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Allow persisting automatic acceptance of Calls
Make the automatic acceptance of incoming calls persistent.
Supported on:
at least Windows NetMeeting v3.0
Registry Hive
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Registry Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing
Value Name
PersistAutoAcceptCalls
Value Type
REG_DWORD
Enabled Value
1
Disabled Value
0
conf.admx
Administrative Templates (Computers)
Control Panel
Regional and Language Options
Force selected system UI language to overwrite the user UI language
Restricts the UI language Windows uses for all logged users
User Accounts
Apply the default user logon picture to all users
Network
Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)
Allow BITS Peercaching
Do not allow the BITS client to use Windows Branch Cache
Do not allow the computer to act as a BITS Peercaching client
Do not allow the computer to act as a BITS Peercaching server
Limit the age of files in the BITS Peercache
Limit the BITS Peercache size
Limit the maximum BITS job download time
Limit the maximum network bandwidth for BITS background transfers
Limit the maximum network bandwidth used for Peercaching
Limit the maximum number of BITS jobs for each user
Limit the maximum number of BITS jobs for this computer
Limit the maximum number of files allowed in a BITS job
Limit the maximum number of ranges that can be added to the file in a BITS job
Set up a maintenance schedule to limit the maximum network bandwidth used for BITS background transfers
Set up a work schedule to limit the maximum network bandwidth used for BITS background transfers
Timeout for inactive BITS jobs
BranchCache
Configure BranchCache for network files
Set BranchCache Distributed Cache mode
Set BranchCache Hosted Cache mode
Set percentage of disk space used for client computer cache
Turn on BranchCache
DNS Client
Allow DNS Suffix Appending to Unqualified Multi-Label Name Queries
Connection-Specific DNS Suffix
DNS Servers
DNS Suffix Search List
Dynamic Update
Primary DNS Suffix Devolution Level
Primary DNS Suffix Devolution
Primary DNS Suffix
Register DNS records with connection-specific DNS suffix
Register PTR Records
Registration Refresh Interval
Replace Addresses In Conflicts
TTL Set in the A and PTR records
Turn off Multicast Name Resolution
Update Security Level
Update Top Level Domain Zones
Lanman Server
Hash Publication for BranchCache
Link-Layer Topology Discovery
Turn on Mapper I/O (LLTDIO) driver
Turn on Responder (RSPNDR) driver
Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services
Peer Name Resolution Protocol
Global Clouds
Set PNRP cloud to resolve only
Set the Seed Server
Turn off Multicast Bootstrap
Turn off PNRP cloud creation
Link-Local Clouds
Set PNRP cloud to resolve only
Set the Seed Server
Turn off Multicast Bootstrap
Turn off PNRP cloud creation
Site-Local Clouds
Set PNRP cloud to resolve only
Set the Seed Server
Turn off Multicast Bootstrap
Turn off PNRP cloud creation
Disable password strength validation for Peer Grouping
Turn off Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services
Network Connections
Windows Defender Firewall
Domain Profile
Windows Defender Firewall: Allow ICMP exceptions
Windows Defender Firewall: Allow inbound file and printer sharing exception
Windows Defender Firewall: Allow inbound remote administration exception
Windows Defender Firewall: Allow inbound Remote Desktop exceptions
Windows Defender Firewall: Allow inbound UPnP framework exceptions
Windows Defender Firewall: Allow local port exceptions
Windows Defender Firewall: Allow local program exceptions
Windows Defender Firewall: Allow logging
Windows Defender Firewall: Define inbound port exceptions
Windows Defender Firewall: Define inbound program exceptions
Windows Defender Firewall: Do not allow exceptions
Windows Defender Firewall: Prohibit notifications
Windows Defender Firewall: Prohibit unicast response to multicast or broadcast requests
Windows Defender Firewall: Protect all network connections
Standard Profile
Windows Defender Firewall: Allow ICMP exceptions
Windows Defender Firewall: Allow inbound file and printer sharing exception
Windows Defender Firewall: Allow inbound remote administration exception
Windows Defender Firewall: Allow inbound Remote Desktop exceptions
Windows Defender Firewall: Allow inbound UPnP framework exceptions
Windows Defender Firewall: Allow local port exceptions
Windows Defender Firewall: Allow local program exceptions
Windows Defender Firewall: Allow logging
Windows Defender Firewall: Define inbound port exceptions
Windows Defender Firewall: Define inbound program exceptions
Windows Defender Firewall: Do not allow exceptions
Windows Defender Firewall: Prohibit notifications
Windows Defender Firewall: Prohibit unicast response to multicast or broadcast requests
Windows Defender Firewall: Protect all network connections
Windows Defender Firewall: Allow authenticated IPsec bypass
Do not show the "local access only" network icon
Prohibit installation and configuration of Network Bridge on your DNS domain network
Prohibit use of Internet Connection Firewall on your DNS domain network
Prohibit use of Internet Connection Sharing on your DNS domain network
Require domain users to elevate when setting a network's location
Route all traffic through the internal network
Network Connectivity Status Indicator
Corporate DNS Probe Host Address
Corporate DNS Probe Host Name
Corporate Site Prefix List
Corporate Website Probe URL
Domain Location Determination URL
Offline Files
Action on server disconnect
Administratively assigned offline files
Allow or Disallow use of the Offline Files feature
At logoff, delete local copy of user's offline files
Configure Background Sync
Configure slow-link mode
Configure Slow link speed
Default cache size
Enable Transparent Caching
Encrypt the Offline Files cache
Event logging level
Exclude files from being cached
Files not cached
Initial reminder balloon lifetime
Limit disk space used by offline files
Non-default server disconnect actions
Prevent use of Offline Files folder
Prohibit 'Make Available Offline' for these file and folders
Prohibit user configuration of Offline Files
Reminder balloon frequency
Reminder balloon lifetime
Remove 'Make Available Offline'
Subfolders always available offline
Synchronize all offline files before logging off
Synchronize all offline files when logging on
Synchronize offline files before suspend
Turn off reminder balloons
Turn on economical application of administratively assigned Offline Files
QoS Packet Scheduler
DSCP value of conforming packets
Best effort service type
Controlled load service type
Guaranteed service type
Network control service type
Qualitative service type
DSCP value of non-conforming packets
Best effort service type
Controlled load service type
Guaranteed service type
Network control service type
Qualitative service type
Layer-2 priority value
Best effort service type
Controlled load service type
Guaranteed service type
Network control service type
Non-conforming packets
Qualitative service type
Limit outstanding packets
Limit reservable bandwidth
Set timer resolution
SNMP
Communities
