example, enter @systemcpl.dll,-1 for System or @themecpl.dll,-1 for Personalization. A complete list of canonical and module names of Control Panel items can be found in MSDN by searching &amp;quot;Control Panel items&amp;quot;.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If both the &amp;quot;Hide specified Control Panel items&amp;quot; setting and the &amp;quot;Show only specified Control Panel items&amp;quot; setting are enabled, the &amp;quot;Show only specified Control Panel items&amp;quot; setting is ignored.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: The Display Control Panel item cannot be hidden in the Desktop context menu by using this setting. To hide the Display Control Panel item and prevent users from modifying the computer&amp;#39;s display settings use the &amp;quot;Disable Display Control Panel&amp;quot; setting instead.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: To hide pages in the System Settings app, use the &amp;quot;Settings Page Visibility&amp;quot; setting under Computer Configuration." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Show only specified Control Panel items</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
<div class="container"><div class="he4i"><table class="info3" >
<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hide Add New Programs page" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes the Add New Programs button from the Add or Remove Programs bar. As a result, users cannot view or change the attached page.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Add New Programs button lets users install programs published or assigned by a system administrator.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the Add New Programs button is available to all users.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting does not prevent users from using other tools and methods to install programs." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Hide Add New Programs page</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hide Add/Remove Windows Components page" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes the Add/Remove Windows Components button from the Add or Remove Programs bar. As a result, users cannot view or change the associated page.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Add/Remove Windows Components button lets users configure installed services and use the Windows Component Wizard to add, remove, and configure components of Windows from the installation files.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the Add/Remove Windows Components button is available to all users.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting does not prevent users from using other tools and methods to configure services or add or remove program components. However, this setting blocks user access to the Windows Component Wizard." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Hide Add/Remove Windows Components page</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hide Change or Remove Programs page" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes the Change or Remove Programs button from the Add or Remove Programs bar. As a result, users cannot view or change the attached page.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Change or Remove Programs button lets users uninstall, repair, add, or remove features of installed programs.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the Change or Remove Programs page is available to all users.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting does not prevent users from using other tools and methods to delete or uninstall programs." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Hide Change or Remove Programs page</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hide the &amp;quot;Add a program from CD-ROM or floppy disk&amp;quot; option" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes the &amp;quot;Add a program from CD-ROM or floppy disk&amp;quot; section from the Add New Programs page. This prevents users from using Add or Remove Programs to install programs from removable media.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the &amp;quot;Add a program from CD-ROM or floppy disk&amp;quot; option is available to all users.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting does not prevent users from using other tools and methods to add or remove program components.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: If the &amp;quot;Hide Add New Programs page&amp;quot; setting is enabled, this setting is ignored. Also, if the &amp;quot;Prevent removable media source for any install&amp;quot; setting (located in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Installer) is enabled, users cannot add programs from removable media, regardless of this setting." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Hide the &quot;Add a program from CD-ROM or floppy disk&quot; option</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hide the &amp;quot;Add programs from Microsoft&amp;quot; option" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes the &amp;quot;Add programs from Microsoft&amp;quot; section from the Add New Programs page. This setting prevents users from using Add or Remove Programs to connect to Windows Update.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, &amp;quot;Add programs from Microsoft&amp;quot; is available to all users.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting does not prevent users from using other tools and methods to connect to Windows Update.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: If the &amp;quot;Hide Add New Programs page&amp;quot; setting is enabled, this setting is ignored." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Hide the &quot;Add programs from Microsoft&quot; option</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hide the &amp;quot;Add programs from your network&amp;quot; option" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from viewing or installing published programs.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting removes the &amp;quot;Add programs from your network&amp;quot; section from the Add New Programs page. The &amp;quot;Add programs from your network&amp;quot; section lists published programs and provides an easy way to install them.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Published programs are those programs that the system administrator has explicitly made available to the user with a tool such as Windows Installer. Typically, system administrators publish programs to notify users that the programs are available, to recommend their use, or to enable users to install them without having to search for installation files.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, users cannot tell which programs have been published by the system administrator, and they cannot use Add or Remove Programs to install published programs. However, they can still install programs by using other methods, and they can view and install assigned (partially installed) programs that are offered on the desktop or on the Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, &amp;quot;Add programs from your network&amp;quot; is available to all users.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: If the &amp;quot;Hide Add New Programs page&amp;quot; setting is enabled, this setting is ignored." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Hide the &quot;Add programs from your network&quot; option</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hide the Set Program Access and Defaults page" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes the Set Program Access and Defaults button from the Add or Remove Programs bar.  As a result, users cannot view or change the associated page.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Set Program Access and Defaults button lets administrators specify default programs for certain activities, such as Web browsing or sending e-mail, as well as which programs are accessible from the Start menu, desktop, and other locations.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the Set Program Access and Defaults button is available to all users.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting does not prevent users from using other tools and methods to change program access or defaults.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting does not prevent the Set Program Access and Defaults icon from appearing on the Start menu.  See the &amp;quot;Remove Set Program Access and Defaults from Start menu&amp;quot; setting." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Hide the Set Program Access and Defaults page</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Add or Remove Programs" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from using Add or Remove Programs.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting removes Add or Remove Programs from Control Panel and removes the Add or Remove Programs item from menus.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Add or Remove Programs lets users install, uninstall, repair, add, and remove features and components of Windows 2000 Professional and a wide variety of Windows programs. Programs published or assigned to the user appear in Add or Remove Programs.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, Add or Remove Programs is available to all users.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;When enabled, this setting takes precedence over the other settings in this folder.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting does not prevent users from using other tools and methods to install or uninstall programs." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Remove Add or Remove Programs</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Support Information" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes links to the Support Info dialog box from programs on the Change or Remove Programs page.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Programs listed on the Change or Remove Programs page can include a &amp;quot;Click here for support information&amp;quot; hyperlink. When clicked, the hyperlink opens a dialog box that displays troubleshooting information, including a link to the installation files and data that users need to obtain product support, such as the Product ID and version number of the program. The dialog box also includes a hyperlink to support information on the Internet, such as the Microsoft Product Support Services Web page.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the Support Info hyperlink appears.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: Not all programs provide a support information hyperlink." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Remove Support Information</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
</table>
</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Control Panel/Display</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
<div class="container"><div class="he4i"><table class="info3" >
<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hide Settings tab" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel/Display" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes the Settings tab from Display in Control Panel.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting prevents users from using Control Panel to add, configure, or change the display settings on the computer." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Hide Settings tab</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
</table>
</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Control Panel/Personalization</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
<div class="container"><div class="he4i"><table class="info3" >
<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Enable screen saver" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel/Personalization" gpmc_settingDescription="Enables desktop screen savers.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting, screen savers do not run. Also, this setting disables the Screen Saver section of the Screen Saver dialog in the Personalization or Display Control Panel. As a result, users cannot change the screen saver options.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure it, this setting has no effect on the system.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable it, a screen saver runs, provided the following two conditions hold: First, a valid screen saver on the client is specified through the &amp;quot;Screen Saver executable name&amp;quot; setting or through Control Panel on the client computer. Second, the screen saver timeout is set to a nonzero value through the setting or Control Panel.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also, see the &amp;quot;Prevent changing Screen Saver&amp;quot; setting." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000 Service Pack 1">Enable screen saver</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent changing desktop background" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel/Personalization" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from adding or changing the background design of the desktop.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;By default, users can use the Desktop Background page in the Personalization or Display Control Panel to add a background design (wallpaper) to their desktop.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, none of the Desktop Background settings can be changed by the user.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To specify wallpaper for a group, use the &amp;quot;Desktop Wallpaper&amp;quot; setting.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: You must also enable the &amp;quot;Desktop Wallpaper&amp;quot; setting to prevent users from changing the desktop wallpaper. Refer to KB article: Q327998 for more information.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also, see the &amp;quot;Allow only bitmapped wallpaper&amp;quot; setting." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Prevent changing desktop background</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent changing screen saver" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel/Personalization" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents the Screen Saver dialog from opening in the Personalization or Display Control Panel.&lt;br/&gt;      &lt;br/&gt;This setting prevents users from using Control Panel to add, configure, or change the screen saver on the computer. It does not prevent a screen saver from running.&lt;br/&gt;      " gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Prevent changing screen saver</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
</table>
</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Control Panel/Printers</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
<div class="container"><div class="he4i"><table class="info3" >
<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Browse the network to find printers" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel/Printers" gpmc_settingDescription="Allows users to use the Add Printer Wizard to search the network for shared printers.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting or do not configure it, when users choose to add a network printer by selecting the &amp;quot;A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer&amp;quot; radio button on Add Printer Wizard&amp;#39;s page 2, and also check the &amp;quot;Connect to this printer (or to browse for a printer, select this option and click Next)&amp;quot; radio button on Add Printer Wizard&amp;#39;s page 3, and do not specify a printer name in the adjacent &amp;quot;Name&amp;quot; edit box, then Add Printer Wizard displays the list of shared printers on the network and invites to choose a printer from the shown list.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting, the network printer browse page is removed from within the Add Printer Wizard, and users cannot search the network but must type a printer name.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This setting affects the Add Printer Wizard only. It does not prevent users from using other programs to search for shared printers or to connect to network printers." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Browse the network to find printers</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent addition of printers" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel/Printers" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from using familiar methods to add local and network printers.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;          If this policy setting is enabled, it removes the Add Printer option from the Start menu. (To find the Add Printer option, click Start, click Printers, and then click Add Printer.) This setting also removes Add Printer from the Printers folder in Control Panel.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;          Also, users cannot add printers by dragging a printer icon into the Printers folder. If they try, a message appears explaining that the setting prevents the action.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;          However, this setting does not prevent users from using the Add Hardware Wizard to add a printer. Nor does it prevent users from running other programs to add printers.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;          This setting does not delete printers that users have already added. However, if users have not added a printer when this setting is applied, they cannot print.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;          Note: You can use printer permissions to restrict the use of printers without specifying a setting. In the Printers folder, right-click a printer, click Properties, and then click the Security tab.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;          If this policy is disabled, or not configured, users can add printers using the methods described above." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Prevent addition of printers</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent deletion of printers" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Control Panel/Printers" gpmc_settingDescription="If this policy setting is enabled, it prevents users from deleting local and network printers.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;          If a user tries to delete a printer, such as by using the Delete option in Printers in Control Panel, a message appears explaining that a setting prevents the action.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;          This setting does not prevent users from running other programs to delete a printer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;          If this policy is disabled, or not configured, users can delete printers using the methods described above." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Prevent deletion of printers</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
</table>
</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Desktop</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not add shares of recently opened documents to Network Locations" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Desktop" gpmc_settingDescription="Remote shared folders are not added to Network Locations whenever you open a document in the shared folder.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, when you open a document in a remote shared folder, the system adds a connection to the shared folder to Network Locations.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, shared folders are not added to Network Locations automatically when you open a document in the shared folder." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Do not add shares of recently opened documents to Network Locations</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Don&amp;#39;t save settings at exit" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Desktop" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, users can change the desktop, but some changes, such as the position of open windows or the size and position of the taskbar, are not saved when users log off. However, shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Don&#39;t save settings at exit</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hide and disable all items on the desktop" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Desktop" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes icons, shortcuts, and other default and user-defined items from the desktop, including Briefcase, Recycle Bin, Computer, and Network Locations.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Removing icons and shortcuts does not prevent the user from using another method to start the programs or opening the items they represent.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also, see &amp;quot;Items displayed in Places Bar&amp;quot; in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Common Open File Dialog to remove the Desktop icon from the Places Bar. This will help prevent users from saving data to the Desktop." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Hide and disable all items on the desktop</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hide Internet Explorer icon on desktop" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Desktop" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes the Internet Explorer icon from the desktop and from the Quick Launch bar on the taskbar.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting does not prevent the user from starting Internet Explorer by using other methods." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Hide Internet Explorer icon on desktop</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hide Network Locations icon on desktop" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Desktop" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes the Network Locations icon from the desktop.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting only affects the desktop icon. It does not prevent users from connecting to the network or browsing for shared computers on the network.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: In operating systems earlier than Microsoft Windows Vista, this policy applies to the My Network Places icon." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Hide Network Locations icon on desktop</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent adding, dragging, dropping and closing the Taskbar&amp;#39;s toolbars" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Desktop" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from manipulating desktop toolbars.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, users cannot add or remove toolbars from the desktop. Also, users cannot drag toolbars on to or off of docked toolbars.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: If users have added or removed toolbars, this setting prevents them from restoring the default configuration.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Tip: To view the toolbars that can be added to the desktop, right-click a docked toolbar (such as the taskbar beside the Start button), and point to &amp;quot;Toolbars.&amp;quot;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also, see the &amp;quot;Prohibit adjusting desktop toolbars&amp;quot; setting." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Prevent adding, dragging, dropping and closing the Taskbar&#39;s toolbars</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prohibit adjusting desktop toolbars" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Desktop" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from adjusting the length of desktop toolbars. Also, users cannot reposition items or toolbars on docked toolbars.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting does not prevent users from adding or removing toolbars on the desktop.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: If users have adjusted their toolbars, this setting prevents them from restoring the default configuration.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also, see the &amp;quot;Prevent adding, dragging, dropping and closing the Taskbar&amp;#39;s toolbars&amp;quot; setting." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Prohibit adjusting desktop toolbars</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prohibit User from manually redirecting Profile Folders" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Desktop" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from changing the path to their profile folders.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;By default, a user can change the location of their individual profile folders like Documents, Music etc. by typing a new path in the Locations tab of the folder&amp;#39;s Properties dialog box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, users are unable to type a new location in the Target box." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Prohibit User from manually redirecting Profile Folders</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Computer icon on the desktop" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Desktop" gpmc_settingDescription="This setting hides Computer from the desktop and from the new Start menu. It also hides links to Computer in the Web view of all Explorer windows, and it hides Computer in the Explorer folder tree pane. If the user navigates into Computer via the &amp;quot;Up&amp;quot; button while this setting is enabled, they view an empty Computer folder. This setting allows administrators to restrict their users from seeing Computer in the shell namespace, allowing them to present their users with a simpler desktop environment.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, Computer is hidden on the desktop, the new Start menu, the Explorer folder tree pane, and the Explorer Web views. If the user manages to navigate to Computer, the folder will be empty.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting, Computer is displayed as usual, appearing as normal on the desktop, Start menu, folder tree pane, and Web views, unless restricted by another setting.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this setting, the default is to display Computer as usual.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: In operating systems earlier than Microsoft Windows Vista, this policy applies to the My Computer icon. Hiding Computer and its contents does not hide the contents of the child folders of Computer. For example, if the users navigate into one of their hard drives, they see all of their folders and files there, even if this setting is enabled." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional">Remove Computer icon on the desktop</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove My Documents icon on the desktop" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Desktop" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes most occurrences of the My Documents icon.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting removes the My Documents icon from the desktop, from File Explorer, from programs that use the File Explorer windows, and from the standard Open dialog box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting does not prevent the user from using other methods to gain access to the contents of the My Documents folder.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting does not remove the My Documents icon from the Start menu. To do so, use the &amp;quot;Remove My Documents icon from Start Menu&amp;quot; setting.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: To make changes to this setting effective, you must log off from and log back on to Windows 2000 Professional." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Remove My Documents icon on the desktop</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Properties from the Computer icon context menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Desktop" gpmc_settingDescription="This setting hides Properties on the context menu for Computer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, the Properties option will not be present when the user right-clicks My Computer or clicks Computer and then goes to the File menu.  Likewise, Alt-Enter does nothing when Computer is selected.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this setting, the Properties option is displayed as usual." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000 Service Pack 3">Remove Properties from the Computer icon context menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Properties from the Documents icon context menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Desktop" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting hides the Properties menu command on the shortcut menu for the My Documents icon.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the Properties menu command will not be displayed when the user does any of the following:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Right-clicks the My Documents icon.&lt;br/&gt;Clicks the My Documents icon, and then opens the File menu.&lt;br/&gt;Clicks the My Documents icon, and then presses ALT+ENTER.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Properties menu command is displayed." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Remove Properties from the Documents icon context menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Properties from the Recycle Bin context menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Desktop" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes the Properties option from the Recycle Bin context menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, the Properties option will not be present when the user right-clicks on Recycle Bin or opens Recycle Bin and then clicks File. Likewise, Alt-Enter does nothing when Recycle Bin is selected.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this setting, the Properties option is displayed as usual." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional">Remove Properties from the Recycle Bin context menu</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Recycle Bin icon from desktop" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Desktop" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes most occurrences of the Recycle Bin icon.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting removes the Recycle Bin icon from the desktop, from File Explorer, from programs that use the File Explorer windows, and from the standard Open dialog box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting does not prevent the user from using other methods to gain access to the contents of the Recycle Bin folder.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: To make changes to this setting effective, you must log off and then log back on." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional">Remove Recycle Bin icon from desktop</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove the Desktop Cleanup Wizard" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Desktop" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from using the Desktop Cleanup Wizard.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, the Desktop Cleanup wizard does not automatically run on a users workstation every 60 days. The user will also not be able to access the Desktop Cleanup Wizard.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the default behavior of the Desktop Clean Wizard running every 60 days occurs.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: When this setting is not enabled, users can run the Desktop Cleanup Wizard, or have it run automatically every 60 days from Display, by clicking the Desktop tab and then clicking the Customize Desktop button." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP only">Remove the Desktop Cleanup Wizard</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Desktop/Desktop</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Desktop Wallpaper" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Desktop/Desktop" gpmc_settingDescription="Specifies the desktop background (&amp;quot;wallpaper&amp;quot;) displayed on all users&amp;#39; desktops.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting lets you specify the wallpaper on users&amp;#39; desktops and prevents users from changing the image or its presentation. The wallpaper you specify can be stored in a bitmap (*.bmp) or JPEG (*.jpg) file.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To use this setting, type the fully qualified path and name of the file that stores the wallpaper image. You can type a local path, such as C:\Windows\web\wallpaper\home.jpg or a UNC path, such as \\Server\Share\Corp.jpg. If the specified file is not available when the user logs on, no wallpaper is displayed. Users cannot specify alternative wallpaper. You can also use this setting to specify that the wallpaper image be centered, tiled, or stretched. Users cannot change this specification.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, no wallpaper is displayed. However, users can select the wallpaper of their choice.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also, see the &amp;quot;Allow only bitmapped wallpaper&amp;quot; in the same location, and the &amp;quot;Prevent changing wallpaper&amp;quot; setting in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Control Panel.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This setting does not apply to remote desktop server sessions." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Desktop Wallpaper</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Wallpaper Name:</td><td>C:\Windows\Temp\tp.bmp</td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2">Example: Using a local path:   C:\windows\web\wallpaper\home.jpg</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Example: Using a UNC path:     \\Server\Share\Corp.jpg</td></tr><tr><td>Wallpaper Style:</td><td>Center</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable Active Desktop" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Desktop/Desktop" gpmc_settingDescription="Disables Active Desktop and prevents users from enabling it.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting prevents users from trying to enable or disable Active Desktop while a policy controls it.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, Active Desktop is disabled by default, but users can enable it.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: If both the &amp;quot;Enable Active Desktop&amp;quot; setting and the &amp;quot;Disable Active Desktop&amp;quot; setting are enabled, the &amp;quot;Disable Active Desktop&amp;quot; setting is ignored. If the &amp;quot;Turn on Classic Shell&amp;quot; setting (in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Explorer) is enabled, Active Desktop is disabled, and both these policies are ignored." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Disable Active Desktop</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Enable Active Desktop" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Desktop/Desktop" gpmc_settingDescription="Enables Active Desktop and prevents users from disabling it.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting prevents users from trying to enable or disable Active Desktop while a policy controls it.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, Active Desktop is disabled by default, but users can enable it.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: If both the &amp;quot;Enable Active Desktop&amp;quot; setting and the &amp;quot;Disable Active Desktop&amp;quot; setting are enabled, the &amp;quot;Disable Active Desktop&amp;quot; setting is ignored.  If the &amp;quot;Turn on Classic Shell&amp;quot; setting ( in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Explorer) is enabled, Active Desktop is disabled, and both of these policies are ignored." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Enable Active Desktop</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2">Allows HTML and JPEG Wallpaper</td></tr></table></td></tr></table>