Permitted Managers
Traps for public community
SSL Configuration Settings
SSL Cipher Suite Order
TCPIP Settings
IPv6 Transition Technologies
6to4 Relay Name
6to4 Relay Name Resolution Interval
6to4 State
IP-HTTPS State
ISATAP Router Name
ISATAP State
Teredo Client Port
Teredo Default Qualified
Teredo Refresh Rate
Teredo Server Name
Teredo State
Parameters
Windows Scaling Heuristics State
Windows Connect Now
Configuration of wireless settings using Windows Connect Now
Prohibit access of the Windows Connect Now wizards
Sets how often a DFS Client discovers DC's
Printers
Add Printer wizard - Network scan page (Managed network)
Add Printer wizard - Network scan page (Unmanaged network)
Allow printers to be published
Allow Print Spooler to accept client connections
Allow pruning of published printers
Always render print jobs on the server
Automatically publish new printers in Active Directory
Check published state
Computer location
Custom support URL in the Printers folder's left pane
Directory pruning interval
Directory pruning priority
Directory pruning retry
Disallow installation of printers using kernel-mode drivers
Execute print drivers in isolated processes
Extend Point and Print connection to search Windows Update
Log directory pruning retry events
Only use Package Point and print
Override print driver execution compatibility setting reported by print driver
Package Point and print - Approved servers
Point and Print Restrictions
Pre-populate printer search location text
Printer browsing
Prune printers that are not automatically republished
Web-based printing
System
Credentials Delegation
Allow Delegating Default Credentials
Allow Delegating Default Credentials with NTLM-only Server Authentication
Allow Delegating Fresh Credentials
Allow Delegating Fresh Credentials with NTLM-only Server Authentication
Allow Delegating Saved Credentials
Allow Delegating Saved Credentials with NTLM-only Server Authentication
Deny Delegating Default Credentials
Deny Delegating Fresh Credentials
Deny Delegating Saved Credentials
Device Installation
Device Installation Restrictions
Allow administrators to override Device Installation Restriction policies
Allow installation of devices that match any of these device IDs
Allow installation of devices using drivers that match these device setup classes
Display a custom message title when device installation is prevented by a policy setting
Display a custom message when installation is prevented by a policy setting
Prevent installation of devices not described by other policy settings
Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device IDs
Prevent installation of devices using drivers that match these device setup classes
Prevent installation of removable devices
Time (in seconds) to force reboot when required for policy changes to take effect
Allow remote access to the Plug and Play interface
Configure device installation time-out
Do not send a Windows error report when a generic driver is installed on a device
Prevent creation of a system restore point during device activity that would normally prompt creation of a restore point
Prevent device metadata retrieval from the Internet
Prevent Windows from sending an error report when a device driver requests additional software during installation
Prioritize all digitally signed drivers equally during the driver ranking and selection process
Specify search order for device driver source locations
Turn off "Found New Hardware" balloons during device installation
Device Redirection
Device Redirection Restrictions
Prevent redirection of devices that match any of these device Ids
Prevent redirection of USB devices
Disk NV Cache
Turn Off Boot and Resume Optimizations
Turn Off Cache Power Mode
Turn Off Non Volatile Cache Feature
Turn Off Solid State Mode
Disk Quotas
Apply policy to removable media
Default quota limit and warning level
Enable disk quotas
Enforce disk quota limit
Log event when quota limit exceeded
Log event when quota warning level exceeded
Distributed COM
Application Compatibility Settings
Allow local activation security check exemptions
Define Activation Security Check exemptions
Driver Installation
Allow non-administrators to install drivers for these device setup classes
Turn off Windows Update device driver search prompt
Enhanced Storage Access
Allow Enhanced Storage certificate provisioning
Allow only USB root hub connected Enhanced Storage devices
Configure list of Enhanced Storage devices usable on your computer
Configure list of IEEE 1667 silos usable on your computer
Do not allow non-Enhanced Storage removable devices
Do not allow password authentication of Enhanced Storage devices
Lock Enhanced Storage when the computer is locked
Filesystem
NTFS
Do not allow compression on all NTFS volumes
Do not allow encryption on all NTFS volumes
Enable NTFS pagefile encryption
Short name creation options
Disable delete notifications on all volumes
Selectively allow the evaluation of a symbolic link
Folder Redirection
Use localized subfolder names when redirecting Start Menu and My Documents
Group Policy
Logging and tracing
Configure Applications preference logging and tracing
Configure Data Sources preference logging and tracing
Configure Devices preference logging and tracing
Configure Drive Maps preference logging and tracing
Configure Environment preference logging and tracing
Configure Files preference logging and tracing
Configure Folder Options preference logging and tracing
Configure Folders preference logging and tracing
Configure Ini Files preference logging and tracing
Configure Internet Settings preference logging and tracing
Configure Local Users and Groups preference logging and tracing
Configure Network Options preference logging and tracing
Configure Network Shares preference logging and tracing
Configure Power Options preference logging and tracing
Configure Printers preference logging and tracing
Configure Regional Options preference logging and tracing
Configure Registry preference logging and tracing
Configure Scheduled Tasks preference logging and tracing
Configure Services preference logging and tracing
Configure Shortcuts preference logging and tracing
Configure Start Menu preference logging and tracing
Allow asynchronous user Group Policy processing when logging on through Remote Desktop Services
Allow Cross-Forest User Policy and Roaming User Profiles
Always use local ADM files for Group Policy Object Editor
Configure Applications preference extension policy processing
Configure Data Sources preference extension policy processing
Configure Devices preference extension policy processing
Configure Drive Maps preference extension policy processing
Configure Environment preference extension policy processing
Configure Files preference extension policy processing
Configure Folder Options preference extension policy processing
Configure Folders preference extension policy processing
Configure Ini Files preference extension policy processing
Configure Internet Settings preference extension policy processing
Configure Local Users and Groups preference extension policy processing
Configure Network Options preference extension policy processing
Configure Network Shares preference extension policy processing
Configure Power Options preference extension policy processing
Configure Printers preference extension policy processing
Configure Regional Options preference extension policy processing
Configure Registry preference extension policy processing
Configure Scheduled Tasks preference extension policy processing
Configure Services preference extension policy processing
Configure Shortcuts preference extension policy processing
Configure Start Menu preference extension policy processing
Disallow Interactive Users from generating Resultant Set of Policy data
Disk Quota policy processing
EFS recovery policy processing
Folder Redirection policy processing
Group Policy refresh interval for computers
Group Policy refresh interval for domain controllers
Group Policy slow link detection
Internet Explorer Maintenance policy processing
IP Security policy processing
Registry policy processing
Remove users ability to invoke machine policy refresh
Scripts policy processing
Security policy processing
Software Installation policy processing
Startup policy processing wait time
Turn off background refresh of Group Policy
Turn off Local Group Policy objects processing
Turn off Resultant Set of Policy logging
User Group Policy loopback processing mode
Wired policy processing
Wireless policy processing
Internet Communication Management
Internet Communication settings
Turn off access to all Windows Update features
Turn off Automatic Root Certificates Update
Turn off downloading of print drivers over HTTP
Turn off Event Viewer "Events.asp" links
Turn off handwriting personalization data sharing
Turn off handwriting recognition error reporting
Turn off Help and Support Center "Did you know?" content
Turn off Help and Support Center Microsoft Knowledge Base search
Turn off Internet Connection Wizard if URL connection is referring to Microsoft.com
Turn off Internet download for Web publishing and online ordering wizards
Turn off Internet File Association service
Turn off printing over HTTP
Turn off Registration if URL connection is referring to Microsoft.com
Turn off Search Companion content file updates
Turn off the "Order Prints" picture task
Turn off the "Publish to Web" task for files and folders
Turn off the Windows Messenger Customer Experience Improvement Program
Turn off Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program
Turn off Windows Error Reporting
Turn off Windows Network Connectivity Status Indicator active tests
Turn off Windows Update device driver searching
Restrict Internet communication
iSCSI
General iSCSI
Do not allow additional session logins
Do not allow changes to initiator iqn name
iSCSI Security
Do not allow changes to initiator CHAP secret
Do not allow connections without IPSec
Do not allow sessions without mutual CHAP
Do not allow sessions without one way CHAP
iSCSI Target Discovery
Do not allow adding new targets via manual configuration
Do not allow manual configuration of discovered targets
Do not allow manual configuration of iSNS servers
Do not allow manual configuration of target portals
KDC
Provide information about previous logons to client computers
Use forest search order
Kerberos
Define host name-to-Kerberos realm mappings
Define interoperable Kerberos V5 realm settings
Require strict KDC validation
Require strict target SPN match on remote procedure calls
Use forest search order
Locale Services
Disallow changing of geographic location
Disallow selection of Custom Locales
Disallow user override of locale settings
Restrict system locales
Restrict user locales
Logon
Always use classic logon
Always use custom logon background
Always wait for the network at computer startup and logon
Assign a default domain for logon
Don't display the Getting Started welcome screen at logon
Do not process the legacy run list
Do not process the run once list
Exclude credential providers
Hide entry points for Fast User Switching
Run these programs at user logon
Turn off Windows Startup Sound
Net Logon
DC Locator DNS Records
Automated Site Coverage by the DC Locator DNS SRV Records
DC Locator DNS records not registered by the DCs
Domain Controller Address Type Returned
Do not process incoming mailslot messages used for domain controller location based on NetBIOS domain names
Dynamic Registration of the DC Locator DNS Records
Force Rediscovery Interval
Location of the DCs hosting a domain with single label DNS name
Priority Set in the DC Locator DNS SRV Records
Refresh Interval of the DC Locator DNS Records
Sites Covered by the Application Directory Partition Locator DNS SRV Records
Sites Covered by the DC Locator DNS SRV Records
Sites Covered by the GC Locator DNS SRV Records
Try Next Closest Site
TTL Set in the DC Locator DNS Records
Weight Set in the DC Locator DNS SRV Records
Allow cryptography algorithms compatible with Windows NT 4.0
Contact PDC on logon failure
Expected dial-up delay on logon
Final DC Discovery Retry Setting for Background Callers
Initial DC Discovery Retry Setting for Background Callers
Log File Debug Output Level
Maximum DC Discovery Retry Interval Setting for Background Callers
Maximum Log File Size
Negative DC Discovery Cache Setting
Netlogon share compatibility
Positive Periodic DC Cache Refresh for Background Callers
Positive Periodic DC Cache Refresh for Non-Background Callers
Scavenge Interval
Site Name
Sysvol share compatibility
Performance Control Panel
Turn off access to the OEM and Microsoft branding section
Turn off access to the performance center core section
Turn off access to the solutions to performance problems section
Power Management
Button Settings
Select the lid switch action (on battery)
Select the lid switch action (plugged in)
Select the Power button action (on battery)
Select the Power button action (plugged in)
Select the Sleep button action (on battery)
Select the Sleep button action (plugged in)
Select the Start menu Power button action (on battery)
Select the Start menu Power button action (plugged in)
Hard Disk Settings
Turn Off the hard disk (on battery)
Turn Off the hard disk (plugged in)
Notification Settings
Critical battery notification action
Critical battery notification level
Low battery notification action
Low battery notification level
Reserve battery notification level
Turn off low battery user notification
Sleep Settings
Allow applications to prevent automatic sleep (on battery)
Allow applications to prevent automatic sleep (plugged in)
Allow automatic sleep with Open Network Files (on battery)
Allow automatic sleep with Open Network Files (plugged in)
Allow standby states (S1-S3) when sleeping (on battery)
Allow standby states (S1-S3) when sleeping (plugged in)
Require a password when a computer wakes (on battery)
Require a password when a computer wakes (plugged in)
Specify the system hibernate timeout (on battery)
Specify the system hibernate timeout (plugged in)
Specify the system sleep timeout (on battery)
Specify the system sleep timeout (plugged in)
Specify the unattended sleep timeout (on battery)
Specify the unattended sleep timeout (plugged in)
Turn off hybrid sleep (on battery)
Turn off hybrid sleep (plugged in)
Turn on the ability for applications to prevent sleep transitions (on battery)