</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Network/Offline Files</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent use of Offline Files folder" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Network/Offline Files" gpmc_settingDescription="Disables the Offline Files folder.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting disables the &amp;quot;View Files&amp;quot; button on the Offline Files tab. As a result, users cannot use the Offline Files folder to view or open copies of network files stored on their computer. Also, they cannot use the folder to view characteristics of offline files, such as their server status, type, or location.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting does not prevent users from working offline or from saving local copies of files available offline. Also, it does not prevent them from using other programs, such as Windows Explorer, to view their offline files.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting appears in the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. If both settings are configured, the setting in Computer Configuration takes precedence over the setting in User Configuration.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Tip: To view the Offline Files Folder, in Windows Explorer, on the Tools menu, click Folder Options, click the Offline Files tab, and then click &amp;quot;View Files.&amp;quot;" gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Prevent use of Offline Files folder</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove &amp;quot;Make Available Offline&amp;quot; command" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Network/Offline Files" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting prevents users from making network files and folders available offline.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users cannot designate files to be saved on their computer for offline use. However, Windows will still cache local copies of files that reside on network shares designated for automatic caching.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can manually specify files and folders that they want to make available offline.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Notes:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This policy setting appears in the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. If both policy settings are configured, the policy setting in Computer Configuration takes precedence.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The &amp;quot;Make Available Offline&amp;quot; command is called &amp;quot;Always available offline&amp;quot; on computers running Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista.&lt;br/&gt;      " gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Remove &quot;Make Available Offline&quot; command</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Synchronize all offline files before logging off" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Network/Offline Files" gpmc_settingDescription="Determines whether offline files are fully synchronized when users log off.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting also disables the &amp;quot;Synchronize all offline files before logging off&amp;quot; option on the Offline Files tab. This prevents users from trying to change the option while a setting controls it.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, offline files are fully synchronized. Full synchronization ensures that offline files are complete and current.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting, the system only performs a quick synchronization. Quick synchronization ensures that files are complete, but does not ensure that they are current.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this setting, the system performs a quick synchronization by default, but users can change this option.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting appears in the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. If both settings are configured, the setting in Computer Configuration takes precedence over the setting in User Configuration.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Tip: To change the synchronization method without changing a setting, in Windows Explorer, on the Tools menu, click Folder Options, click the Offline Files tab, and then select the &amp;quot;Synchronize all offline files before logging off&amp;quot; option." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Synchronize all offline files before logging off</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Synchronize all offline files when logging on" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Network/Offline Files" gpmc_settingDescription="Determines whether offline files are fully synchronized when users log on.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting also disables the &amp;quot;Synchronize all offline files before logging on&amp;quot; option on the Offline Files tab. This prevents users from trying to change the option while a setting controls it.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, offline files are fully synchronized at logon. Full synchronization ensures that offline files are complete and current. Enabling this setting automatically enables logon synchronization in Synchronization Manager.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If this setting is disabled and Synchronization Manager is configured for logon synchronization, the system performs only a quick synchronization. Quick synchronization ensures that files are complete but does not ensure that they are current.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this setting and Synchronization Manager is configured for logon synchronization, the system performs a quick synchronization by default, but users can change this option.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting appears in the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. If both settings are configured, the setting in Computer Configuration takes precedence over the setting in User Configuration.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Tip: To change the synchronization method without setting a setting, in Windows Explorer, on the Tools menu, click Folder Options, click the Offline Files tab, and then select the &amp;quot;Synchronize all offline files before logging on&amp;quot; option." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Synchronize all offline files when logging on</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Start Menu and Taskbar</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Add Logoff to the Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy only applies to the classic version of the start menu and does not affect the new style start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Adds the &amp;quot;Log Off &amp;lt;username&amp;gt;&amp;quot; item to the Start menu and prevents users from removing it.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, the Log Off &amp;lt;username&amp;gt; item appears in the Start menu. This setting also removes the Display Logoff item from Start Menu Options. As a result, users cannot remove the Log Off &amp;lt;username&amp;gt; item from the Start Menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, users can use the Display Logoff item to add and remove the Log Off item.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting affects the Start menu only. It does not affect the Log Off item on the Windows Security dialog box that appears when you press Ctrl+Alt+Del.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: To add or remove the Log Off item on a computer, click Start, click Settings, click Taskbar and Start Menu, click the Start Menu Options tab, and then, in the Start Menu Settings box, click Display Logoff.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also, see &amp;quot;Remove Logoff&amp;quot; in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Logon/Logoff." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000">Add Logoff to the Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Clear the recent programs list for new users" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="If you enable this policy setting, the recent programs list in the start menu will be blank for each new user.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy, the start menu recent programs list will be pre-populated with programs for each new user." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows 10">Clear the recent programs list for new users</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not allow pinning programs to the Taskbar" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to control pinning programs to the Taskbar.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users cannot change the programs currently pinned to the Taskbar. If any programs are already pinned to the Taskbar, these programs continue to show in the Taskbar. However, users cannot unpin these programs already pinned to the Taskbar, and they cannot pin new programs to the Taskbar.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can change the programs currently pinned to the Taskbar." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7">Do not allow pinning programs to the Taskbar</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not display any custom toolbars in the taskbar" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This setting affects the taskbar.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The taskbar includes the Start button, buttons for currently running tasks, custom toolbars, the notification area, and the system clock. Toolbars include Quick Launch, Address, Links, Desktop, and other custom toolbars created by the user or by an application.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If this setting is enabled, the taskbar does not display any custom toolbars, and the user cannot add any custom toolbars to the taskbar. Moreover, the &amp;quot;Toolbars&amp;quot; menu command and submenu are removed from the context menu. The taskbar displays only the Start button, taskbar buttons, the notification area, and the system clock.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If this setting is disabled or is not configured, the taskbar displays all toolbars. Users can add or remove custom toolbars, and the &amp;quot;Toolbars&amp;quot; command appears in the context menu." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional">Do not display any custom toolbars in the taskbar</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not search programs and Control Panel items" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="If you enable this policy setting the Start menu search box will not search for programs or Control Panel items.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Start menu search box will search for programs and Control Panel items, unless the user chooses not to do so directly in Control Panel." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Vista">Do not search programs and Control Panel items</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not use the search-based method when resolving shell shortcuts" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting prevents the system from conducting a comprehensive search of the target drive to resolve a shortcut.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the system does not conduct the final drive search. It just displays a message explaining that the file is not found.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, by default, when the system cannot find the target file for a shortcut (.lnk), it searches all paths associated with the shortcut. If the target file is located on an NTFS partition, the system then uses the target&amp;#39;s file ID to find a path. If the resulting path is not correct, it conducts a comprehensive search of the target drive in an attempt to find the file.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This policy setting only applies to target files on NTFS partitions. FAT partitions do not have this ID tracking and search capability.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also, see the &amp;quot;Do not track Shell shortcuts during roaming&amp;quot; and the &amp;quot;Do not use the tracking-based method when resolving shell shortcuts&amp;quot; policy settings." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Do not use the search-based method when resolving shell shortcuts</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not use the tracking-based method when resolving shell shortcuts" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting prevents the system from using NTFS tracking features to resolve a shortcut.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the system does not try to locate the file by using its file ID. It skips this step and begins a comprehensive search of the drive specified in the target path.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, by default, when the system cannot find the target file for a shortcut (.lnk), it searches all paths associated with the shortcut. If the target file is located on an NTFS partition, the system then uses the target&amp;#39;s file ID to find a path. If the resulting path is not correct, it conducts a comprehensive search of the target drive in an attempt to find the file.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This policy setting only applies to target files on NTFS partitions. FAT partitions do not have this ID tracking and search capability.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also, see the &amp;quot;Do not track Shell shortcuts during roaming&amp;quot; and the &amp;quot;Do not use the search-based method when resolving shell shortcuts&amp;quot; policy settings." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Do not use the tracking-based method when resolving shell shortcuts</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Force classic Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This setting affects the presentation of the Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The classic Start menu in Windows 2000 Professional allows users to begin common tasks, while the new Start menu consolidates common items onto one menu. When the classic Start menu is used, the following icons are placed on the desktop: Documents, Pictures, Music, Computer, and Network. The new Start menu starts them directly.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, the Start menu displays the classic Start menu in the Windows 2000 style and displays the standard desktop icons.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting, the Start menu only displays in the new style, meaning the desktop icons are now on the Start page.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this setting, the default is the new style, and the user can change the view." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows XP">Force classic Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Gray unavailable Windows Installer programs Start Menu shortcuts" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="Displays Start menu shortcuts to partially installed programs in gray text.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting makes it easier for users to distinguish between programs that are fully installed and those that are only partially installed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Partially installed programs include those that a system administrator assigns using Windows Installer and those that users have configured for full installation upon first use.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, all Start menu shortcuts appear as black text.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: Enabling this setting can make the Start menu slow to open." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000">Gray unavailable Windows Installer programs Start Menu shortcuts</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Lock the Taskbar" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This setting affects the taskbar, which is used to switch between running applications.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The taskbar includes the Start button, list of currently running tasks, and the notification area. By default, the taskbar is located at the bottom of the screen, but it can be dragged to any side of the screen. When it is locked, it cannot be moved or resized.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, it prevents the user from moving or resizing the taskbar. While the taskbar is locked, auto-hide and other taskbar options are still available in Taskbar properties.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the user can configure the taskbar position.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: Enabling this setting also locks the QuickLaunch bar and any other toolbars that the user has on their taskbar. The toolbar&amp;#39;s position is locked, and the user cannot show and hide various toolbars using the taskbar context menu." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional">Lock the Taskbar</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, The user will be prevented from opening the Taskbar Properties dialog box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If the user right-clicks the taskbar and then clicks Properties, a message appears explaining that a setting prevents the action.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Taskbar and Start Menu items are available from Settings on the Start menu." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent grouping of taskbar items" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This setting affects the taskbar buttons used to switch between running programs.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Taskbar grouping consolidates similar applications when there is no room on the taskbar. It kicks in when the user&amp;#39;s taskbar is full.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, it prevents the taskbar from grouping items that share the same program name. By default, this setting is always enabled.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure it, items on the taskbar that share the same program are grouped together. The users have the option to disable grouping if they choose." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional">Prevent grouping of taskbar items</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent users from adding or removing toolbars" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to prevent users from adding or removing toolbars.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the user is not allowed to add or remove any toolbars to the taskbar. Applications are not able to add toolbars either.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the users and applications are able to add toolbars to the taskbar." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Vista">Prevent users from adding or removing toolbars</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent users from customizing their Start Screen" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to prevent users from changing their Start screen layout.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, you will prevent a user from selecting an app, resizing a tile, pinning/unpinning a tile or a secondary tile, entering the customize mode and rearranging tiles within Start and Apps.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this setting, you will allow a user to select an app, resize a tile, pin/unpin a tile or a secondary tile, enter the customize mode and rearrange tiles within Start and Apps." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Prevent users from customizing their Start Screen</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Balloon Tips on Start Menu items" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="Hides pop-up text on the Start menu and in the notification area.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;When you hold the cursor over an item on the Start menu or in the notification area, the system displays pop-up text providing additional information about the object.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, some of this pop-up text is not displayed. The pop-up text affected by this setting includes &amp;quot;Click here to begin&amp;quot; on the Start button, &amp;quot;Where have all my programs gone&amp;quot; on the Start menu, and &amp;quot;Where have my icons gone&amp;quot; in the notification area.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, all pop-up text is displayed on the Start menu and in the notification area." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP only">Remove Balloon Tips on Start Menu items</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove common program groups from Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes items in the All Users profile from the Programs menu on the Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;By default, the Programs menu contains items from the All Users profile and items from the user&amp;#39;s profile. If you enable this setting, only items in the user&amp;#39;s profile appear in the Programs menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Tip: To see the Program menu items in the All Users profile, on the system drive, go to ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Remove common program groups from Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Default Programs link from the Start menu." gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to remove the Default Programs link from the Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the Default Programs link is removed from the Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Clicking the Default Programs link from the Start menu opens the Default Programs control panel and provides administrators the ability to specify default programs for certain activities, such as Web browsing or sending e-mail, as well as which programs are accessible from the Start menu, desktop, and other locations.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Default Programs link is available from the Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This policy setting does not prevent the Set Default Programs for This Computer option from appearing in the Default Programs control panel." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 and Windows 2000 Service Pack 3">Remove Default Programs link from the Start menu.</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Documents icon from Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to remove the Documents icon from the Start menu and its submenus.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the Documents icon is removed from the Start menu and its submenus. Enabling this policy setting only removes the icon. It does not prevent the user from using other methods to gain access to the contents of the Documents folder.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: To make changes to this policy setting effective, you must log off and then log on.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, he Documents icon is available from the Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also, see the &amp;quot;Remove Documents icon on the desktop&amp;quot; policy setting." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000">Remove Documents icon from Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Downloads link from Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to remove the Downloads link from the Start Menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the Start Menu does not show a link to the Downloads folder.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Downloads link is available from the Start Menu." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7">Remove Downloads link from Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Favorites menu from Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from adding the Favorites menu to the Start menu or classic Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, the Display Favorites item does not appear in the Advanced Start menu options box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this setting, the Display Favorite item is available.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note:The Favorities menu does not appear on the Start menu by default. To display the Favorites menu, right-click Start, click Properties, and then click Customize.  If you are using Start menu, click the Advanced tab, and then, under Start menu items, click the Favorites menu. If you are using the classic Start menu, click Display Favorites under Advanced Start menu options.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note:The items that appear in the Favorites menu when you install Windows are preconfigured by the system to appeal to most users. However, users can add and remove items from this menu, and system administrators can create a customized Favorites menu for a user group.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note:This setting only affects the Start menu. The Favorites item still appears in File Explorer and in Internet Explorer." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000">Remove Favorites menu from Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove frequent programs list from the Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="If you enable this setting, the frequently used programs list is removed from the Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the frequently used programs list remains on the simple Start menu." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 10">Remove frequent programs list from the Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Games link from Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="If you enable this policy the start menu will not show a link to the Games folder.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy, the start menu will show a link to the Games folder, unless the user chooses to remove it in the start menu control panel." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Vista">Remove Games link from Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Help menu from Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to remove the Help command from the Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the Help command is removed from the Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Help command is available from the Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This policy setting only affects the Start menu. It does not remove the Help menu from File Explorer and does not prevent users from running Help." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000">Remove Help menu from Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Homegroup link from Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="If you enable this policy the Start menu will not show a link to Homegroup. It also removes the homegroup item from the Start Menu options. As a result, users cannot add the homegroup link to the Start Menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;      If you disable or do not configure this policy, users can use the Start Menu options to add or remove the homegroup link from the Start Menu." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7">Remove Homegroup link from Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove links and access to Windows Update" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to remove links and access to Windows Update.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users are prevented from connecting to the Windows Update Web site.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Enabling this policy setting blocks user access to the Windows Update Web site at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Also, the policy setting removes the Windows Update hyperlink from the Start menu and from the Tools menu in Internet Explorer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Windows Update, the online extension of Windows, offers software updates to keep a user’s system up-to-date. The Windows Update Product Catalog determines any system files, security fixes, and Microsoft updates that users need and shows the newest versions available for download.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Windows Update hyperlink is available from the Start menu and from the Tools menu in Internet Explorer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also, see the &amp;quot;Hide the &amp;quot;Add programs from Microsoft&amp;quot; option&amp;quot; policy setting." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000 through Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2">Remove links and access to Windows Update</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Music icon from Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to remove the Music icon from Start Menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the Music icon is no longer available from Start Menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Music icon is available from Start Menu." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP">Remove Music icon from Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Network Connections from Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to remove Network Connections from the Start Menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users are prevented from running Network Connections.