Turn on the ability for applications to prevent sleep transitions (plugged in)
Video and Display Settings
Reduce display brightness (on battery)
Reduce display brightness (plugged in)
Specify the display dim brightness (on battery)
Specify the display dim brightness (plugged in)
Turn off adaptive display timeout (on battery)
Turn off adaptive display timeout (plugged in)
Turn off the display (on battery)
Turn off the display (plugged in)
Turn on desktop background slideshow (on battery)
Turn on desktop background slideshow (plugged in)
Select an active power plan
Specify a custom active power plan
Recovery
Allow restore of system to default state
Remote Assistance
Allow only Vista or later connections
Customize Warning Messages
Offer Remote Assistance
Solicited Remote Assistance
Turn on bandwidth optimization
Turn on session logging
Remote Procedure Call
Ignore Delegation Failure
Minimum Idle Connection Timeout for RPC/HTTP connections
Propagation of extended error information
Restrictions for Unauthenticated RPC clients
RPC Endpoint Mapper Client Authentication
RPC Troubleshooting State Information
Removable Storage Access
All Removable Storage: Allow direct access in remote sessions
All Removable Storage classes: Deny all access
CD and DVD: Deny execute access
CD and DVD: Deny read access
CD and DVD: Deny write access
Custom Classes: Deny read access
Custom Classes: Deny write access
Floppy Drives: Deny execute access
Floppy Drives: Deny read access
Floppy Drives: Deny write access
Removable Disks: Deny execute access
Removable Disks: Deny read access
Removable Disks: Deny write access
Tape Drives: Deny execute access
Tape Drives: Deny read access
Tape Drives: Deny write access
Time (in seconds) to force reboot
WPD Devices: Deny read access
WPD Devices: Deny write access
Scripts
Allow logon scripts when NetBIOS or WINS is disabled
Maximum wait time for Group Policy scripts
Run logon scripts synchronously
Run shutdown scripts visible
Run startup scripts asynchronously
Run startup scripts visible
Run Windows PowerShell scripts first at computer startup, shutdown
Run Windows PowerShell scripts first at user logon, logoff
Server Manager
Configure the refresh interval for Server Manager
Do not display Initial Configuration Tasks window automatically at logon
Do not display Server Manager automatically at logon
Shutdown Options
Turn off automatic termination of applications that block or cancel shutdown
System Restore
Turn off Configuration
Turn off System Restore
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Application Compatibility Diagnostics
Detect application failures caused by deprecated COM objects
Detect application failures caused by deprecated Windows DLLs
Detect application installers that need to be run as administrator
Detect application install failures
Detect applications unable to launch installers under UAC
Notify blocked drivers
Corrupted File Recovery
Configure Corrupted File Recovery Behavior
Disk Diagnostic
Disk Diagnostic: Configure custom alert text
Disk Diagnostic: Configure execution level
Fault Tolerant Heap
Configure Scenario Execution Level
Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool
Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool: Configure execution level
Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool: Restrict tool download
Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool: Turn on MSDT interactive communication with support provider
MSI Corrupted File Recovery
Configure MSI Corrupted File Recovery Behavior
Scheduled Maintenance
Configure Scheduled Maintenance Behavior
Scripted Diagnostics
Configure Security Policy for Scripted Diagnostics
Troubleshooting: Allow users to access and run Troubleshooting Wizards
Troubleshooting: Allow users to access online troubleshooting content on Microsoft servers from the Troubleshooting Control Panel (via the Windows Online Troubleshooting Service - WOTS)
Windows Boot Performance Diagnostics
Configure Scenario Execution Level
Windows Memory Leak Diagnosis
Configure Scenario Execution Level
Windows Performance PerfTrack
Enable/Disable PerfTrack
Windows Resource Exhaustion Detection and Resolution
Configure Scenario Execution Level
Windows Shutdown Performance Diagnostics
Configure Scenario Execution Level
Windows Standby/Resume Performance Diagnostics
Configure Scenario Execution Level
Windows System Responsiveness Performance Diagnostics
Configure Scenario Execution Level
Diagnostics: Configure scenario execution level
Diagnostics: Configure scenario retention
Trusted Platform Module Services
Configure the list of blocked TPM commands
Ignore the default list of blocked TPM commands
Ignore the local list of blocked TPM commands
Turn on TPM backup to Active Directory Domain Services
User Profiles
Add the Administrators security group to roaming user profiles
Background upload of a roaming user profile's registry file while user is logged on
Delete cached copies of roaming profiles
Delete user profiles older than a specified number of days on system restart
Do not check for user ownership of Roaming Profile Folders
Do not detect slow network connections
Do not forcefully unload the users registry at user logoff
Do not log users on with temporary profiles
Leave Windows Installer and Group Policy Software Installation Data
Maximum retries to unload and update user profile
Only allow local user profiles
Prevent Roaming Profile changes from propagating to the server
Prompt user when a slow network connection is detected
Set maximum wait time for the network if a user has a roaming user profile or remote home directory
Set roaming profile path for all users logging onto this computer
Slow network connection timeout for user profiles
Timeout for dialog boxes
Wait for remote user profile
Windows File Protection
Hide the file scan progress window
Limit Windows File Protection cache size
Set Windows File Protection scanning
Specify Windows File Protection cache location
Windows HotStart
Turn off Windows HotStart
Windows Time Service
Time Providers
Configure Windows NTP Client
Enable Windows NTP Client
Enable Windows NTP Server
Global Configuration Settings
Activate Shutdown Event Tracker System State Data feature
Allow Distributed Link Tracking clients to use domain resources
Display Shutdown Event Tracker
Do not automatically encrypt files moved to encrypted folders
Do not display Manage Your Server page at logon
Do not turn off system power after a Windows system shutdown has occurred.
Download missing COM components
Enable Persistent Time Stamp
Remove Boot / Shutdown / Logon / Logoff status messages
Restrict potentially unsafe HTML Help functions to specified folders
Restrict these programs from being launched from Help
Specify Windows installation file location
Specify Windows Service Pack installation file location
Turn off Data Execution Prevention for HTML Help Executible
Verbose vs normal status messages
Windows Components
Active Directory Federation Services
Turn off Federation Service
ActiveX Installer Service
ActiveX installation policy for sites in Trusted zones
Approved Installation Sites for ActiveX Controls
Add features to Windows 8.1
Prevent the wizard from running.
Application Compatibility
Prevent access to 16-bit applications
Remove Program Compatibility Property Page
Turn off Application Compatibility Engine
Turn off Application Telemetry
Turn off Problem Steps Recorder
Turn off Program Compatibility Assistant
Turn off Program Inventory
Turn off SwitchBack Compatibility Engine
AutoPlay Policies
Default behavior for AutoRun
Don't set the always do this checkbox
Turn off Autoplay for non-volume devices
Turn off Autoplay
Backup
Client
Prevent backing up to local disks
Prevent backing up to network location
Prevent backing up to optical media (CD/DVD)
Prevent the user from running the Backup Status and Configuration program
Turn off restore functionality
Turn off the ability to back up data files
Turn off the ability to create a system image
Server
Allow only system backup
Disallow locally attached storage as backup target
Disallow network as backup target
Disallow optical media as backup target
Disallow run-once backups
Biometrics
Allow domain users to log on using biometrics
Allow the use of biometrics
Allow users to log on using biometrics
Specify timeout for fast user switching events
BitLocker Drive Encryption
Fixed Data Drives
Allow access to BitLocker-protected fixed data drives from earlier versions of Windows
Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered
Configure use of passwords for fixed data drives
Configure use of smart cards on fixed data drives
Deny write access to fixed drives not protected by BitLocker
Operating System Drives
Allow enhanced PINs for startup
Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered
Configure minimum PIN length for startup
Configure TPM platform validation profile
Require additional authentication at startup (Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista)
Require additional authentication at startup
Removable Data Drives
Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows
Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered
Configure use of passwords for removable data drives
Configure use of smart cards on removable data drives
Control use of BitLocker on removable drives
Deny write access to removable drives not protected by BitLocker
Choose default folder for recovery password
Choose drive encryption method and cipher strength
Choose how users can recover BitLocker-protected drives (Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista)
Prevent memory overwrite on restart
Provide the unique identifiers for your organization
Store BitLocker recovery information in Active Directory Domain Services(Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista)
Validate smart card certificate usage rule compliance
Credential User Interface
Enumerate administrator accounts on elevation
Require trusted path for credential entry.
Desktop Gadgets
Override the More Gadgets link
Restrict unpacking and installation of gadgets that are not digitally signed.
Turn off desktop gadgets
Turn Off user-installed desktop gadgets
Desktop Window Manager
Window Frame Coloring
Do not allow color changes
Specify a default color
Do not allow desktop composition
Do not allow Flip3D invocation
Do not allow window animations
Digital Locker
Do not allow Digital Locker to run
Event Forwarding
Configure the server address, refresh interval, and issuer certificate authority of a target Subscription Manager
ForwarderResourceUsage
Event Log Service
Application
Back up log automatically when full
Configure log access
Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size
Control the location of the log file
Specify the maximum log file size (KB)
Security
Back up log automatically when full
Configure log access
Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size
Control the location of the log file
Specify the maximum log file size (KB)
Setup
Back up log automatically when full
Configure log access
Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size
Control the location of the log file
Specify the maximum log file size (KB)
Turn on logging
System
Back up log automatically when full
Configure log access
Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size
Control the location of the log file
Specify the maximum log file size (KB)
Event Viewer
Events.asp program command line parameters
Events.asp program
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Game Explorer
Turn off downloading of game information
Turn off game updates
Turn off tracking of last play time of games in the Games folder
HomeGroup
Prevent the computer from joining a homegroup
Internet Explorer
Accelerators
Deploy default Accelerators
Deploy non-default Accelerators
Turn off Accelerators
Use Policy Accelerators
Application Compatibility
Enable cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard if URLACTION_SCRIPT_PASTE is set to Prompt
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Compatibility View
Include updated Web site lists from Microsoft
Turn off Compatibility View button
Turn off Compatibility View
Turn on Internet Explorer 7 Standards Mode
Turn on Internet Explorer Standards Mode for Local Intranet
Use Policy List of Internet Explorer 7 sites
Corporate Settings
Code Download
Prevent setting of the code download path for each machine
Delete Browsing History
Configure Delete Browsing History on exit
Disable "Configuring History"
Prevent Deleting Cookies
Prevent Deleting Favorites Site Data
Prevent Deleting Form Data
Prevent Deleting InPrivate Filtering data
Prevent Deleting Passwords
Prevent Deleting Temporary Internet Files
Prevent Deleting Web sites that the User has Visited
Prevent the deletion of temporary Internet files and cookies
Turn off "Delete Browsing History" functionality
InPrivate
Disable toolbars and extensions when InPrivate Browsing starts
Do not collect InPrivate Filtering data
InPrivate Filtering Threshold
Turn off InPrivate Browsing
Turn off InPrivate Filtering
Internet Control Panel
Advanced Page
Allow active content from CDs to run on user machines
Allow Install On Demand (except Internet Explorer)
Allow Install On Demand (Internet Explorer)
Allow software to run or install even if the signature is invalid
Allow third-party browser extensions
Automatically check for Internet Explorer updates
Check for server certificate revocation
Check for signatures on downloaded programs
Do not allow resetting Internet Explorer settings
Do not save encrypted pages to disk
Empty Temporary Internet Files folder when browser is closed
Play animations in web pages
Play sounds in web pages
Play videos in web pages
Turn off ClearType
Turn off Encryption Support
Turn off Profile Assistant
Turn on Caret Browsing support
Use HTTP 1.1 through proxy connections
Use HTTP 1.1
Security Page
Internet Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active content over restricted protocols to access my computer
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Intranet Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active content over restricted protocols to access my computer
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Local Machine Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active content over restricted protocols to access my computer
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Locked-Down Internet Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Locked-Down Intranet Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Locked-Down Local Machine Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Locked-Down Restricted Sites Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Restricted Sites Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active content over restricted protocols to access my computer
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Trusted Sites Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active content over restricted protocols to access my computer
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Internet Zone Template
Intranet Sites: Include all local (intranet) sites not listed in other zones
Intranet Sites: Include all network paths (UNCs)