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Enabling this policy setting prevents the Network Connections folder from opening. This policy setting also removes Network Connections from Settings on the Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Network Connections still appears in Control Panel and in File Explorer, but if users try to start it, a message appears explaining that a setting prevents the action.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Network Connections is available from the Start Menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also, see the &amp;quot;Disable programs on Settings menu&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Disable Control Panel&amp;quot; policy settings and the policy settings in the Network Connections folder (Computer Configuration and User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Network\Network Connections)." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000">Remove Network Connections from Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Network icon from Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to remove the Network icon from Start Menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the Network icon is no longer available from Start Menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Network icon is available from Start Menu." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP">Remove Network icon from Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Pictures icon from Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to remove the Pictures icon from Start Menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the Pictures icon is no longer available from Start Menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Pictures icon is available from Start Menu." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP">Remove Pictures icon from Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove pinned programs from the Taskbar" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to remove pinned programs from the taskbar.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, pinned programs are prevented from being shown on the Taskbar. Users cannot pin programs to the Taskbar.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can pin programs so that the program shortcuts stay on the Taskbar." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7">Remove pinned programs from the Taskbar</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove pinned programs list from the Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="If you enable this setting, the &amp;quot;Pinned Programs&amp;quot; list is removed from the Start menu. Users cannot pin programs to the Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In Windows XP and Windows Vista, the Internet and email checkboxes are removed from the &amp;#39;Customize Start Menu&amp;#39; dialog.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the &amp;quot;Pinned Programs&amp;quot; list remains on the Start menu. Users can pin and unpin programs in the Start Menu." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP">Remove pinned programs list from the Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Recent Items menu from Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes the Recent Items menu from the Start menu.  Removes the Documents menu from the classic Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Recent Items menu contains links to the non-program files that users have most recently opened. It appears so that users can easily reopen their documents.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, the system saves document shortcuts but does not display the Recent Items menu in the Start Menu, and users cannot turn the menu on.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you later disable the setting, so that the Recent Items menu appears in the Start Menu, the document shortcuts saved before the setting was enabled and while it was in effect appear in the Recent Items menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;When the setting is disabled, the Recent Items menu appears in the Start Menu, and users cannot remove it.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If the setting is not configured, users can turn the Recent Items menu on and off.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This setting does not prevent Windows programs from displaying shortcuts to recently opened documents. See the &amp;quot;Do not keep history of recently opened documents&amp;quot; setting.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting also does not hide document shortcuts displayed in the Open dialog box. See the &amp;quot;Hide the dropdown list of recent files&amp;quot; setting." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000">Remove Recent Items menu from Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Recorded TV link from Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to remove the Recorded TV link from the Start Menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the Start Menu does not show a link to the Recorded TV library.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Recorded TV link is available from the Start Menu." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7">Remove Recorded TV link from Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Run menu from Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="Allows you to remove the Run command from the Start menu, Internet Explorer, and Task Manager.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, the following changes occur:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;(1) The Run command is removed from the Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;(2) The New Task (Run) command is removed from Task Manager.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;(3) The user will be blocked from entering the following into the Internet Explorer Address Bar:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;--- A UNC path: \\&amp;lt;server&amp;gt;\&amp;lt;share&amp;gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;---Accessing local drives:  e.g., C:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;--- Accessing local folders: e.g., \temp&amp;gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also, users with extended keyboards will no longer be able to display the Run dialog box by pressing the Application key (the key with the Windows logo) + R.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this setting, users will be able to access the Run command in the Start menu and in Task Manager and use the Internet Explorer Address Bar.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note:This setting affects the specified interface only. It does not prevent users from using other methods to run programs.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: It is a requirement for third-party applications with Windows 2000 or later certification to adhere to this setting." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000">Remove Run menu from Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Search Computer link" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="If you enable this policy, the &amp;quot;See all results&amp;quot; link will not be shown when the user performs a search in the start menu search box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy, the &amp;quot;See all results&amp;quot; link will be shown when the user performs a search in the start menu search box." gpmc_supported="Windows Vista only">Remove Search Computer link</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Search link from Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to remove the Search link from the Start menu, and disables some File Explorer search elements.  Note that this does not remove the search box from the new style Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the Search item is removed from the Start menu and from the context menu that appears when you right-click the Start menu. Also, the system does not respond when users press the Application key (the key with the Windows logo)+ F.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: Enabling this policy setting also prevents the user from using the F3 key.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In File Explorer, the Search item still appears on the Standard buttons toolbar, but the system does not respond when the user presses Ctrl+F. Also, Search does not appear in the context menu when you right-click an icon representing a drive or a folder.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This policy setting affects the specified user interface elements only. It does not affect Internet Explorer and does not prevent the user from using other methods to search.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Search link is available from the Start menu." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP only">Remove Search link from Start Menu</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove the &amp;quot;Undock PC&amp;quot; button from the Start Menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="If you enable this setting, the &amp;quot;Undock PC&amp;quot; button is removed from the simple Start Menu, and your PC cannot be undocked.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the &amp;quot;Undock PC&amp;quot; button remains on the simple Start menu, and your PC can be undocked." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP">Remove the &quot;Undock PC&quot; button from the Start Menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Turn off personalized menus" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="Disables personalized menus.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Windows personalizes long menus by moving recently used items to the top of the menu and hiding items that have not been used recently. Users can display the hidden items by clicking an arrow to extend the menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, the system does not personalize menus. All menu items appear and remain in standard order. Also, this setting removes the &amp;quot;Use Personalized Menus&amp;quot; option so users do not try to change the setting while a setting is in effect.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: Personalized menus require user tracking. If you enable the &amp;quot;Turn off user tracking&amp;quot; setting, the system disables user tracking and personalized menus and ignores this setting.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Tip: To Turn off personalized menus without specifying a setting, click Start, click Settings, click Taskbar and Start Menu, and then, on the General tab, clear the &amp;quot;Use Personalized Menus&amp;quot; option." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000">Turn off personalized menus</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Turn off user tracking" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to turn off user tracking.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the system does not track the programs that the user runs, and does not display frequently used programs in the Start Menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the system tracks the programs that the user runs. The system uses this information to customize Windows features, such as showing frequently used programs in the Start Menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also, see these related policy settings: &amp;quot;Remove frequent programs liist from the Start Menu&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Turn off personalized menus&amp;quot;.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This policy  setting does not prevent users from pinning programs to the Start Menu or Taskbar. See the &amp;quot;Remove pinned programs list from the Start Menu&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Do not allow pinning programs to the Taskbar&amp;quot; policy settings." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000">Turn off user tracking</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Century interpretation for Year 2000" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting determines how programs interpret two-digit years.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This policy setting affects only the programs that use this Windows feature to interpret two-digit years. If a program does not interpret two-digit years correctly, consult the documentation or manufacturer of the program.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the system specifies the largest two-digit year interpreted as being preceded by 20. All numbers less than or equal to the specified value are interpreted as being preceded by 20. All numbers greater than the specified value are interpreted as being preceded by 19.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For example, the default value, 2029, specifies that all two-digit years less than or equal to 29 (00 to 29) are interpreted as being preceded by 20, that is 2000 to 2029. Conversely, all two-digit years greater than 29 (30 to 99) are interpreted as being preceded by 19, that is, 1930 to 1999.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows does not interpret two-digit year formats using this scheme for the program." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Century interpretation for Year 2000</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not display the Getting Started welcome screen at logon" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting hides the welcome screen that is displayed on Windows 2000 Professional each time the user logs on.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the welcome screen is hidden from the user logging on to a computer where this policy is applied.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Users can still display the welcome screen by selecting it on the Start menu or by typing &amp;quot;&amp;quot;Welcome&amp;quot;&amp;quot; in the Run dialog box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy, the welcome screen is displayed each time a user logs on to the computer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting applies only to Windows 2000 Professional. It does not affect the &amp;quot;&amp;quot;Configure Your Server on a Windows 2000 Server&amp;quot;&amp;quot; screen on Windows 2000 Server.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This setting appears in the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. If both settings are configured, the setting in Computer Configuration takes precedence over the setting in User Configuration.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Tip: To display the welcome screen, click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click &amp;quot;&amp;quot;Getting Started.&amp;quot;&amp;quot; To suppress the welcome screen without specifying a setting, clear the &amp;quot;&amp;quot;Show this screen at startup&amp;quot;&amp;quot; check box on the welcome screen." gpmc_supported="Windows 2000 only">Do not display the Getting Started welcome screen at logon</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Don&amp;#39;t run specified Windows applications" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents Windows from running the programs you specify in this policy setting.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users cannot run programs that you add to the list of disallowed applications.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, users can run any programs.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This policy setting only prevents users from running programs that are started by the File Explorer process. It does not prevent users from running programs, such as Task Manager, which are started by the system process or by other processes.  Also, if users have access to the command prompt (Cmd.exe), this policy setting does not prevent them from starting programs in the command window even though they would be prevented from doing so using File Explorer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: Non-Microsoft applications with Windows 2000 or later certification are required to comply with this policy setting.&lt;br/&gt;Note: To create a list of allowed applications, click Show.  In the Show Contents dialog box, in the Value column, type the application executable name (e.g., Winword.exe, Poledit.exe, Powerpnt.exe)." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Don&#39;t run specified Windows applications</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><th scope="col">List of disallowed applications</th></tr>
<tr><td>*.bat</td></tr>
<tr><td>*.com</td></tr>
<tr><td>*.exe</td></tr>
<tr><td>*.msc</td></tr>
<tr><td>*.msi</td></tr>
</table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Download missing COM components" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting directs the system to search Active Directory for missing Component Object Model (COM) components that a program requires.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Many Windows programs, such as the MMC snap-ins, use the interfaces provided by the COM components. These programs cannot perform all their functions unless Windows has internally registered the required components.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting and a component registration is missing, the system searches for it in Active Directory and, if it is found, downloads it. The resulting searches might make some programs start or run slowly.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the program continues without the registration. As a result, the program might not perform all its functions, or it might stop.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting appears in the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. If both settings are configured, the setting in Computer Configuration takes precedence over the setting in  User Configuration." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Download missing COM components</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent access to registry editing tools" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System" gpmc_settingDescription="Disables the Windows registry editor Regedit.exe.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting and the user tries to start Regedit.exe, a message appears explaining that a policy setting prevents the action.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, users can run Regedit.exe normally.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To prevent users from using other administrative tools, use the &amp;quot;Run only specified Windows applications&amp;quot; policy setting." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Prevent access to registry editing tools</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Disable regedit from running silently?</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent access to the command prompt" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting prevents users from running the interactive command prompt, Cmd.exe.  This policy setting also determines whether batch files (.cmd and .bat) can run on the computer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting and the user tries to open a command window, the system displays a message explaining that a setting prevents the action.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, users can run Cmd.exe and batch files normally.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: Do not prevent the computer from running batch files if the computer uses logon, logoff, startup, or shutdown batch file scripts, or for users that use Remote Desktop Services." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Prevent access to the command prompt</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Disable the command prompt script processing also?</td><td>No</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Restrict these programs from being launched from Help" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System" gpmc_settingDescription="&lt;br/&gt;        This policy setting allows you to restrict programs from being run from online Help.&lt;br/&gt;        &lt;br/&gt;        If you enable this policy setting, you can prevent specified programs from being run from Help. When you enable this policy setting, enter the file names names of the programs you want to restrict, separated by commas.&lt;br/&gt;        &lt;br/&gt;        If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can run all applications from online Help.&lt;br/&gt;        &lt;br/&gt;        Note: You can also restrict users from running applications by using the Software Restriction Policy settings available in Computer Configuration\Security Settings.&lt;br/&gt;        &lt;br/&gt;        Note: This policy setting is available under Computer Configuration and User Configuration. If both are settings are used, any programs listed in either of these locations cannot launched from Help&lt;br/&gt;      " gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional">Restrict these programs from being launched from Help</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Enter executables separated by commas:</td><td>*.exe;*.comm;*.dll;*.msc;*.mmc</td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2">Example: calc.exe,paint.exe</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Windows Automatic Updates" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System" gpmc_settingDescription="This setting controls automatic updates to a user&amp;#39;s computer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Whenever a user connects to the Internet, Windows searches for updates available for the software and hardware on their computer and automatically downloads them. This happens in the background, and the user is prompted when downloaded components are ready to be installed, or prior to downloading, depending on their configuration.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, it prohibits Windows from searching for updates.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure it, Windows searches for updates and automatically downloads them.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: Windows Update is an online catalog customized for your computer that consists of items such as drivers, critical updates, Help files, and Internet products that you can download to keep your computer up to date.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also, see the &amp;quot;Remove links and access to Windows Update&amp;quot; setting. If the &amp;quot;Remove links and access to Windows Update&amp;quot; setting is enabled, the links to Windows Update on the Start menu are also removed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: If you have installed Windows XP Service Pack 1 or the update to Automatic Updates that was released after Windows XP was originally shipped, then you should use the new Automatic Updates settings located at: &amp;#39;Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates / Windows Update&amp;#39;" gpmc_supported="Windows XP Professional only">Windows Automatic Updates</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">System/Driver Installation</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Code signing for driver packages" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System/Driver Installation" gpmc_settingDescription="Determines how the system responds when a user tries to install driver package files that are not digitally signed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting establishes the least secure response permitted on the systems of users in the group. Users can use System in Control Panel to select a more secure setting, but when this setting is enabled, the system does not implement any setting less secure than the one the setting established.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;When you enable this setting, use the drop-down box to specify the desired response.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;--   &amp;quot;Ignore&amp;quot; directs the system to proceed with the installation even if it includes unsigned files.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;--   &amp;quot;Warn&amp;quot; notifies the user that files are not digitally signed and lets the user decide whether to stop or to proceed with the installation and whether to permit unsigned files to be installed. &amp;quot;Warn&amp;quot; is the default.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;--   &amp;quot;Block&amp;quot; directs the system to refuse to install unsigned files. As a result, the installation stops, and none of the files in the driver package are installed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To change driver file security without specifying a setting, use System in Control Panel. Right-click My Computer, click Properties, click the Hardware tab, and then click the Driver Signing button." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Code signing for driver packages</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>When Windows detects a driver file without a digital signature:</td><td>Block</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Configure driver search locations" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System/Driver Installation" gpmc_settingDescription="This setting configures the location that Windows searches for drivers when a new piece of hardware is found.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;By default, Windows searches the following places for drivers: local installation, floppy drives, CD-ROM drives, Windows Update.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Using this setting, you may remove the floppy and CD-ROM drives from the search algorithm.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, you can remove the locations by selecting the associated check box beside the location name.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this setting, Windows searches the installation location, floppy drives, and CD-ROM drives.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: To prevent searching Windows Update for drivers also see &amp;quot;Turn off Windows Update device driver searching&amp;quot; in Administrative Templates/System/Internet Communication Management/Internet Communication settings." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows XP">Configure driver search locations</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Do not search floppy disk drives</td><td>Enabled</td></tr>
<tr><td>Do not search CD-ROM drives</td><td>Enabled</td></tr>
<tr><td>Do not search Windows Update</td><td>Enabled</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Turn off Windows Update device driver search prompt" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System/Driver Installation" gpmc_settingDescription="Specifies whether the administrator will be prompted about going to Windows Update to search for device drivers using the Internet.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This setting only has effect if &amp;quot;Turn off Windows Update device driver searching&amp;quot; in &amp;quot;Administrative Templates/System/Internet Communication Management/Internet Communication settings&amp;quot; is disabled or not configured.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, administrators will not be prompted to search Windows Update.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this setting, and &amp;quot;Turn off Windows Update device driver searching&amp;quot; is disabled or not configured, the administrator will be prompted for consent before going to Windows Update to search for device drivers." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows XP SP2">Turn off Windows Update device driver search prompt</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">System/Folder Redirection</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not automatically make all redirected folders available offline" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System/Folder Redirection" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to control whether all redirected shell folders, such as Contacts, Documents, Desktop, Favorites, Music, Pictures, Videos, Start Menu, and AppData\Roaming, are available offline by default.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users must manually select the files they wish to make available offline.  &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, redirected shell folders are automatically made available offline. All subfolders within the redirected folders are also made available offline.  &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This policy setting does not prevent files from being automatically cached if the network share is configured for &amp;quot;Automatic Caching&amp;quot;, nor does it affect the availability of the &amp;quot;Always available offline&amp;quot; menu option in the user interface.  &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: Do not enable this policy setting if users will need access to their redirected files if the network or server holding the redirected files becomes unavailable.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: If one or more valid folder GUIDs are specified in the policy setting &amp;quot;Do not automatically make specific redirected folders available offline&amp;quot;, that setting will override the configured value of &amp;quot;Do not automatically make all redirected folders available offline&amp;quot;.&lt;br/&gt;      " gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional">Do not automatically make all redirected folders available offline</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">System/Group Policy</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Set Group Policy refresh interval for users" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System/Group Policy" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting specifies how often Group Policy for users is updated while the computer is in use (in the background). This setting specifies a background update rate only for the Group Policies in the User Configuration folder.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In addition to background updates, Group Policy for users is always updated when users log on.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;By default, user Group Policy is updated in the background every 90 minutes, with a random offset of 0 to 30 minutes.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, you can specify an update rate from 0 to 64,800 minutes (45 days). If you select 0 minutes, the computer tries to update user Group Policy every 7 seconds. However, because updates might interfere with users&amp;#39; work and increase network traffic, very short update intervals are not appropriate for most installations.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting, user Group Policy is updated every 90 minutes (the default). To specify that Group Policy for users should never be updated while the computer is in use, select the &amp;quot;Turn off background refresh of Group Policy&amp;quot; setting.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting also lets you specify how much the actual update interval varies. To prevent clients with the same update interval from requesting updates simultaneously, the system varies the update interval for each client by a random number of minutes. The number you type in the random time box sets the upper limit for the range of variance. For example, if you type 30 minutes, the system selects a variance of 0 to 30 minutes. Typing a large number establishes a broad range and makes it less likely that client requests overlap. However, updates might be delayed significantly.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Important: If the &amp;quot;Turn off background refresh of Group Policy&amp;quot; setting is enabled, this setting is ignored.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This setting establishes the update rate for user Group Policies. To set an update rate for computer Group Policies, use the &amp;quot;Group Policy refresh interval for computers&amp;quot; setting (located in Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Group Policy).&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Tip: Consider notifying users that their policy is updated periodically so that they recognize the signs of a policy update. When Group Policy is updated, the Windows desktop is refreshed; it flickers briefly and closes open menus. Also, restrictions imposed by Group Policies, such as those that limit the programs a user can run, might interfere with tasks in progress." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Set Group Policy refresh interval for users</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2">This setting allows you to customize how often Group Policy is applied</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">to users. The range is 0 to 44640 minutes (31 days).</td></tr><tr><td>Minutes:</td><td>1</td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"> </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">This is a random time added to the refresh interval to prevent</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">all clients from requesting Group Policy at the same time.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">The range is 0 to 1440 minutes (24 hours)</td></tr><tr><td>Minutes:</td><td>2</td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">System/Internet Communication Management/Internet Communication settings</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Turn off downloading of print drivers over HTTP" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System/Internet Communication Management/Internet Communication settings" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting specifies whether to allow this client to download print driver packages over HTTP.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To set up HTTP printing, non-inbox drivers need to be downloaded over HTTP.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This policy setting does not prevent the client from printing to printers on the Intranet or the Internet over HTTP.  It only prohibits downloading drivers that are not already installed locally.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, print drivers cannot be downloaded over HTTP.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can download print drivers over HTTP." gpmc_supported="At least Windows XP Professional with SP2">Turn off downloading of print drivers over HTTP</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Turn off Internet download for Web publishing and online ordering wizards" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System/Internet Communication Management/Internet Communication settings" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting specifies whether Windows should download a list of providers for the web publishing and online ordering wizards.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;These wizards allow users to select from a list of companies that provide services such as online storage and photographic printing. By default, Windows displays providers downloaded from a Windows website in addition to providers specified in the registry.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, Windows does not download providers, and only the service providers that are cached in the local registry are displayed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, a list of providers are downloaded when the user uses the web publishing or online ordering wizards.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;See the documentation for the web publishing and online ordering wizards for more information, including details on specifying service providers in the registry." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional with SP2">Turn off Internet download for Web publishing and online ordering wizards</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Turn off Internet File Association service" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System/Internet Communication Management/Internet Communication settings" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting specifies whether to use the Microsoft Web service for finding an application to open a file with an unhandled file association.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;When a user opens a file that has an extension that is not associated with any applications on the computer, the user is given the choice to select a local application or use the Web service to find an application.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the link and the dialog for using the Web service to open an unhandled file association are removed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user is allowed to use the Web service." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP">Turn off Internet File Association service</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Turn off printing over HTTP" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System/Internet Communication Management/Internet Communication settings" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting specifies whether to allow printing over HTTP from this client.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Printing over HTTP allows a client to print to printers on the intranet as well as the Internet.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This policy setting affects the client side of Internet printing only. It does not prevent this computer from acting as an Internet Printing server and making its shared printers available via HTTP.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, it prevents this client from printing to Internet printers over HTTP.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can choose to print to Internet printers over HTTP.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also, see the &amp;quot;Web-based printing&amp;quot; policy setting in Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Printers." gpmc_supported="At least Windows XP Professional with SP2">Turn off printing over HTTP</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Turn off the &amp;quot;Order Prints&amp;quot; picture task" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System/Internet Communication Management/Internet Communication settings" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting specifies whether the &amp;quot;Order Prints Online&amp;quot; task is available from Picture Tasks in Windows folders.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Order Prints Online Wizard is used to download a list of providers and allow users to order prints online.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the task &amp;quot;Order Prints Online&amp;quot; is removed from Picture Tasks in File Explorer folders.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the task is displayed." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional with SP2">Turn off the &quot;Order Prints&quot; picture task</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Turn off the &amp;quot;Publish to Web&amp;quot; task for files and folders" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System/Internet Communication Management/Internet Communication settings" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting specifies whether the tasks &amp;quot;Publish this file to the Web,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Publish this folder to the Web,&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Publish the selected items to the Web&amp;quot; are available from File and Folder Tasks in Windows folders.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Web Publishing Wizard is used to download a list of providers and allow users to publish content to the web.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, these tasks are removed from the File and Folder tasks in Windows folders.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the tasks are shown." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional with SP2">Turn off the &quot;Publish to Web&quot; task for files and folders</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Turn off the Windows Messenger Customer Experience Improvement Program" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System/Internet Communication Management/Internet Communication settings" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting specifies whether Windows Messenger collects anonymous information about how Windows Messenger software and service is used.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;With the Customer Experience Improvement program, users can allow Microsoft to collect anonymous information about how the product is used.  This information is used to improve the product in future releases.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, Windows Messenger does not collect usage information, and the user settings to enable the collection of usage information are not shown.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, Windows Messenger collects anonymous usage information, and the setting is not shown.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users have the choice to opt in and allow information to be collected." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional with SP2">Turn off the Windows Messenger Customer Experience Improvement Program</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Windows Components/AutoPlay Policies</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Turn off Autoplay" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/AutoPlay Policies" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to turn off the Autoplay feature.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;          Autoplay begins reading from a drive as soon as you insert media in the drive. As a result, the setup file of programs and the music on audio media start immediately.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;          Prior to Windows XP SP2, Autoplay is disabled by default on removable drives, such as the floppy disk drive (but not the CD-ROM drive), and on network drives.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;          Starting with Windows XP SP2, Autoplay is enabled for removable drives as well, including Zip drives and some USB mass storage devices.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;          If you enable this policy setting, Autoplay is disabled on CD-ROM and removable media drives, or disabled on all drives.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;          This policy setting disables Autoplay on additional types of drives. You cannot use this setting to enable Autoplay on drives on which it is disabled by default.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;          If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, AutoPlay is enabled.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;          Note: This policy setting appears in both the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. If the policy settings conflict, the policy setting in Computer Configuration takes precedence over the policy setting in User Configuration." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Turn off Autoplay</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Turn off Autoplay on:</td><td>All drives</td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Windows Components/File Explorer</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow only per user or approved shell extensions" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="This setting is designed to ensure that shell extensions can operate on a per-user basis. If you enable this setting, Windows is directed to only run those shell extensions that have either been approved by an administrator or that will not impact other users of the machine.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;A shell extension only runs if there is an entry in at least one of the following locations in registry.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For shell extensions that have been approved by the administrator and are available to all users of the computer, there must be an entry at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For shell extensions to run on a per-user basis, there must be an entry at HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Allow only per user or approved shell extensions</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Display confirmation dialog when deleting files" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Allows you to have File Explorer display a confirmation dialog  whenever a file is deleted or moved to the Recycle Bin.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, a confirmation dialog is displayed when a file is deleted or moved to the Recycle Bin by the user.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this setting, the default behavior of not displaying a confirmation dialog occurs." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional">Display confirmation dialog when deleting files</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not allow Folder Options to be opened from the Options button on the View tab of the ribbon" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to prevent users from accessing Folder Options through the View tab on the ribbon in File Explorer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Folder Options allows users to change the way files and folders open, what appears in the navigation pane, and other advanced view settings.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users will receive an error message if they tap or click the Options button or choose the Change folder and search options command, and they will not be able to open Folder Options.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can open Folder Options from the View tab on the ribbon." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Do not allow Folder Options to be opened from the Options button on the View tab of the ribbon</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not move deleted files to the Recycle Bin" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="When a file or folder is deleted in File Explorer, a copy of the file or folder is placed in the Recycle Bin. Using this setting, you can change this behavior.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, files and folders that are deleted using File Explorer will not be placed in the Recycle Bin and will therefore be permanently deleted.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this setting, files and folders deleted using File Explorer will be placed in the Recycle Bin." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional">Do not move deleted files to the Recycle Bin</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not request alternate credentials" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from submitting alternate logon credentials to install a program.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting suppresses the &amp;quot;Install Program As Other User&amp;quot; dialog box for local and network installations. This dialog box, which prompts the current user for the user name and password of an administrator, appears when users who are not administrators try to install programs locally on their computers. This setting allows administrators who have logged on as regular users to install programs without logging off and logging on again using their administrator credentials.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Many programs can be installed only by an administrator. If you enable this setting and a user does not have sufficient permissions to install a program, the installation continues with the current user&amp;#39;s logon credentials. As a result, the installation might fail, or it might complete but not include all features. Or, it might appear to complete successfully, but the installed program might not operate correctly.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the &amp;quot;Install Program As Other User&amp;quot; dialog box appears whenever users install programs locally on the computer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;By default, users are not prompted for alternate logon credentials when installing programs from a network share. If enabled, this setting overrides the &amp;quot;Request credentials for network installations&amp;quot; setting." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Do not request alternate credentials</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not track Shell shortcuts during roaming" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting determines whether Windows traces shortcuts back to their sources when it cannot find the target on the user&amp;#39;s system.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Shortcut files typically include an absolute path to the original target file as well as the relative path to the current target file. When the system cannot find the file in the current target path, then, by default, it searches for the target in the original path. If the shortcut has been copied to a different computer, the original path might lead to a network computer, including external resources, such as an Internet server.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, Windows only searches the current target path. It does not search for the original path even when it cannot find the target file in the current target path.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows searches for the original path when it cannot find the target file in the current target path." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Do not track Shell shortcuts during roaming</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hides the Manage item on the File Explorer context menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes the Manage item from the File Explorer context menu. This context menu appears when you right-click File Explorer or My Computer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Manage item opens Computer Management (Compmgmt.msc), a console tool that includes many of the primary Windows 2000 administrative tools, such as Event Viewer, Device Manager, and Disk Management. You must be an administrator to use many of the features of these tools.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting does not remove the Computer Management item from the Start menu (Start, Programs, Administrative Tools, Computer Management), nor does it prevent users from using other methods to start Computer Management.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Tip: To hide all context menus, use the &amp;quot;Remove File Explorer&amp;#39;s default context menu&amp;quot; setting." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Hides the Manage item on the File Explorer context menu</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Maximum number of recent documents" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="&amp;quot;This policy setting allows you to set the maximum number of shortcuts the system can display in the Recent Items menu on the Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Recent Items menu contains shortcuts to the nonprogram files the user has most recently opened.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the system displays the number of shortcuts specified by the policy setting.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, by default, the system displays shortcuts to the 10 most recently opened documents.&amp;quot;" gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000">Maximum number of recent documents</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Maximum number of recent documents</td><td>15</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="No Computers Near Me in Network Locations" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to remove computers in the user&amp;#39;s workgroup and domain from lists of network resources in File Explorer and Network Locations.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the system removes the &amp;quot;Computers Near Me&amp;quot; option and the icons representing nearby computers from Network Locations. This policy setting also removes these icons from the Map Network Drive browser.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, computers in the user&amp;#39;s workgroup and domain appear in lists of network resources in File Explorer and Network Locations.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This policy setting does not prevent users from connecting to computers in their workgroup or domain by other commonly used methods, such as typing the share name in the Run dialog box or the Map Network Drive dialog box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To remove network computers from lists of network resources, use the &amp;quot;No Entire Network in Network Locations&amp;quot; policy setting.&lt;br/&gt;" gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">No Computers Near Me in Network Locations</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="No Entire Network in Network Locations" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes all computers outside of the user&amp;#39;s workgroup or local domain from lists of network resources in File Explorer and Network Locations.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, the system removes the Entire Network option and the icons representing networked computers from Network Locations and from the browser associated with the Map Network Drive option.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting does not prevent users from viewing or connecting to computers in their workgroup or domain. It also does not prevent users from connecting to remote computers by other commonly used methods, such as by typing the share name in the Run dialog box or the Map Network Drive dialog box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To remove computers in the user&amp;#39;s workgroup or domain from lists of network resources, use the &amp;quot;No Computers Near Me in Network Locations&amp;quot; setting.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: It is a requirement for third-party applications with Windows 2000 or later certification to adhere to this setting." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">No Entire Network in Network Locations</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove &amp;quot;Map Network Drive&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Disconnect Network Drive&amp;quot;" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from using File Explorer or Network Locations to map or disconnect network drives.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, the system removes the Map Network Drive and Disconnect Network Drive commands from the toolbar and Tools menus in File Explorer and Network Locations and from menus that appear when you right-click the File Explorer or Network Locations icons.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting does not prevent users from connecting to another computer by typing the name of a shared folder in the Run dialog box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting was documented incorrectly on the Explain tab in Group Policy for Windows 2000. The Explain tab states incorrectly that this setting prevents users from connecting and disconnecting drives.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: It is a requirement for third-party applications with Windows 2000 or later certification to adhere to this setting." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Remove &quot;Map Network Drive&quot; and &quot;Disconnect Network Drive&quot;</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove CD Burning features" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to remove CD Burning features. File Explorer allows you to create and modify re-writable CDs if you have a CD writer connected to your PC.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, all features in the File Explorer that allow you to use your CD writer are removed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users are able to use the File Explorer CD burning features.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This policy setting does not prevent users from using third-party applications to create or modify CDs using a CD writer." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional">Remove CD Burning features</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove DFS tab" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to remove the DFS tab from File Explorer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the DFS (Distributed File System) tab is removed from File Explorer and from other programs that use the File Explorer browser, such as My Computer. As a result, users cannot use this tab to view or change the properties of the DFS shares available from their computer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This policy setting does not prevent users from using other methods to configure DFS.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the DFS tab is available." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Remove DFS tab</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove File Explorer&amp;#39;s default context menu" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes shortcut menus from the desktop and File Explorer. Shortcut menus appear when you right-click an item.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, menus do not appear when you right-click the desktop or when you right-click the items in File Explorer. This setting does not prevent users from using other methods to issue commands available on the shortcut menus." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Remove File Explorer&#39;s default context menu</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove File menu from File Explorer" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes the File menu from My Computer and File Explorer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting does not prevent users from using other methods to perform tasks available on the File menu." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Remove File menu from File Explorer</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Hardware tab" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes the Hardware tab.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting removes the Hardware tab from Mouse, Keyboard, and Sounds and Audio Devices in Control Panel. It also removes the Hardware tab from the Properties dialog box for all local drives, including hard drives, floppy disk drives, and CD-ROM drives. As a result, users cannot use the Hardware tab to view or change the device list or device properties, or use the Troubleshoot button to resolve problems with the device." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Remove Hardware tab</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Search button from File Explorer" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to remove the Search button from the File Explorer toolbar.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the Search button is removed from the Standard Buttons toolbar that appears in File Explorer and other programs that use the File Explorer window, such as My Computer and Network Locations.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Enabling this policy setting does not remove the Search button or affect any search features of Internet browser windows, such as the Internet Explorer window.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Search button is available from the File Explorer toolbar.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This policy setting does not affect the Search items on the File Explorer context menu or on the Start menu. To remove Search from the Start menu, use the &amp;quot;Remove Search menu from Start menu&amp;quot; policy setting (in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar). To hide all context menus, use the &amp;quot;Remove File Explorer&amp;#39;s default context menu&amp;quot; policy setting." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Remove Search button from File Explorer</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Security tab" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes the Security tab from File Explorer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, users opening the Properties dialog box for all file system objects, including folders, files, shortcuts, and drives, will not be able to access the Security tab. As a result, users will be able to neither change the security settings nor view a list of all users that have access to the resource in question.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this setting, users will be able to access the security tab." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional">Remove Security tab</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove Shared Documents from My Computer" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to remove the Shared Documents folder from My Computer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;When a Windows client is in a workgroup, a Shared Documents icon appears in the File Explorer Web view under &amp;quot;Other Places&amp;quot; and also under &amp;quot;Files Stored on This Computer&amp;quot; in My Computer. Using this policy setting, you can choose not to have these items displayed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the Shared Documents folder is not displayed in the Web view or in My Computer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Shared Documents folder is displayed in Web view and also in My Computer when the client is part of a workgroup.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note:  The ability to remove the Shared Documents folder via Group Policy is only available on Windows XP Professional." gpmc_supported="Windows XP Professional only">Remove Shared Documents from My Computer</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove UI to change keyboard navigation indicator setting" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Disables the &amp;quot;Hide keyboard navigation indicators until I use the ALT key&amp;quot; option in Display in Control Panel.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;When this Display Properties option is selected, the underlining that indicates a keyboard shortcut character (hot key) does not appear on menus until you press ALT.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Effects, such as transitory underlines, are designed to enhance the user&amp;#39;s experience but might be confusing or distracting to some users." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Remove UI to change keyboard navigation indicator setting</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove UI to change menu animation setting" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to prevent users from enabling or disabling minor animations in the operating system for the movement of windows, menus, and lists.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the &amp;quot;Use transition effects for menus and tooltips&amp;quot; option in Display in Control Panel is disabled, and cannot be toggled by users.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Effects, such as animation, are designed to enhance the user&amp;#39;s experience but might be confusing or distracting to some users.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users are allowed to turn on or off these minor system animations using the &amp;quot;Use transition effects for menus and tooltips&amp;quot; option in Display in Control Panel." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Remove UI to change menu animation setting</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Request credentials for network installations" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prompts users for alternate logon credentials during network-based installations.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting displays the &amp;quot;Install Program As Other User&amp;quot; dialog box even when a program is being installed from files on a network computer across a local area network connection.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, this dialog box appears only when users are installing programs from local media.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The &amp;quot;Install Program as Other User&amp;quot; dialog box prompts the current user for the user name and password of an administrator. This setting allows administrators who have logged on as regular users to install programs without logging off and logging on again using their administrator credentials.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If the dialog box does not appear, the installation proceeds with the current user&amp;#39;s permissions. If these permissions are not sufficient, the installation might fail, or it might complete but not include all features. Or, it might appear to complete successfully, but the installed program might not operate correctly.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: If it is enabled, the &amp;quot;Do not request alternate credentials&amp;quot; setting takes precedence over this setting. When that setting is enabled, users are not prompted for alternate logon credentials on any installation." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Request credentials for network installations</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Turn off caching of thumbnail pictures" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to turn off caching of thumbnail pictures.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, thumbnail views are not cached.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, thumbnail views are cached.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: For shared corporate workstations or computers where security is a top concern, you should enable this policy setting to turn off the thumbnail view cache, because the thumbnail cache can be read by everyone." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional">Turn off caching of thumbnail pictures</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Turn off shell protocol protected mode" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to configure the amount of functionality that the shell protocol can have. When using the full functionality of this protocol, applications can open folders and launch files. The protected mode reduces the functionality of this protocol allowing applications to only open a limited set of folders. Applications are not able to open files with this protocol when it is in the protected mode. It is recommended to leave this protocol in the protected mode to increase the security of Windows.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting the protocol is fully enabled, allowing the opening of folders and files.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting the protocol is in the protected mode, allowing applications to only open a limited set of folders.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting the protocol is in the protected mode, allowing applications to only open a limited set of folders." gpmc_supported="At least Windows XP Professional with SP2">Turn off shell protocol protected mode</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Turn off Windows Key hotkeys" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Turn off Windows Key hotkeys.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Keyboards with a Windows key provide users with shortcuts to common shell features. For example, pressing the keyboard sequence Windows+R opens the Run dialog box; pressing Windows+E starts File Explorer. By using this setting, you can disable these Windows Key hotkeys.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, the Windows Key hotkeys are unavailable.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this setting, the Windows Key hotkeys are available." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003">Turn off Windows Key hotkeys</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