Intranet Sites: Include all sites that bypass the proxy server
Intranet Zone Template
Local Machine Zone Template
Locked-Down Internet Zone Template
Locked-Down Intranet Zone Template
Locked-Down Local Machine Zone Template
Locked-Down Restricted Sites Zone Template
Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone Template
Restricted Sites Zone Template
Site to Zone Assignment List
Trusted Sites Zone Template
Turn on automatic detection of the intranet
Turn on Information bar notification for intranet content
Turn on Warn about Certificate Address Mismatch
Disable the Advanced page
Disable the Connections page
Disable the Content page
Disable the General page
Disable the Privacy page
Disable the Programs page
Disable the Security page
Prevent ignoring certificate errors
Send internationalized domain names
Use UTF-8 for mailto links
Internet Settings
AutoComplete
Turn off Windows Search AutoComplete
Component Updates
Help Menu > About Internet Explorer
Prevent the configuration of cipher strength update information URLs
Periodic check for updates to Internet Explorer and Internet Tools
Turn off changing the URL to be displayed for checking updates to Internet Explorer and Internet Tools
Turn off configuring the update check interval (in days)
Security Features
Add-on Management
Add-on List
All Processes
Deny all add-ons unless specifically allowed in the Add-on List
Process List
AJAX
Enable Native XMLHttpRequest Support
Maximum number of connections per server (HTTP 1.0)
Maximum number of connections per server (HTTP 1.1)
Turn off Cross Document Messaging
Turn off the XDomainRequest Object
Binary Behavior Security Restriction
Admin-approved behaviors
All Processes
Install binaries signed by MD2 and MD4 signing technologies
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Consistent Mime Handling
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Information Bar
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Mime Sniffing Safety Feature
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
MK Protocol Security Restriction
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Network Protocol Lockdown
Restricted Protocols Per Security Zone
Internet Zone Restricted Protocols
Intranet Zone Restricted Protocols
Local Machine Zone Restricted Protocols
Restricted Sites Zone Restricted Protocols
Trusted Sites Zone Restricted Protocols
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Object Caching Protection
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Protection From Zone Elevation
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Restrict ActiveX Install
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Restrict File Download
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Scripted Window Security Restrictions
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Turn off Data Execution Prevention
Turn off Data URI Support
Toolbars
Auto-hide the Toolbars
Customize Command Labels
Hide the Command Bar
Hide the Status Bar
Lock all Toolbars
Set location of Stop and Refresh buttons
Turn off Developer Tools
Turn off toolbar upgrade tool
Use large Icons for Command Buttons
Add a specific list of search providers to the user's search provider list
Configure new tab page default behavior
Customize User Agent String
Disable Automatic Install of Internet Explorer components
Disable changing Automatic Configuration settings
Disable changing connection settings
Disable changing proxy settings
Disable Per-User Installation of ActiveX Controls
Disable Periodic Check for Internet Explorer software updates
Disable showing the splash screen
Disable software update shell notifications on program launch
Do not allow users to enable or disable add-ons
Enforce Full Screen Mode
Make proxy settings per-machine (rather than per-user)
Only use the ActiveX Installer Service for installation of ActiveX Controls
Pop-up allow list
Prevent "Fix settings" functionality
Prevent Bypassing SmartScreen Filter Warnings
Prevent Internet Explorer Search box from displaying
Prevent participation in the Customer Experience Improvement Program
Prevent performance of First Run Customize settings
Restrict changing the default search provider
Restrict search providers to a specific list of providers
Security Zones: Do not allow users to add/delete sites
Security Zones: Do not allow users to change policies
Security Zones: Use only machine settings
Set tab process growth
Turn off ActiveX opt-in prompt
Turn off Automatic Crash Recovery Prompt
Turn off configuration of default behavior of new tab creation
Turn off configuration of tabbed browsing pop-up behavior
Turn off configuration of window reuse
Turn off Crash Detection
Turn off displaying the Internet Explorer Help Menu
Turn off Favorites bar
Turn off Managing Phishing filter
Turn off Managing Pop-up Allow list
Turn off managing Pop-up filter level
Turn off Managing SmartScreen Filter
Turn off page zooming functionality
Turn off pop-up management
Turn off Quick Tabs functionality
Turn off Reopen Last Browsing Session
Turn off suggestions for all user-installed providers
Turn off tabbed browsing
Turn off the activation of the quick pick menu
Turn off the auto-complete feature for web addresses
Turn off the Security Settings Check feature
Turn on Compatibility Logging
Turn on menu bar by default
Internet Information Services
Prevent IIS installation
Location and Sensors
Turn off location
Turn off location scripting
Turn off sensors
NetMeeting
Disable remote Desktop Sharing
Network Access Protection
Allow the Network Access Protection client to support the 802.1x Enforcement Client component
Network Projector
Network Projector Port Setting
Turn off Connect to a Network Projector
Online Assistance
Turn off Active Help
Parental Controls
Make Parental Controls control panel visible on a Domain
Password Synchronization
Set the interval between synchronization retries for Password Synchronization
Set the number of synchronization retries for servers running Password Synchronization
Turn on extensive logging for Password Synchronization
Turn on the Windows to NIS password synchronization for users that have been migrated to Active Directory
Presentation Settings
Turn off Windows presentation settings
Remote Desktop Services
RD Licensing
License server security group
Prevent license upgrade
Remote Desktop Connection Client
RemoteFX USB Device Redirection
Allow RDP redirection of other supported RemoteFX USB devices from this computer
Allow .rdp files from unknown publishers
Allow .rdp files from valid publishers and user's default .rdp settings
Configure server authentication for client
Do not allow passwords to be saved
Prompt for credentials on the client computer
Specify SHA1 thumbprints of certificates representing trusted .rdp publishers
Turn Off UDP On Client
Remote Desktop Session Host
Application Compatibility
Do not use Remote Desktop Session Host server IP address when virtual IP address is not available
Select the network adapter to be used for Remote Desktop IP Virtualization
Turn off Windows Installer RDS Compatibility
Turn on Remote Desktop IP Virtualization
Connections
Allow remote start of unlisted programs
Allow users to connect remotely using Remote Desktop Services
Automatic reconnection
Configure keep-alive connection interval
Deny logoff of an administrator logged in to the console session
Limit number of connections
Restrict Remote Desktop Services users to a single Remote Desktop Services session
Select network detection on the server
Select RDP transport protocols
Set rules for remote control of Remote Desktop Services user sessions
Turn off Fair Share CPU Scheduling
Device and Resource Redirection
Allow audio and video playback redirection
Allow audio recording redirection
Allow time zone redirection
Do not allow clipboard redirection
Do not allow COM port redirection
Do not allow drive redirection
Do not allow LPT port redirection
Do not allow smart card device redirection
Do not allow supported Plug and Play device redirection
Limit audio playback quality
Licensing