</table>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hide the common dialog places bar" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer/Common Open File Dialog" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes the shortcut bar from the Open dialog box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting, and others in this folder, lets you remove new features added in Windows 2000 Professional, so that the Open dialog box looks like it did in Windows NT 4.0 and earlier. These policies only affect programs that use the standard Open dialog box provided to developers of Windows programs.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To see an example of the standard Open dialog box, start Wordpad and, on the File menu, click Open.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: In Windows Vista, this policy  setting applies only to applications that are using the Windows XP common dialog box style. This policy setting does not apply to the new Windows Vista common dialog box style. It is a requirement for third-party applications with Windows 2000 or later certification to adhere to this setting." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Hide the common dialog places bar</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hide the dropdown list of recent files" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer/Common Open File Dialog" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes the list of most recently used files from the Open dialog box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the &amp;quot;File name&amp;quot; field includes a drop-down list of recently used files. If you enable this setting, the &amp;quot;File name&amp;quot; field is a simple text box. Users must browse directories to find a file or type a file name in the text box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting, and others in this folder, lets you remove new features added in Windows 2000 Professional, so that the Open dialog box looks like it did in Windows NT 4.0 and earlier. These policies only affect programs that use the standard Open dialog box provided to developers of Windows programs.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To see an example of the standard Open dialog box, start Wordpad and, on the File menu, click Open.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: In Windows Vista, this policy  setting applies only to applications that are using the Windows XP common dialog box style. This policy setting does not apply to the new Windows Vista common dialog box style. It is a requirement for third-party applications with Windows 2000 or later certification to adhere to this setting." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Hide the dropdown list of recent files</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Items displayed in Places Bar" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer/Common Open File Dialog" gpmc_settingDescription="Configures the list of items displayed in the Places Bar in the Windows File/Open dialog. If enable this setting you can specify from 1 to 5 items to be displayed in the Places Bar.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The valid items you may display in the Places Bar are:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;1) Shortcuts to a local folders -- (ex. C:\Windows)&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;2) Shortcuts to remote folders -- (\\server\share)&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;3) FTP folders&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;4) web folders&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;5) Common Shell folders.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The list of Common Shell Folders that may be specified:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Desktop, Recent Places, Documents, Pictures, Music, Recently Changed, Attachments and Saved Searches.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this setting the default list of items will be displayed in the Places Bar.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: In Windows Vista, this policy  setting applies only to applications that are using the Windows XP common dialog box style. This policy setting does not apply to the new Windows Vista common dialog box style." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional">Items displayed in Places Bar</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable caching of Auto-Proxy scripts" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents automatic proxy scripts, which interact with a server to automatically configure users&amp;#39; proxy settings, from being stored in the users&amp;#39; cache.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy, automatic proxy scripts will not be stored temporarily on the users&amp;#39; computer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy or do not configure it, automatic proxy scripts can be stored in the users&amp;#39; cache." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Disable caching of Auto-Proxy scripts</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable changing accessibility settings" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="If you enable this policy, the user cannot modify the Accessibility options. All options in the &amp;quot;Accessibility&amp;quot; window on the General Tab in the Internet Options dialog box appear dimmed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change accessibility settings, such as overriding fonts and colors on Web pages.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you set the &amp;quot;Disable the General page&amp;quot; policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), you do not need to set this policy, because the &amp;quot;Disable the General page&amp;quot; policy removes the General tab from the interface." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Disable changing accessibility settings</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable changing Advanced page settings" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from changing settings on the Advanced tab in the Internet Options dialog box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can select or clear settings on the Advanced tab.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you set the &amp;quot;Disable the Advanced page&amp;quot; policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), you do not need to set this policy, because the &amp;quot;Disable the Advanced page&amp;quot; policy removes the Advanced tab from the interface." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Disable changing Advanced page settings</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable changing Automatic Configuration settings" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="This setting specifies to automatically detect the proxy server settings used to connect to the Internet and customize Internet Explorer. This setting specifies that Internet explorer use the configuration settings provided in a file by the system administrator.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the user will not be able to do automatic configuration. You can import your current connection settings from your machine using Internet Explorer Maintenance under Admin Templates using group policy editor.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do no configure this policy setting, the user will have the freedom to automatically configure these settings." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Disable changing Automatic Configuration settings</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable changing Calendar and Contact settings" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from changing the default programs for managing schedules and contacts.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy, the Calendar and Contact combo 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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If 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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This &amp;quot;Disable the Programs Page&amp;quot; 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." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0. Not supported on Windows Vista">Disable changing Calendar and Contact settings</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable changing certificate settings" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from changing certificate settings in Internet Explorer. Certificates are used to verify the identity of software publishers.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy, the settings in the Certificates area on the Content tab in the Internet Options dialog box appear dimmed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If 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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The &amp;quot;Disable the Content page&amp;quot; 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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Caution: 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&amp;#39;t already been configured for Internet Explorer." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Disable changing certificate settings</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable changing color settings" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from changing the default Web page colors.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If 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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change the default background and text color of Web pages.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you set the &amp;quot;Disable the General page&amp;quot; policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), you do not need to set this policy, because the &amp;quot;Disable the General page&amp;quot; policy removes the General tab from the interface.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: The default Web page colors are ignored on Web pages in which the author has specified the background and text colors." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Disable changing color settings</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable changing connection settings" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from changing dial-up settings.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy, the Settings button on the Connections tab in the Internet Options dialog box appears dimmed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change their settings for dial-up connections.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you set the &amp;quot;Disable the Connections page&amp;quot; policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), you do not need to set this policy, because the &amp;quot;Disable the Connections page&amp;quot; policy removes the Connections tab from the interface." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Disable changing connection settings</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable changing default browser check" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents Microsoft Internet Explorer from checking to see whether it is the default browser.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If 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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If 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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This policy is intended for organizations that do not want users to determine which browser should be their default.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The &amp;quot;Disable the Programs page&amp;quot; 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." gpmc_supported="Only Internet Explorer 5.0 through Internet Explorer 9.0">Disable changing default browser check</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable changing font settings" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from changing font settings.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy, users will not be able to change font settings for viewing Web pages. All font settings visible after pressing the &amp;quot;Fonts&amp;quot; button on the General Tab in the Internet Options dialog box will be disabled.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change the default fonts for viewing Web pages.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you set the &amp;quot;Disable the General page&amp;quot; policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), you do not need to set this policy, because the &amp;quot;Disable the General page&amp;quot; policy removes the General tab from the interface.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: The default font settings colors are ignored in cases in which the Web page author has specified the font attributes." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Disable changing font settings</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable changing home page settings" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="The Home page specified on the General tab of the Internet Options dialog box is the default Web page that Internet Explorer loads whenever it is run.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, a user cannot set a custom default home page. You must specify which default home page should load on the user machine. For machines with at least Internet Explorer 7, the home page can be set within this policy to override other home page policies.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Home page box is enabled and users can choose their own home page." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Disable changing home page settings</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable changing language settings" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from changing language preference settings.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy, users will not be able to set language preferences to read websites. Language preference settings visible after pressing the &amp;quot;Languages&amp;quot; button on the General Tab in the Internet Options dialog box will be disabled.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change the language preference settings for viewing Web sites for languages in which the character set has been installed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you set the &amp;quot;Disable the General page&amp;quot; policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), you do not need to set this policy, because the &amp;quot;Disable the General page&amp;quot; policy removes the General tab from the interface." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Disable changing language settings</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable changing link color settings" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from changing the colors of links on Web pages.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If 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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change the default color of links on Web pages.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you set the &amp;quot;Disable the General page&amp;quot; policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), you do not need to set this policy, because the &amp;quot;Disable the General page&amp;quot; policy removes the General tab from the interface.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: The default link colors are ignored on Web pages on which the author has specified link colors." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Disable changing link color settings</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable changing Messaging settings" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from changing the default programs for messaging tasks.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If 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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If 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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The &amp;quot;Disable the Programs page&amp;quot; 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." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0. Not supported on Windows Vista">Disable changing Messaging settings</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable changing Profile Assistant settings" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from changing Profile Assistant settings.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If 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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change their profile information, such as their street and e-mail addresses.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The &amp;quot;Disable the Content page&amp;quot; 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." gpmc_supported="Only Internet Explorer 5.0 and Internet Explorer 6.0">Disable changing Profile Assistant settings</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable changing ratings settings" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from changing ratings that help control the type of Internet content that can be viewed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy, the settings in the Content Advisor area on the Content tab in the Internet Options dialog box appear dimmed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change their ratings settings.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The &amp;quot;Disable the Ratings page&amp;quot; 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." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Disable changing ratings settings</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable changing Temporary Internet files settings" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If 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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change their cache settings.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you set the &amp;quot;Disable the General page&amp;quot; policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), you do not need to set this policy, because the &amp;quot;Disable the General page&amp;quot; policy removes the General tab from the interface." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Disable changing Temporary Internet files settings</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable external branding of Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents branding of Internet programs, such as customization of Internet Explorer and Outlook Express logos and title bars, by another party.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy, it prevents customization of the browser by another party, such as an Internet service provider or Internet content provider.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This policy is intended for administrators who want to maintain a consistent browser across an organization." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Disable external branding of Internet Explorer</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable Import/Export Settings wizard" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy settings disables the Import/Export Settings wizard. This wizard allows you to import settings from another browser, import settings from a file, or export settings to a file. Importing settings from another browser allows the user to import favorites and feeds from other browsers. Importing settings from a file allows the user to import favorites, feeds and cookies from a file. Exporting settings to a file allows the user to export favorites, feeds and cookies to a file.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the user will not be able to use the Import/Export Settings wizard.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user will be able to use the Import/Export Settings wizard." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Disable Import/Export Settings wizard</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable Internet Connection wizard" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from running the Internet Connection Wizard.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy, the Setup button on the Connections tab in the Internet Options dialog box appears dimmed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Users 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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change their connection settings by running the Internet Connection Wizard.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This policy overlaps with the &amp;quot;Disable the Connections page&amp;quot; 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." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Disable Internet Connection wizard</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable the Reset Web Settings feature" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from restoring default settings for home and search pages.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy, the Reset Web Settings button on the Programs tab in the Internet Options dialog box appears dimmed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can restore the default settings for home and search pages.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The &amp;quot;Disable the Programs page&amp;quot; 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." gpmc_supported="Only Internet Explorer 5.0 and Internet Explorer 6.0">Disable the Reset Web Settings feature</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Display error message on proxy script download failure" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Specifies that error messages will be displayed to users if problems occur with proxy scripts.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy, error messages will be displayed when the browser does not download or run a script to set proxy settings.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy or do not configure it, error messages will not be displayed when problems occur with proxy scripts." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Display error message on proxy script download failure</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not allow users to enable or disable add-ons" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether users have the ability to allow or deny add-ons through Add-On Manager.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users cannot enable or disable add-ons through Add-On Manager.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the appropriate controls in the Add-On Manager will be available to the user." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Do not allow users to enable or disable add-ons</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Identity Manager: Prevent users from using Identities" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from configuring unique identities by using Identity Manager.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Identity 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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If 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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can set up and change identities." gpmc_supported="Only Internet Explorer 5.0 and Internet Explorer 6.0">Identity Manager: Prevent users from using Identities</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent changing proxy settings" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting specifies if a user can change proxy settings.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the user will not be able to configure proxy settings.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can configure proxy settings." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Prevent changing proxy settings</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent configuration of how windows open" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to configure how windows open in Internet Explorer when the user clicks links from other applications.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the user cannot configure how windows open in Internet Explorer when he or she clicks links from other applications. You must specify one of the following:&lt;br/&gt;    • Open in an existing Internet Explorer window. If tabbed browsing is enabled, a new tab is created in this scenario.&lt;br/&gt;    • Open a new Internet Explorer window.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can configure how windows open when he or she clicks links from other applications." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 7.0">Prevent configuration of how windows open</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Select where to open links</td><td>Open in a new Internet Explorer window</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Search: Disable Find Files via F3 within the browser" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Disables using the F3 key to search in Internet Explorer and File Explorer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy, the search functionality of the F3 key is disabled. Users cannot press F3 to search the Internet (from Internet Explorer) or to search the hard disk (from File Explorer). If the user presses F3, a prompt appears that informs the user that this feature has been disabled.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can press F3 to search the Internet (from Internet Explorer) or the hard disk (from File Explorer).&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This policy is intended for situations in which administrators do not want users to explore the Internet or the hard disk.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This policy can be used in coordination with the &amp;quot;File Menu: Disable Open menu option&amp;quot; policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Browser Menus), which prevents users from opening files by using the browser." gpmc_supported="Only Internet Explorer 5.0 and Internet Explorer 6.0">Search: Disable Find Files via F3 within the browser</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Turn off Crash Detection" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage the crash detection feature of add-on Management.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, a crash in Internet Explorer will exhibit behavior found in Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 and earlier, namely to invoke Windows Error Reporting. All policy settings for Windows Error Reporting continue to apply.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the crash detection feature for add-on management will be functional." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Turn off Crash Detection</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Turn off pop-up management" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage pop-up management functionality in Internet Explorer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the Control Panel information relating to pop-up management will be unavailable (grayed out) and all other pop-up manager controls, notifications, and dialog boxes will not appear. Pop-up windows will continue to function as they did in Windows XP Service Pack 1 or earlier, although windows launched off screen will continue to be re-positioned onscreen.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the popup management feature will be functional." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Turn off pop-up management</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Use Automatic Detection for dial-up connections" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer" gpmc_settingDescription="Specifies that Automatic Detection will be used to configure dial-up settings for users.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Automatic Detection uses a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or DNS server to customize the browser the first time it is started.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy, users&amp;#39; dial-up settings will be configured by Automatic Detection.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;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." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Use Automatic Detection for dial-up connections</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Delete Browsing History</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable &amp;quot;Configuring History&amp;quot;" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Delete Browsing History" gpmc_settingDescription="This setting specifies the number of days that Internet Explorer tracks views of pages in the History List. To access the Temporary Internet Files and History Settings dialog box, from the Menu bar, on the Tools menu, click Internet Options, click the General tab, and then click Settings under Browsing history.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, a user cannot set the number of days that Internet Explorer tracks views of the pages in the History List. You must specify the number of days that Internet Explorer tracks views of pages in the History List. Users can not delete browsing history.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, a user can set the number of days that Internet Explorer tracks views of pages in the History list. Users can delete browsing history." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Disable &quot;Configuring History&quot;</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Days to keep pages in History</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable the Connections page" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel" gpmc_settingDescription="Removes the Connections tab from the interface in the Internet Options dialog box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy, users are prevented from seeing and changing connection and proxy settings.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can see and change these settings.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;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:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&amp;quot;Disable Internet Connection Wizard&amp;quot;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&amp;quot;Disable changing connection settings&amp;quot;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&amp;quot;Prevent changing proxy settings&amp;quot;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&amp;quot;Disable changing Automatic Configuration settings&amp;quot;" gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 5.0">Disable the Connections page</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone Template" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page" gpmc_settingDescription="This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level, for example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this template policy setting and select a security level, all values for individual settings in the zone will be overwritten by the standard template defaults.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this template policy setting, no security level is configured.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this template policy setting, no security level is configured.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note. Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL&amp;#39;s zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note. It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone Template</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Locked-Down Trusted Sites</td><td>Low</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Site to Zone Assignment List" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage a list of sites that you want to associate with a particular security zone. These zone numbers have associated security settings that apply to all of the sites in the zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Internet Explorer has 4 security zones, numbered 1-4, and these are used by this policy setting to associate sites to zones. They are: (1) Intranet zone, (2) Trusted Sites zone, (3) Internet zone, and (4) Restricted Sites zone. Security settings can be set for each of these zones through other policy settings, and their default settings are: Trusted Sites zone (Low template), Intranet zone (Medium-Low template), Internet zone (Medium template), and Restricted Sites zone (High template). (The Local Machine zone and its locked down equivalent have special security settings that protect your local computer.)&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, you can enter a list of sites and their related zone numbers. The association of a site with a zone will ensure that the security settings for the specified zone are applied to the site.&amp;#160; For each entry that you add to the list, enter the following information:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Valuename – A host for an intranet site, or a fully qualified domain name for other sites. The valuename may also include&amp;#160;a specific&amp;#160;protocol. For example, if you enter http://www.contoso.com&amp;#160;as the valuename, other protocols are not affected.&amp;#160;If you enter just www.contoso.com,&amp;#160;then all protocols&amp;#160;are affected for that site, including http, https, ftp, and so on. The site may also be expressed as an IP address (e.g., 127.0.0.1) or range (e.g., 127.0.0.1-10). To avoid creating conflicting policies, do not include additional characters after the domain such as trailing slashes or URL path. For example, policy settings for www.contoso.com and www.contoso.com/mail would be treated as the same policy setting by Internet Explorer, and would therefore be in conflict.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Value - A number indicating the zone with which this site should be associated for security settings. The Internet Explorer zones described above are 1-4.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy, users may choose their own site-to-zone assignments." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Site to Zone Assignment List</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><th scope="col">Enter the zone assignments here.</th><th scope="col">&nbsp;</th></tr>
<tr><td>altair</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td>http://10.217.25.70/</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td>http://config.crossknowledge.com</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td>http://cours.crossknowledge.com</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td>http://sigal.crossknowledge.com</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td>https://helpdesk-fr.teleperformance.com/caisd/pdmweb.exe</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td>reporting.teleperformance.fr</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td>tntukweb02</td><td>2</td></tr>
<tr><td>vega</td><td>2</td></tr>
</table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Trusted Sites Zone Template" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page" gpmc_settingDescription="This template policy setting allows you to configure policy settings in this zone consistent with a selected security level, for example, Low, Medium Low, Medium, or High.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this template policy setting and select a security level, all values for individual settings in the zone will be overwritten by the standard template defaults.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this template policy setting, no security level is configured.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this template policy setting, no security level is configured.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note. Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security and Network Protocol Lockdown operate by comparing the settings in the active URL&amp;#39;s zone against those in the Locked-Down equivalent zone. If you select a security level for any zone (including selecting no security), the same change should be made to the Locked-Down equivalent.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note. It is recommended to configure template policy settings in one Group Policy object (GPO) and configure any related individual policy settings in a separate GPO. You can then use Group Policy management features (for example, precedence, inheritance, or enforce) to apply individual settings to specific targets." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Trusted Sites Zone Template</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Trusted Sites</td><td>Low</td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Intranet Zone</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Download signed ActiveX controls" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Intranet Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether users may download signed ActiveX controls from a page in the zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy, users can download signed controls without user intervention. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to download controls signed by publishers who aren&amp;#39;t trusted. Code signed by trusted publishers is silently downloaded.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable the policy setting, signed controls cannot be downloaded.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users are queried whether to download controls signed by publishers who aren&amp;#39;t trusted.  Code signed by trusted publishers is silently downloaded." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Download signed ActiveX controls</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Download signed ActiveX controls</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Download unsigned ActiveX controls" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Intranet Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether users may download unsigned ActiveX controls from the zone. Such code is potentially harmful, especially when coming from an untrusted zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users can run unsigned controls without user intervention. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow the unsigned control to run.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, users cannot run unsigned controls.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users cannot run unsigned controls." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Download unsigned ActiveX controls</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Download unsigned ActiveX controls</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Run ActiveX controls and plugins" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Intranet Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether ActiveX controls and plug-ins can be run on pages from the specified zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, controls and plug-ins can run without user intervention.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you selected Prompt in the drop-down box, users are asked to choose whether to allow the controls or plug-in to run.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, controls and plug-ins are prevented from running.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, controls and plug-ins can run without user intervention." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Run ActiveX controls and plugins</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Run ActiveX controls and plugins</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Use Pop-up Blocker" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Intranet Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether unwanted pop-up windows appear. Pop-up windows that are opened when the end user clicks a link are not blocked.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, most unwanted pop-up windows are prevented from appearing.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, pop-up windows are not prevented from appearing.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, pop-up windows are not prevented from appearing." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Use Pop-up Blocker</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Access data sources across domains" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO).&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users can load a page in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow a page to be loaded in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, users cannot load a page in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users can load a page in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Access data sources across domains</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Access data sources across domains</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow active scripting" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether script code on pages in the zone is run.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, script code on pages in the zone can run automatically. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow script code on pages in the zone to run.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, script code on pages in the zone is prevented from running.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users are queried to choose whether to allow script code on pages in the Local Machine zone to run." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Allow active scripting</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Allow active scripting</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow binary and script behaviors" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage dynamic binary and script behaviors: components that encapsulate specific functionality for HTML elements to which they were attached.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, binary and script behaviors are available. If you select Administrator approved in the drop-down box, only behaviors listed in the Admin-approved Behaviors under Binary Behaviors Security Restriction policy are available.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, binary and script behaviors are not available unless applications have implemented a custom security manager.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, only behaviors listed in the Admin-approved Behaviors under Binary Behaviors Security Restriction policy are available." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Allow binary and script behaviors</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Allow Binary and Script Behaviors</td><td>Administrator approved</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether scripts can perform a clipboard operation (for example, cut, copy, and paste) in a specified region.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, a script can perform a clipboard operation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried as to whether to perform clipboard operations.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, a script cannot perform a clipboard operation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, a script can perform a clipboard operation." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Allow paste operations via script</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether users can drag files or copy and paste files from a source within the zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users can drag files or copy and paste files from this zone automatically. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to drag or copy files from this zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, users are prevented from dragging files or copying and pasting files from this zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users can drag files or copy and paste files from this zone automatically." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow file downloads" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether file downloads are permitted from the zone. This option is determined by the zone of the page with the link causing the download, not the zone from which the file is delivered.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, files can be downloaded from the zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, files are prevented from being downloaded from the zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; If you do not configure this policy setting, files can be downloaded from the zone." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Allow file downloads</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Allow file downloads</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow font downloads" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, HTML fonts can be downloaded automatically. If you enable this policy setting and Prompt is selected in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow HTML fonts to download.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, HTML fonts are prevented from downloading.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, HTML fonts can be downloaded automatically." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Allow font downloads</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Allow font downloads</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow installation of desktop items" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether users can install Active Desktop items from this zone. The settings for this option are: If you enable this policy setting, users can install desktop items from this zone automatically.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to install desktop items from this zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, users are prevented from installing desktop items from this zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users can install desktop items from this zone automatically." gpmc_supported="Only Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 through IE8 inclusive">Allow installation of desktop items</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Allow installation of desktop items</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow META REFRESH" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether a user&amp;#39;s browser can be redirected to another Web page if the author of the Web page uses the Meta Refresh setting (tag) to redirect browsers to another Web page.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, a user&amp;#39;s browser that loads a page containing an active Meta Refresh setting can be redirected to another Web page.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, a user&amp;#39;s browser that loads a page containing an active Meta Refresh setting cannot be redirected to another Web page.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, a user&amp;#39;s browser that loads a page containing an active Meta Refresh setting can be redirected to another Web page." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Allow META REFRESH</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Allow META REFRESH</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage restrictions on script-initiated pop-up windows and windows that include the title and status bars.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, Windows Restrictions security will not apply in this zone. The security zone runs without the added layer of security provided by this feature.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, the possible harmful actions contained in script-initiated pop-up windows and windows that include the title and status bars cannot be run. This Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as dictated by the Scripted Windows Security Restrictions feature control setting for the process.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, the possible harmful actions contained in script-initiated pop-up windows and windows that include the title and status bars cannot be run. This Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as dictated by the Scripted Windows Security Restrictions feature control setting for the process." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting manages whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users will receive a prompt when a site instantiates an ActiveX control they do not have installed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, ActiveX control installations will be blocked using the Notification bar. Users can click on the Notification bar to allow the ActiveX control prompt.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, ActiveX control installations will be blocked using the Notification bar. Users can click on the Notification bar to allow the ActiveX control prompt." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Automatic prompting for file downloads" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting determines whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, users will receive a file download dialog for automatic download attempts.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this setting, file downloads that are not user-initiated will be blocked, and users will see the Notification bar instead of the file download dialog. Users can then click the Notification bar to allow the file download prompt." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Automatic prompting for file downloads</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Automatic prompting for file downloads</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Display mixed content" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether users can display nonsecure items and manage whether users receive a security information message to display pages containing both secure and nonsecure items.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, and the drop-down box is set to Enable, the user does not receive a security information message (This page contains both secure and nonsecure items. Do you want to display the nonsecure items?) and nonsecure content can be displayed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If the drop-down box is set to Prompt, the user will receive the security information message on the Web pages that contain both secure (https://) and nonsecure (http://) content.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, users cannot receive the security information message and nonsecure content cannot be displayed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, the user will receive the security information message on the Web pages that contain both secure (https://) and nonsecure (http://) content." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Display mixed content</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Display mixed content</td><td>Prompt</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists." gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether users are prompted to select a certificate when no certificate or only one certificate exists.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer does not prompt users with a &amp;quot;Client Authentication&amp;quot; message when they connect to a Web site that has no certificate or only one certificate.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer prompts users with a &amp;quot;Client Authentication&amp;quot; message when they connect to a Web site that has no certificate or only one certificate.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer prompts users with a Client Authentication message when they connect to a Web site that has no certificate or only one certificate." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Download signed ActiveX controls" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether users may download signed ActiveX controls from a page in the zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy, users can download signed controls without user intervention. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to download controls signed by publishers who aren&amp;#39;t trusted. Code signed by trusted publishers is silently downloaded.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable the policy setting, signed controls cannot be downloaded.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users can download signed controls without user intervention." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Download signed ActiveX controls</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Download signed ActiveX controls</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Download unsigned ActiveX controls" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether users may download unsigned ActiveX controls from the zone. Such code is potentially harmful, especially when coming from an untrusted zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users can run unsigned controls without user intervention. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow the unsigned control to run.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, users cannot run unsigned controls.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users cannot run unsigned controls." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Download unsigned ActiveX controls</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Download unsigned ActiveX controls</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Enable MIME Sniffing" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage MIME sniffing for file promotion from one type to another based on a MIME sniff. A MIME sniff is the recognition by Internet Explorer of the file type based on a bit signature.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the MIME Sniffing Safety Feature will not apply in this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security provided by this feature.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, the actions that may be harmful cannot run; this Internet Explorer security feature will be turned on in this zone, as dictated by the feature control setting for the process.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, the actions that may be harmful cannot run; this Internet Explorer security feature will be turned on in this zone, as dictated by the feature control setting for the process." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Enable MIME Sniffing</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Enable MIME Sniffing</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage ActiveX controls not marked as safe.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, ActiveX controls are run, loaded with parameters, and scripted without setting object safety for untrusted data or scripts. This setting is not recommended, except for secure and administered zones. This setting causes both unsafe and safe controls to be initialized and scripted, ignoring the Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting option.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting and select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow the control to be loaded with parameters or scripted.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, ActiveX controls that cannot be made safe are not loaded with parameters or scripted.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, ActiveX controls that cannot be made safe are not loaded with parameters or scripted." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Java permissions" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage permissions for Java applets.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, you can choose options from the drop-down box. Custom, to control permissions settings individually.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Low Safety enables applets to perform all operations.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and user-controlled file I/O.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;High Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox. Disable Java to prevent any applets from running.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, Java applets cannot run.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, Java applets are disabled." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Java permissions</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Java permissions</td><td>Disable Java</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Launching applications and files in an IFRAME" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether applications may be run and files may be downloaded from an IFRAME reference in the HTML of the pages in this zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users can run applications and download files from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone without user intervention. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to run applications and download files from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, users are prevented from running applications and downloading files from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users can run applications and download files from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone without user intervention." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Launching applications and files in an IFRAME</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Launching applications and files in an IFRAME</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Logon options" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage settings for logon options.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, you can choose from the following logon options.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Anonymous logon to disable HTTP authentication and use the guest account only for the Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocol.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Prompt for user name and password to query users for user IDs and passwords. After a user is queried, these values can be used silently for the remainder of the session.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Automatic logon only in Intranet zone to query users for user IDs and passwords in other zones. After a user is queried, these values can be used silently for the remainder of the session.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Automatic logon with current user name and password to attempt logon using Windows NT Challenge Response (also known as NTLM authentication). If Windows NT Challenge Response is supported by the server, the logon uses the user&amp;#39;s network user name and password for logon. If Windows NT Challenge Response is not supported by the server, the user is queried to provide the user name and password.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, logon is set to Automatic logon only in Intranet zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, logon is set to Automatic logon with current username and password." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Logon options</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Logon options</td><td>Automatic logon with current username and password</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Navigate windows and frames across different domains" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames and access of applications across different domains.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from othe domains and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow windows and frames to access applications from other domains.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, users cannot open windows and frames to access applications from different domains.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from othe domains and access applications from other domains." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Navigate windows and frames across different domains</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Navigate windows and frames across different domains</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute unsigned managed components.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute unsigned managed components.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute unsigned managed components." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework components that are signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute signed managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute signed managed components.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute signed managed components.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute signed managed components." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Run ActiveX controls and plugins" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether ActiveX controls and plug-ins can be run on pages from the specified zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, controls and plug-ins can run without user intervention.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you selected Prompt in the drop-down box, users are asked to choose whether to allow the controls or plug-in to run.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, controls and plug-ins are prevented from running.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, controls and plug-ins are prevented from running." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Run ActiveX controls and plugins</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Run ActiveX controls and plugins</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether an ActiveX control marked safe for scripting can interact with a script.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, script interaction can occur automatically without user intervention.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow script interaction.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, script interaction is prevented from occurring.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, script interaction can occur automatically without user intervention." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Scripting of Java applets" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether applets are exposed to scripts within the zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, scripts can access applets automatically without user intervention.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow scripts to access applets.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, scripts are prevented from accessing applets.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, scripts can access applets automatically without user intervention." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Scripting of Java applets</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Scripting of Java applets</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Software channel permissions" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage software channel permissions.