Hide notifications about RD Licensing problems that affect the RD Session Host server
Set the Remote Desktop licensing mode
Use the specified Remote Desktop license servers
Printer Redirection
Do not allow client printer redirection
Do not set default client printer to be default printer in a session
Redirect only the default client printer
Specify RD Session Host server fallback printer driver behavior
Use Remote Desktop Easy Print printer driver first
Profiles
Limit the size of the entire roaming user profile cache
Set path for Remote Desktop Services Roaming User Profile
Set Remote Desktop Services User Home Directory
Use mandatory profiles on the RD Session Host server
RD Connection Broker
Configure RD Connection Broker farm name
Configure RD Connection Broker server name
Join RD Connection Broker
Use IP Address Redirection
Use RD Connection Broker load balancing
Remote Session Environment
Allow desktop composition for remote desktop sessions
Always show desktop on connection
Configure image quality for RemoteFX Adaptive Graphics
Configure RemoteFX Adaptive Graphics
Configure RemoteFX
Do not allow font smoothing
Enable Remote Desktop Protocol 8.0
Enforce Removal of Remote Desktop Wallpaper
Limit maximum color depth
Limit maximum display resolution
Limit maximum number of monitors
Optimize visual experience for Remote Desktop Services sessions
Optimize visual experience when using RemoteFX
Remove "Disconnect" option from Shut Down dialog
Remove Windows Security item from Start menu
Set compression algorithm for RDP data
Start a program on connection
Security
Always prompt for password upon connection
Do not allow local administrators to customize permissions
Require secure RPC communication
Require use of specific security layer for remote (RDP) connections
Require user authentication for remote connections by using Network Level Authentication
Server Authentication Certificate Template
Set client connection encryption level
Session Time Limits
Set time limit for active but idle Remote Desktop Services sessions
Set time limit for active Remote Desktop Services sessions
Set time limit for disconnected sessions
Set time limit for logoff of RemoteApp sessions
Terminate session when time limits are reached
Temporary folders
Do not delete temp folder upon exit
Do not use temporary folders per session
RSS Feeds
Turn off addition and removal of feeds and Web Slices
Turn off background sync for feeds and Web Slices
Turn off downloading of enclosures
Turn off feed and Web Slices discovery
Turn off the feed list
Turn on Basic feed authentication over HTTP
Search
OCR
Force TIFF IFilter to perform OCR for every page in a TIFF document
Select OCR languages from a code page
Add primary intranet search location
Add secondary intranet search locations
Allow indexing of encrypted files
Allow use of diacritics
Control rich previews for attachments
Default excluded paths
Default indexed paths
Disable indexer backoff
Do not allow web search
Enable indexing of online delegate mailboxes
Enable indexing uncached Exchange folders
Enable throttling for online mail indexing
Indexer data location
Prevent adding UNC locations to index from Control Panel
Prevent adding user-specified locations to the All Locations menu
Prevent automatically adding shared folders to the index
Prevent clients from querying the index remotely
Prevent customization of indexed locations in Control Panel
Prevent displaying advanced indexing options in Control Panel
Prevent indexing certain paths
Prevent indexing e-mail attachments
Prevent indexing files in offline files cache
Prevent indexing Microsoft Office Outlook
Prevent indexing of certain file types
Prevent indexing public folders
Prevent indexing when running on battery power to conserve energy
Prevent unwanted iFilters and protocol handlers
Preview pane location
Set large or small icon view in desktop search results
Stop indexing in the event of limited hard drive space
Security Center
Turn on Security Center (Domain PCs only)
Server for NIS
Set the map update interval for NIS subordinate servers
Turn on extensive logging for Active Directory Domain Services domain controllers that are running Server for NIS
Shutdown Options
Timeout for hung logon sessions during shutdown
Turn off legacy remote shutdown interface
Smart Card
Allow certificates with no extended key usage certificate attribute
Allow ECC certificates to be used for logon and authentication
Allow Integrated Unblock screen to be displayed at the time of logon
Allow signature keys valid for Logon
Allow time invalid certificates
Allow user name hint
Configure root certificate clean up
Display string when smart card is blocked
Filter duplicate logon certificates
Force the reading of all certificates from the smart card
Notify user of successful smart card driver installation
Prevent plaintext PINs from being returned by Credential Manager
Reverse the subject name stored in a certificate when displaying
Turn on certificate propagation from smart card
Turn on root certificate propagation from smart card
Turn on Smart Card Plug and Play service
Sound Recorder
Do not allow Sound Recorder to run
Tablet PC
Accessories
Do not allow Inkball to run
Do not allow printing to Journal Note Writer
Do not allow Snipping Tool to run
Do not allow Windows Journal to be run
Cursors
Turn off pen feedback
Handwriting personalization
Turn off automatic learning
Hardware Buttons
Prevent Back-ESC mapping
Prevent launch an application
Prevent press and hold
Turn off hardware buttons
Input Panel
Disable text prediction
For tablet pen input, don't show the Input Panel icon
For touch input, don't show the Input Panel icon
Include rarely used Chinese, Kanji, or Hanja characters
Prevent Input Panel tab from appearing
Switch to the Simplified Chinese (PRC) gestures
Turn off AutoComplete integration with Input Panel
Turn off password security in Input Panel
Turn off tolerant and Z-shaped scratch-out gestures
Pen Flicks Learning
Prevent Flicks Learning Mode
Pen UX Behaviors
Prevent flicks
Tablet PC Pen Training
Turn off Tablet PC Pen Training
Touch Input
Turn off Tablet PC touch input
Turn off Touch Panning
Task Scheduler
Hide Advanced Properties Checkbox in Add Scheduled Task Wizard
Hide Property Pages
Prevent Task Run or End
Prohibit Browse
Prohibit Drag-and-Drop
Prohibit New Task Creation
Prohibit Task Deletion
Windows Calendar
Turn off Windows Calendar
Windows Color System
Prohibit installing or uninstalling color profiles
Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program
Allow Corporate redirection of Customer Experience Improvement uploads
Tag Windows Customer Experience Improvement data with Study Identifier
Windows Defender
Check for New Signatures Before Scheduled Scans
Configure Microsoft SpyNet Reporting
Turn off Real-Time Monitoring
Turn off Routinely Taking Action
Turn off Windows Defender
Turn on definition updates through both WSUS and the Microsoft Malware Protection Center
Turn on definition updates through both WSUS and Windows Update
Windows Error Reporting
Advanced Error Reporting Settings
Configure Corporate Windows Error Reporting
Configure Report Archive
Configure Report Queue
Default application reporting settings
List of applications to always report errors for
List of applications to be excluded
List of applications to never report errors for
Report operating system errors
Report unplanned shutdown events
Consent
Configure Default consent
Customize consent settings
Ignore custom consent settings
Configure Error Reporting
Disable Logging
Disable Windows Error Reporting
Display Error Notification
Do not send additional data
Prevent display of the user interface for critical errors
Windows Explorer
Previous Versions
Hide previous versions list for local files
Hide previous versions list for remote files
Hide previous versions of files on backup location
Prevent restoring local previous versions
Prevent restoring previous versions from backups
Prevent restoring remote previous versions
Disable binding directly to IPropertySetStorage without intermediate layers.