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, you can choose the following options from the drop-down box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Low safety to allow users to be notified of software updates by e-mail, software packages to be automatically downloaded to users&amp;#39; computers, and software packages to be automatically installed on users&amp;#39; computers.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Medium safety to allow users to be notified of software updates by e-mail and software packages to be automatically downloaded to (but not installed on) users&amp;#39; computers.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;High safety to prevent users from being notified of software updates by e-mail, software packages from being automatically downloaded to users&amp;#39; computers, and software packages from being automatically installed on users&amp;#39; computers.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, permissions are set to high safety.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, permissions are set to Low safety." gpmc_supported="Only Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 through IE7 inclusive">Software channel permissions</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Software channel permissions</td><td>Low safety</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Submit non-encrypted form data" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether data on HTML forms on pages in the zone may be submitted. Forms sent with SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption are always allowed; this setting only affects non-SSL form data submission.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, information using HTML forms on pages in this zone can be submitted automatically. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow information using HTML forms on pages in this zone to be submitted.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, information using HTML forms on pages in this zone is prevented from being submitted.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, information using HTML forms on pages in this zone can be submitted automatically." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Submit non-encrypted form data</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Submit non-encrypted form data</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Use Pop-up Blocker" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether unwanted pop-up windows appear. Pop-up windows that are opened when the end user clicks a link are not blocked.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, most unwanted pop-up windows are prevented from appearing.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, pop-up windows are not prevented from appearing.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, pop-up windows are not prevented from appearing." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Use Pop-up Blocker</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Use Pop-up Blocker</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Userdata persistence" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser&amp;#39;s history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored if this policy setting is appropriately configured.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users can preserve information in the browser&amp;#39;s history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, users cannot preserve information in the browser&amp;#39;s history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users can preserve information in the browser&amp;#39;s history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Userdata persistence</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Userdata persistence</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Internet sites, can navigate into this zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, Web sites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security that is provided by the Protection from Zone Elevation security feature. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr></table>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Access data sources across domains" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO).&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users can load a page in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow a page to be loaded in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, users cannot load a page in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users can load a page in the zone that uses MSXML or ADO to access data from another site in the zone." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Access data sources across domains</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Access data sources across domains</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow active content over restricted protocols to access my computer" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether a resource hosted on an admin-restricted protocol in the Intranet Zone can run active content such as script, ActiveX, Java and Binary Behaviors. The list of restricted protocols may be set in the Intranet Zone Restricted Protocols section under Network Protocol Lockdown policy.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, no Intranet Zone content accessed is affected, even for protocols on the restricted list. If you select Prompt from the drop-down box, the Notification bar will appear to allow control over questionable content accessed over any restricted protocols; content over other protocols is unaffected.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, all attempts to access such content over the restricted protocols is blocked.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, the Notification bar will appear to allow control over questionable content accessed over any restricted protocols when the Network Protocol Lockdown security feature is enabled." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Allow active content over restricted protocols to access my computer</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Allow active content over restricted protocols to access my computer</td><td>Prompt</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow active scripting" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether script code on pages in the zone is run.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, script code on pages in the zone can run automatically. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow script code on pages in the zone to run.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, script code on pages in the zone is prevented from running.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, script code on pages in the zone can run automatically." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Allow active scripting</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Allow active scripting</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow binary and script behaviors" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage dynamic binary and script behaviors: components that encapsulate specific functionality for HTML elements to which they were attached.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, binary and script behaviors are available. If you select Administrator approved in the drop-down box, only behaviors listed in the Admin-approved Behaviors under Binary Behaviors Security Restriction policy are available.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, binary and script behaviors are not available unless applications have implemented a custom security manager.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, binary and script behaviors are available." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Allow binary and script behaviors</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Allow Binary and Script Behaviors</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether scripts can perform a clipboard operation (for example, cut, copy, and paste) in a specified region.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, a script can perform a clipboard operation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried as to whether to perform clipboard operations.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, a script cannot perform a clipboard operation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, a script can perform a clipboard operation." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Allow paste operations via script</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether users can drag files or copy and paste files from a source within the zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users can drag files or copy and paste files from this zone automatically. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to drag or copy files from this zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, users are prevented from dragging files or copying and pasting files from this zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users can drag files or copy and paste files from this zone automatically." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow file downloads" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether file downloads are permitted from the zone. This option is determined by the zone of the page with the link causing the download, not the zone from which the file is delivered.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, files can be downloaded from the zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, files are prevented from being downloaded from the zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; If you do not configure this policy setting, files can be downloaded from the zone." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Allow file downloads</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Allow file downloads</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow font downloads" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, HTML fonts can be downloaded automatically. If you enable this policy setting and Prompt is selected in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow HTML fonts to download.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, HTML fonts are prevented from downloading.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, HTML fonts can be downloaded automatically." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Allow font downloads</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Allow font downloads</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow installation of desktop items" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether users can install Active Desktop items from this zone. The settings for this option are: If you enable this policy setting, users can install desktop items from this zone automatically.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to install desktop items from this zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, users are prevented from installing desktop items from this zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users can install desktop items from this zone automatically." gpmc_supported="Only Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 through IE8 inclusive">Allow installation of desktop items</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Allow installation of desktop items</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow META REFRESH" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether a user&amp;#39;s browser can be redirected to another Web page if the author of the Web page uses the Meta Refresh setting (tag) to redirect browsers to another Web page.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, a user&amp;#39;s browser that loads a page containing an active Meta Refresh setting can be redirected to another Web page.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, a user&amp;#39;s browser that loads a page containing an active Meta Refresh setting cannot be redirected to another Web page.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, a user&amp;#39;s browser that loads a page containing an active Meta Refresh setting can be redirected to another Web page." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Allow META REFRESH</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Allow META REFRESH</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage restrictions on script-initiated pop-up windows and windows that include the title and status bars.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, Windows Restrictions security will not apply in this zone. The security zone runs without the added layer of security provided by this feature.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, the possible harmful actions contained in script-initiated pop-up windows and windows that include the title and status bars cannot be run. This Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as dictated by the Scripted Windows Security Restrictions feature control setting for the process.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, Windows Restrictions security will not apply in this zone. The security zone runs without the added layer of security provided by this feature." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting manages whether users will be automatically prompted for ActiveX control installations.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users will receive a prompt when a site instantiates an ActiveX control they do not have installed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, ActiveX control installations will be blocked using the Notification bar. Users can click on the Notification bar to allow the ActiveX control prompt.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users will receive a prompt when a site instantiates an ActiveX control they do not have installed." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Automatic prompting for file downloads" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting determines whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, users will receive a file download dialog for automatic download attempts.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this setting, users will receive a file download dialog for automatic download attempts." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Automatic prompting for file downloads</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Automatic prompting for file downloads</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Display mixed content" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether users can display nonsecure items and manage whether users receive a security information message to display pages containing both secure and nonsecure items.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, and the drop-down box is set to Enable, the user does not receive a security information message (This page contains both secure and nonsecure items. Do you want to display the nonsecure items?) and nonsecure content can be displayed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If the drop-down box is set to Prompt, the user will receive the security information message on the Web pages that contain both secure (https://) and nonsecure (http://) content.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, users cannot receive the security information message and nonsecure content cannot be displayed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, the user will receive the security information message on the Web pages that contain both secure (https://) and nonsecure (http://) content." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Display mixed content</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Display mixed content</td><td>Prompt</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists." gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether users are prompted to select a certificate when no certificate or only one certificate exists.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer does not prompt users with a &amp;quot;Client Authentication&amp;quot; message when they connect to a Web site that has no certificate or only one certificate.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer prompts users with a &amp;quot;Client Authentication&amp;quot; message when they connect to a Web site that has no certificate or only one certificate.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer does not prompt users with a &amp;quot;Client Authentication&amp;quot; message when they connect to a Web site that has no certificate or only one certificate." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Download signed ActiveX controls" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether users may download signed ActiveX controls from a page in the zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy, users can download signed controls without user intervention. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to download controls signed by publishers who aren&amp;#39;t trusted. Code signed by trusted publishers is silently downloaded.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable the policy setting, signed controls cannot be downloaded.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users can download signed controls without user intervention." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Download signed ActiveX controls</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Download signed ActiveX controls</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Download unsigned ActiveX controls" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether users may download unsigned ActiveX controls from the zone. Such code is potentially harmful, especially when coming from an untrusted zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users can run unsigned controls without user intervention. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow the unsigned control to run.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, users cannot run unsigned controls.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users are queried to choose whether to allow the unsigned control to run." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Download unsigned ActiveX controls</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Download unsigned ActiveX controls</td><td>Prompt</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Enable MIME Sniffing" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage MIME sniffing for file promotion from one type to another based on a MIME sniff. A MIME sniff is the recognition by Internet Explorer of the file type based on a bit signature.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the MIME Sniffing Safety Feature will not apply in this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security provided by this feature.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, the actions that may be harmful cannot run; this Internet Explorer security feature will be turned on in this zone, as dictated by the feature control setting for the process.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, the MIME Sniffing Safety Feature will not apply in this zone." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Enable MIME Sniffing</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Enable MIME Sniffing</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage ActiveX controls not marked as safe.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, ActiveX controls are run, loaded with parameters, and scripted without setting object safety for untrusted data or scripts. This setting is not recommended, except for secure and administered zones. This setting causes both unsafe and safe controls to be initialized and scripted, ignoring the Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting option.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting and select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow the control to be loaded with parameters or scripted.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, ActiveX controls that cannot be made safe are not loaded with parameters or scripted.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users are queried whether to allow the control to be loaded with parameters or scripted." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe</td><td>Prompt</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Java permissions" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage permissions for Java applets.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, you can choose options from the drop-down box. Custom, to control permissions settings individually.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Low Safety enables applets to perform all operations.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Medium Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and user-controlled file I/O.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;High Safety enables applets to run in their sandbox. Disable Java to prevent any applets from running.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, Java applets cannot run.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, the permission is set to Low Safety." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Java permissions</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Java permissions</td><td>Low safety</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Launching applications and files in an IFRAME" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether applications may be run and files may be downloaded from an IFRAME reference in the HTML of the pages in this zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users can run applications and download files from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone without user intervention. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to run applications and download files from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, users are prevented from running applications and downloading files from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users can run applications and download files from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone without user intervention." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Launching applications and files in an IFRAME</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Launching applications and files in an IFRAME</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Logon options" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage settings for logon options.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, you can choose from the following logon options.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Anonymous logon to disable HTTP authentication and use the guest account only for the Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocol.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Prompt for user name and password to query users for user IDs and passwords. After a user is queried, these values can be used silently for the remainder of the session.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Automatic logon only in Intranet zone to query users for user IDs and passwords in other zones. After a user is queried, these values can be used silently for the remainder of the session.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Automatic logon with current user name and password to attempt logon using Windows NT Challenge Response (also known as NTLM authentication). If Windows NT Challenge Response is supported by the server, the logon uses the user&amp;#39;s network user name and password for logon. If Windows NT Challenge Response is not supported by the server, the user is queried to provide the user name and password.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, logon is set to Automatic logon only in Intranet zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, logon is set to Automatic logon with current username and password." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Logon options</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Logon options</td><td>Automatic logon with current username and password</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Navigate windows and frames across different domains" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of windows and frames and access of applications across different domains.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from othe domains and access applications from other domains. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow windows and frames to access applications from other domains.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, users cannot open windows and frames to access applications from different domains.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users can open windows and frames from othe domains and access applications from other domains." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Navigate windows and frames across different domains</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Navigate windows and frames across different domains</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute unsigned managed components.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute unsigned managed components.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework components that are signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute signed managed components. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute signed managed components.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute signed managed components.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute signed managed components." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Run ActiveX controls and plugins" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether ActiveX controls and plug-ins can be run on pages from the specified zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, controls and plug-ins can run without user intervention.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you selected Prompt in the drop-down box, users are asked to choose whether to allow the controls or plug-in to run.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, controls and plug-ins are prevented from running.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, controls and plug-ins can run without user intervention." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Run ActiveX controls and plugins</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Run ActiveX controls and plugins</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether an ActiveX control marked safe for scripting can interact with a script.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, script interaction can occur automatically without user intervention.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow script interaction.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, script interaction is prevented from occurring.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, script interaction can occur automatically without user intervention." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Scripting of Java applets" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether applets are exposed to scripts within the zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, scripts can access applets automatically without user intervention.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow scripts to access applets.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, scripts are prevented from accessing applets.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, scripts can access applets automatically without user intervention." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Scripting of Java applets</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Scripting of Java applets</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Software channel permissions" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage software channel permissions.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, you can choose the following options from the drop-down box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Low safety to allow users to be notified of software updates by e-mail, software packages to be automatically downloaded to users&amp;#39; computers, and software packages to be automatically installed on users&amp;#39; computers.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Medium safety to allow users to be notified of software updates by e-mail and software packages to be automatically downloaded to (but not installed on) users&amp;#39; computers.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;High safety to prevent users from being notified of software updates by e-mail, software packages from being automatically downloaded to users&amp;#39; computers, and software packages from being automatically installed on users&amp;#39; computers.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, permissions are set to high safety.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, permissions are set to Low safety." gpmc_supported="Only Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 through IE7 inclusive">Software channel permissions</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Software channel permissions</td><td>Low safety</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Submit non-encrypted form data" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether data on HTML forms on pages in the zone may be submitted. Forms sent with SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption are always allowed; this setting only affects non-SSL form data submission.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, information using HTML forms on pages in this zone can be submitted automatically. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow information using HTML forms on pages in this zone to be submitted.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, information using HTML forms on pages in this zone is prevented from being submitted.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, information using HTML forms on pages in this zone can be submitted automatically." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Submit non-encrypted form data</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Submit non-encrypted form data</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Use Pop-up Blocker" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether unwanted pop-up windows appear. Pop-up windows that are opened when the end user clicks a link are not blocked.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, most unwanted pop-up windows are prevented from appearing.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, pop-up windows are not prevented from appearing.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, pop-up windows are not prevented from appearing." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Use Pop-up Blocker</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Use Pop-up Blocker</td><td>Disable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Userdata persistence" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser&amp;#39;s history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored if this policy setting is appropriately configured.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, users can preserve information in the browser&amp;#39;s history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, users cannot preserve information in the browser&amp;#39;s history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users can preserve information in the browser&amp;#39;s history, in favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a Web page saved to disk." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Userdata persistence</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Userdata persistence</td><td>Enable</td></tr>
</table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Internet Control Panel/Security Page/Trusted Sites Zone" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether Web sites from less privileged zones, such as Restricted Sites, can navigate into this zone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, Web sites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone.  The security zone will run without the added layer of security that is provided by the Protection from Zone Elevation security feature. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, the possibly harmful navigations are prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by Protection from Zone Elevation feature control.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur." gpmc_supported="At least Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1">Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3"><table class="subtable_frame" >
<tr><td>Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone</td><td>Prompt</td></tr>
</table></td></tr></table>
</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Windows Components/NetMeeting/Application Sharing</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
<div class="container"><div class="he4i"><table class="info3" >
<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable application Sharing" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/NetMeeting/Application Sharing" gpmc_settingDescription="Disables the application sharing feature of NetMeeting completely.  Users will not be able to host or view shared applications." gpmc_supported="at least Windows NetMeeting v3.0">Disable application Sharing</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent Application Sharing in true color" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/NetMeeting/Application Sharing" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from sharing applications in true color.  True color sharing uses more bandwidth in a conference." gpmc_supported="at least Windows NetMeeting v3.0">Prevent Application Sharing in true color</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent Control" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/NetMeeting/Application Sharing" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from allowing others in a conference to control what they have shared.  This enforces a read-only mode; the other participants cannot change the data in the shared application." gpmc_supported="at least Windows NetMeeting v3.0">Prevent Control</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent Desktop Sharing" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/NetMeeting/Application Sharing" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from sharing the whole desktop.  They will still be able to share individual applications." gpmc_supported="at least Windows NetMeeting v3.0">Prevent Desktop Sharing</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent Sharing" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/NetMeeting/Application Sharing" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from sharing anything themselves.  They will still be able to view shared applications/desktops from others." gpmc_supported="at least Windows NetMeeting v3.0">Prevent Sharing</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent Sharing Command Prompts" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/NetMeeting/Application Sharing" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from sharing command prompts.  This prevents users from inadvertently sharing out applications, since command prompts can be used to launch other applications." gpmc_supported="at least Windows NetMeeting v3.0">Prevent Sharing Command Prompts</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent Sharing Explorer windows" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/NetMeeting/Application Sharing" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from sharing Explorer windows.  This prevents users from inadvertently sharing out applications, since Explorer windows can be used to launch other applications." gpmc_supported="at least Windows NetMeeting v3.0">Prevent Sharing Explorer windows</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
</table>
</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Windows Components/NetMeeting/Audio &amp; Video</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
<div class="container"><div class="he4i"><table class="info3" >
<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable Audio" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/NetMeeting/Audio &amp;amp; Video" gpmc_settingDescription="Disables the audio feature of NetMeeting.  Users will not be able to send or receive audio." gpmc_supported="at least Windows NetMeeting v3.0">Disable Audio</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable full duplex Audio" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/NetMeeting/Audio &amp;amp; Video" gpmc_settingDescription="Disables full duplex mode audio.  Users will not be able to listen to incoming audio while speaking into the microphone.  Older audio hardware does not perform well when in full duplex mode." gpmc_supported="at least Windows NetMeeting v3.0">Disable full duplex Audio</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent changing DirectSound Audio setting" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/NetMeeting/Audio &amp;amp; Video" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents user from changing the DirectSound audio setting.  DirectSound provides much better audio quality, but older audio hardware may not support it." gpmc_supported="at least Windows NetMeeting v3.0">Prevent changing DirectSound Audio setting</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent receiving Video" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/NetMeeting/Audio &amp;amp; Video" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from receiving video.  Users will still be able to send video provided they have the hardware.&amp;quot; " gpmc_supported="at least Windows NetMeeting v3.0">Prevent receiving Video</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent sending Video" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/NetMeeting/Audio &amp;amp; Video" gpmc_settingDescription="Prevents users from sending video if they have the hardware.  Users will still be able to receive video from others." gpmc_supported="at least Windows NetMeeting v3.0">Prevent sending Video</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
</table>
</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Windows Components/NetMeeting/Options Page</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
<div class="container"><div class="he4i"><table class="info3" >
<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Disable the Advanced Calling button" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/NetMeeting/Options Page" gpmc_settingDescription="Disables the Advanced Calling button on the General Options page.  Users will not then be able to change the call placement method and the servers used." gpmc_supported="at least Windows NetMeeting v3.0">Disable the Advanced Calling button</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hide the Audio page" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/NetMeeting/Options Page" gpmc_settingDescription="Hides the Audio page of the Tools Options dialog.  Users will not then be able to change audio settings." gpmc_supported="at least Windows NetMeeting v3.0">Hide the Audio page</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hide the General page" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/NetMeeting/Options Page" gpmc_settingDescription="Hides the General page of the Tools Options dialog.  Users will not then be able to change personal identification and bandwidth settings." gpmc_supported="at least Windows NetMeeting v3.0">Hide the General page</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hide the Security page" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/NetMeeting/Options Page" gpmc_settingDescription="Hides the Security page of the Tools Options dialog.  Users will not then be able to change call security and authentication settings." gpmc_supported="at least Windows NetMeeting v3.0">Hide the Security page</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Hide the Video page" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/NetMeeting/Options Page" gpmc_settingDescription="Hides the Video page of the Tools Options dialog.  Users will not then be able to change video settings." gpmc_supported="at least Windows NetMeeting v3.0">Hide the Video page</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
</table>
</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Windows Components/Remote Desktop Services/Remote Desktop Connection Client</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
<div class="container"><div class="he4i"><table class="info3" >
<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not allow passwords to be saved" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Remote Desktop Services/Remote Desktop Connection Client" gpmc_settingDescription="Controls whether a user can save passwords using Remote Desktop Connection.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting the credential saving checkbox in Remote Desktop Connection will be disabled and users will no longer be able to save passwords. When a user opens an RDP file using Remote Desktop Connection and saves his settings, any password that previously existed in the RDP file will be deleted.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this setting or leave it not configured, the user will be able to save passwords using Remote Desktop Connection" gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems with SP1 or Windows XP Professional with SP2">Do not allow passwords to be saved</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
</table>
</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Windows Components/Remote Desktop Services/Remote Desktop Session Host/Session Time Limits</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
<div class="container"><div class="he4i"><table class="info3" >
<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="End session when time limits are reached" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Remote Desktop Services/Remote Desktop Session Host/Session Time Limits" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting specifies whether to end a Remote Desktop Services session that has timed out instead of disconnecting it.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;You can use this setting to direct Remote Desktop Services to end a session (that is, the user is logged off and the session is deleted from the server) after time limits for active or idle sessions are reached. By default, Remote Desktop Services disconnects sessions that reach their time limits.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Time limits are set locally by the server administrator or by using Group Policy. See the policy settings Set time limit for active Remote Desktop Services sessions and Set time limit for active but idle Remote Desktop Services sessions policy settings.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, Remote Desktop Services ends any session that reaches its time-out limit.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, Remote Desktop Services always disconnects a timed-out session, even if specified otherwise by the server administrator.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, Remote Desktop Services disconnects a timed-out session, unless specified otherwise in local settings.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This policy setting only applies to time-out limits that are explicitly set by the administrator. This policy setting does not apply to time-out events that occur due to connectivity or network conditions. This setting appears in both Computer Configuration and User Configuration. If both settings are configured, the Computer Configuration setting takes precedence.&lt;br/&gt;" gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional">End session when time limits are reached</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Set time limit for disconnected sessions" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Remote Desktop Services/Remote Desktop Session Host/Session Time Limits" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to configure a time limit for disconnected Remote Desktop Services sessions.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;You can use this policy setting to specify the maximum amount of time that a disconnected session remains active on the server. By default, Remote Desktop Services allows users to disconnect from a Remote Desktop Services session without logging off and ending the session.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;When a session is in a disconnected state, running programs are kept active even though the user is no longer actively connected. By default, these disconnected sessions are maintained for an unlimited time on the server.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, disconnected sessions are deleted from the server after the specified amount of time. To enforce the default behavior that disconnected sessions are maintained for an unlimited time, select Never. If you have a console session, disconnected session time limits do not apply.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, this policy setting is not specified at the Group Policy level. Be y default, Remote Desktop Services disconnected sessions are maintained for an unlimited amount of time. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This policy setting appears in both Computer Configuration and User Configuration. If both policy settings are configured, the Computer Configuration policy setting takes precedence.&lt;br/&gt;" gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional">Set time limit for disconnected sessions</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>End a disconnected session</td><td>5 minutes</td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Windows Components/Windows Installer</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Always install with elevated privileges" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Installer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting directs Windows Installer to use elevated permissions when it installs any program on the system.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, privileges are extended to all programs. These privileges are usually reserved for programs that have been assigned to the user (offered on the desktop), assigned to the computer (installed automatically), or made available in Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel. This profile setting lets users install programs that require access to directories that the user might not have permission to view or change, including directories on highly restricted computers.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the system applies the current user&amp;#39;s permissions when it installs programs that a system administrator does not distribute or offer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This policy setting appears both in the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. To make this policy setting effective, you must enable it in both folders.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Caution: Skilled users can take advantage of the permissions this policy setting grants to change their privileges and gain permanent access to restricted files and folders. Note that the User Configuration version of this policy setting is not guaranteed to be secure." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Always install with elevated privileges</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent removable media source for any installation" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Installer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting prevents users from installing any programs from removable media.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, if a user tries to install a program from removable media, such as CD-ROMs, floppy disks, and DVDs, a message appears stating that the feature cannot be found.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This policy setting applies even when the installation is running in the user&amp;#39;s security context.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can install from removable media when the installation is running in their own security context, but only system administrators can use removable media when an installation is running with elevated system privileges, such as installations offered on the desktop or in Add or Remove Programs.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also, see the &amp;quot;Enable user to use media source while elevated&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Hide the &amp;#39;Add a program from CD-ROM or floppy disk&amp;#39; option&amp;quot; policy settings." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Prevent removable media source for any installation</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prohibit rollback" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Installer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting prohibits Windows Installer from generating and saving the files it needs to reverse an interrupted or unsuccessful installation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, Windows Installer is prevented from recording the original state of the system and sequence of changes it makes during installation. It also prevents Windows Installer from retaining files it intends to delete later. As a result, Windows Installer cannot restore the computer to its original state if the installation does not complete.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This policy setting is designed to reduce the amount of temporary disk space required to install programs. Also, it prevents malicious users from interrupting an installation to gather data about the internal state of the computer or to search secure system files. However, because an incomplete installation can render the system or a program inoperable, do not use this policy setting unless it is essential.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This policy setting appears in the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. If the policy setting is enabled in either folder, it is considered be enabled, even if it is explicitly disabled in the other folder." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Prohibit rollback</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">This policy setting may be set for the machine or for the user.</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Specify the order in which Windows Installer searches for installation files" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Installer" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting specifies the order in which Windows Installer searches for installation files.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, by default, the Windows Installer searches the network first, then removable media (floppy drive, CD-ROM, or DVD), and finally, the Internet (URL).&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, you can change the search order by specifying the letters representing each file source in the order that you want Windows Installer to search:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;--   &amp;quot;n&amp;quot; represents the network;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;--   &amp;quot;m&amp;quot; represents media;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;--   &amp;quot;u&amp;quot; represents URL, or the Internet.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To exclude a file source, omit or delete the letter representing that source type." gpmc_supported="At least Windows 2000">Specify the order in which Windows Installer searches for installation files</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Windows Components/Windows Media Player</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent CD and DVD Media Information Retrieval" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Media Player" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to prevent media information for CDs and DVDs from being retrieved from the Internet.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the Player is prevented from automatically obtaining media information from the Internet for CDs and DVDs played by users. In addition, the Retrieve media information for CDs and DVDs from the Internet check box on the Privacy Options tab in the first use dialog box and on the Privacy tab in the Player are not selected and are not available.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can change the setting of the Retrieve media information for CDs and DVDs from the Internet check box." gpmc_supported="Windows Media Player 9 Series and later.">Prevent CD and DVD Media Information Retrieval</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent Music File Media Information Retrieval" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Media Player" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to prevent media information for music files from being retrieved from the Internet.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the Player is prevented from automatically obtaining media information for music files such as Windows Media Audio (WMA) and MP3 files from the Internet. In addition, the Update my music files (WMA and MP3 files) by retrieving missing media information from the Internet check box in the first use dialog box and on the Privacy and Media Library tabs in the Player are not selected and are not available.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can change the setting of the Update my music files (WMA and MP3 files) by retrieving missing media information from the Internet check box." gpmc_supported="Windows Media Player 9 Series and later.">Prevent Music File Media Information Retrieval</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent Radio Station Preset Retrieval" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Media Player" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to prevent radio station presets from being retrieved from the Internet.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the Player is prevented from automatically retrieving radio station presets from the Internet and displaying them in Media Library. In addition, presets that exist before the policy is configured are not be updated, and presets a user adds are not be displayed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Player automatically retrieves radio station presets from the Internet." gpmc_supported="Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only">Prevent Radio Station Preset Retrieval</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Windows Components/Windows Media Player/Playback</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Allow Screen Saver" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Media Player/Playback" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows a screen saver to interrupt playback.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, a screen saver is displayed during playback of digital media according to the options selected on the Screen Saver tab in the Display Properties dialog box in Control Panel. The Allow screen saver during playback check box on the Player tab in the Player is selected and is not available.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, a screen saver does not interrupt playback even if users have selected a screen saver. The Allow screen saver during playback check box is cleared and is not available.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users can change the setting for the Allow screen saver during playback check box." gpmc_supported="Windows Media Player 9 Series and later.">Allow Screen Saver</span></td><td>Disabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Prevent Codec Download" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Media Player/Playback" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to prevent Windows Media Player from downloading codecs.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the Player is prevented from automatically downloading codecs to your computer. In addition, the Download codecs automatically check box on the Player tab in the Player is not available.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable this policy setting, codecs are automatically downloaded and the Download codecs automatically check box is not available.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you do not configure this policy setting, users can change the setting for the Download codecs automatically check box." gpmc_supported="Windows Media Player for Windows XP and later.">Prevent Codec Download</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Windows Components/Windows Messenger</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not allow Windows Messenger to be run" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Messenger" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to prevent Windows Messenger from running.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, Windows Messenger does not run.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows Messenger can be used.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: If you enable this policy setting, Remote Assistance also cannot use Windows Messenger.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This policy setting is available under both Computer Configuration and User Configuration. If both are present, the Computer Configuration version of this policy setting takes precedence." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional">Do not allow Windows Messenger to be run</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not automatically start Windows Messenger initially" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Messenger" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting prevents Windows Messenger from automatically running at logon. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, Windows Messenger is not loaded automatically when a user logs on.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows Messenger will be loaded automatically at logon.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This policy setting simply prevents Windows Messenger from running initially. If the user invokes and uses Windows Messenger from that point on, Windows Messenger will be loaded.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The user can also configure this behavior on the Preferences tab on the Tools menu in the Windows Messenger user interface.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: If you do not want users to use Windows Messenger, enable the &amp;quot;Do not allow Windows Messenger to run&amp;quot; policy setting.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note: This policy setting is available under both Computer Configuration and User Configuration. If both are present, the Computer Configuration version of this policy setting takes precedence." gpmc_supported="At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional">Do not automatically start Windows Messenger initially</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Windows Components/Windows Update/Legacy Policies</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not adjust default option to &amp;#39;Install Updates and Shut Down&amp;#39; in Shut Down Windows dialog box" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Update/Legacy Policies" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether the &amp;#39;Install Updates and Shut Down&amp;#39; option is allowed to be the default choice in the Shut Down Windows dialog.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, the user&amp;#39;s last shut down choice (Hibernate, Restart, etc.) is the default option in the Shut Down Windows dialog box, regardless of whether the &amp;#39;Install Updates and Shut Down&amp;#39; option is available in the &amp;#39;What do you want the computer to do?&amp;#39; list.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the &amp;#39;Install Updates and Shut Down&amp;#39; option will be the default option in the Shut Down Windows dialog box if updates are available for installation at the time the user selects the Shut Down option in the Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Note that this policy setting has no impact if the User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update\Do not display &amp;#39;Install Updates and Shut Down&amp;#39; option in Shut Down Windows dialog box policy setting is enabled." gpmc_supported="Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2">Do not adjust default option to &#39;Install Updates and Shut Down&#39; in Shut Down Windows dialog box</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Do not display &amp;#39;Install Updates and Shut Down&amp;#39; option in Shut Down Windows dialog box" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Update/Legacy Policies" gpmc_settingDescription="This policy setting allows you to manage whether the &amp;#39;Install Updates and Shut Down&amp;#39; option is displayed in the Shut Down Windows dialog box.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this policy setting, &amp;#39;Install Updates and Shut Down&amp;#39; will not appear as a choice in the Shut Down Windows dialog box, even if updates are available for installation when the user selects the Shut Down option in the Start menu.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the &amp;#39;Install Updates and Shut Down&amp;#39; option will be available in the Shut Down Windows dialog box if updates are available when the user selects the Shut Down option in the Start menu." gpmc_supported="Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2">Do not display &#39;Install Updates and Shut Down&#39; option in Shut Down Windows dialog box</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Windows Components/Windows Update/Manage updates offered from Windows Server Update Service</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Policy</th><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr>
<tr><td><span class="explainlink" tabindex="0" onkeypress="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" onclick="javascript:showExplainText(this); return false;" gpmc_settingName="Remove access to use all Windows Update features" gpmc_settingPath="User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Update/Manage updates offered from Windows Server Update Service" gpmc_settingDescription="This setting allows you to remove access to Windows Update.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enable this setting, all Windows Update features are removed. This includes blocking access to the Windows Update Web site at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com, from the Windows Update hyperlink on the Start menu, and also on the Tools menu in Internet Explorer. Windows automatic updating is also disabled; you will neither be notified about nor will you receive critical updates from Windows Update. This setting also prevents Device Manager from automatically installing driver updates from the Windows Update Web site.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If enabled you can configure one of the following notification options:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;0 = Do not show any notifications&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting will remove all access to Windows Update features and no notifications will be shown.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;1 = Show restart required notifications&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This setting will show notifications about restarts that are required to complete an installation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;On Windows 8 and Windows RT, if this policy is Enabled, then only notifications related to restarts and the inability to detect updates will be shown. The notification options are not supported. Notifications on the login screen will always show up." gpmc_supported="At least Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 or At least Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 through Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 with most current service pack. Not supported on Windows 10 and above.">Remove access to use all Windows Update features</span></td><td>Enabled</td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Configure notifications:</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr>
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</div></div><div class="he3"><span class="sectionTitle" tabindex="0">Extra Registry Settings</span><a class="expando" href="#"></a></div>
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<tr><th scope="col">Setting</th><th scope="col">State</th></tr>
<tr><td>Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\BlockExeAttachments</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\NoDrives</td><td>66617335</td></tr>
<tr><td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\NoViewOnDrive</td><td>66617335</td></tr>
<tr><td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppCompat\VDMDisallowed</td><td>1</td></tr>
<tr><td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMovieMaker\MovieMaker</td><td>1</td></tr>
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