Set a support web page link
Turn off Data Execution Prevention for Explorer
Turn off heap termination on corruption
Turn off numerical sorting in Windows Explorer
Turn off shell protocol protected mode
Verify old and new Folder Redirection targets point to the same share before redirecting
Windows Installer
Allow admin to install from Remote Desktop Services session
Always install with elevated privileges
Baseline file cache maximum size
Cache transforms in secure location on workstation
Disable IE security prompt for Windows Installer scripts
Disable logging via package settings
Disable Windows Installer
Enable user control over installs
Enable user to browse for source while elevated
Enable user to patch elevated products
Enable user to use media source while elevated
Enforce upgrade component rules
Logging
Prohibit Flyweight Patching
Prohibit non-administrators from applying vendor signed updates
Prohibit patching
Prohibit removal of updates
Prohibit rollback
Prohibit Use of Restart Manager
Prohibit User Installs
Remove browse dialog box for new source
Turn off creation of System Restore Checkpoints
Windows Logon Options
Disable or enable software Secure Attention Sequence
Display information about previous logons during user logon
Report when logon server was not available during user logon
Windows Mail
Turn off the communities features
Turn off Windows Mail application
Windows Media Center
Do not allow Windows Media Center to run
Windows Media Digital Rights Management
Prevent Windows Media DRM Internet Access
Windows Media Player
Do Not Show First Use Dialog Boxes
Prevent Automatic Updates
Prevent Desktop Shortcut Creation
Prevent Media Sharing
Prevent Quick Launch Toolbar Shortcut Creation
Prevent Video Smoothing
Windows Messenger
Do not allow Windows Messenger to be run
Do not automatically start Windows Messenger initially
Windows Mobility Center
Turn off Windows Mobility Center
Windows Reliability Analysis
Configure Reliability WMI Providers
Windows Remote Management (WinRM)
WinRM Client
Allow Basic authentication
Allow CredSSP authentication
Allow unencrypted traffic
Disallow Digest authentication
Disallow Kerberos authentication
Disallow Negotiate authentication
Trusted Hosts
WinRM Service
Allow automatic configuration of listeners
Allow Basic authentication
Allow CredSSP authentication
Allow unencrypted traffic
Disallow Kerberos authentication
Disallow Negotiate authentication
Specify channel binding token hardening level
Turn On Compatibility HTTP Listener
Turn On Compatibility HTTPS Listener
Windows Remote Shell
Allow Remote Shell Access
MaxConcurrentUsers
Specify idle Timeout
Specify maximum amount of memory in MB per Shell
Specify maximum number of processes per Shell
Specify maximum number of remote shells per user
Specify Shell Timeout
Windows SideShow
Delete data from devices running Microsoft firmware when a user logs off from the computer.
Require a PIN to access data on devices running Microsoft firmware
Turn off automatic wake
Turn off Windows SideShow
Windows System Resource Manager
Set the Email IDs to which notifications are to be sent
Set the SMTP Server used to send notifications
Set the Time interval in minutes for logging accounting data
Turn on Accounting for WSRM
Windows Update
Allow Automatic Updates immediate installation
Allow non-administrators to receive update notifications
Allow signed updates from an intranet Microsoft update service location
Automatic Updates detection frequency
Configure Automatic Updates
Delay Restart for scheduled installations
Do not adjust default option to 'Install Updates and Shut Down' in Shut Down Windows dialog box
Do not display 'Install Updates and Shut Down' option in Shut Down Windows dialog box
Enable client-side targeting
Enabling Windows Update Power Management to automatically wake up the system to install scheduled updates
No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations
Re-prompt for restart with scheduled installations
Reschedule Automatic Updates scheduled installations
Specify intranet Microsoft update service location
Turn on recommended updates via Automatic Updates
Turn on Software Notifications
Administrative Templates (Users)
Control Panel
Add or Remove Programs
Go directly to Components Wizard
Hide Add/Remove Windows Components page
Hide Add New Programs page
Hide Change or Remove Programs page
Hide the "Add a program from CD-ROM or floppy disk" option
Hide the "Add programs from Microsoft" option
Hide the "Add programs from your network" option
Hide the Set Program Access and Defaults page
Remove Add or Remove Programs
Remove Support Information
Specify default category for Add New Programs
Display
Disable the Display Control Panel
Hide Settings tab
Personalization
Enable screen saver
Force a specific visual style file or force Windows Classic
Force specific screen saver
Load a specific theme
Password protect the screen saver
Prevent changing color scheme
Prevent changing desktop background
Prevent changing desktop icons
Prevent changing mouse pointers
Prevent changing screen saver
Prevent changing sounds
Prevent changing theme
Prevent changing visual style for windows and buttons
Prevent changing window color and appearance
Prohibit selection of visual style font size
Screen saver timeout
Printers
Browse a common web site to find printers
Browse the network to find printers
Default Active Directory path when searching for printers
Only use Package Point and print
Package Point and print - Approved servers
Point and Print Restrictions
Prevent addition of printers
Prevent deletion of printers
Programs
Hide "Get Programs" page
Hide "Installed Updates" page
Hide "Programs and Features" page
Hide "Set Program Access and Computer Defaults" page
Hide "Windows Features"
Hide "Windows Marketplace"
Hide the Programs Control Panel
Regional and Language Options
Hide Regional and Language Options administrative options
Hide the geographic location option
Hide the select language group options
Hide user locale selection and customization options
Restrict selection of Windows menus and dialogs language
Restricts the UI languages Windows should use for the selected user
Always open All Control Panel Items when opening Control Panel
Hide specified Control Panel items
Prohibit access to Control Panel and PC settings
Show only specified Control Panel items
Desktop
Active Directory
Enable filter in Find dialog box
Hide Active Directory folder
Maximum size of Active Directory searches
Desktop
Add/Delete items
Allow only bitmapped wallpaper
Desktop Wallpaper
Disable Active Desktop
Disable all items
Enable Active Desktop
Prohibit adding items
Prohibit changes
Prohibit closing items
Prohibit deleting items
Prohibit editing items
Don't save settings at exit
Do not add shares of recently opened documents to Network Locations
Hide and disable all items on the desktop
Hide Internet Explorer icon on desktop
Hide Network Locations icon on desktop
Prevent adding, dragging, dropping and closing the Taskbar's toolbars
Prohibit adjusting desktop toolbars
Prohibit User from manually redirecting Profile Folders
Remove Computer icon on the desktop
Remove My Documents icon on the desktop
Remove Properties from the Computer icon context menu
Remove Properties from the Documents icon context menu
Remove Properties from the Recycle Bin context menu
Remove Recycle Bin icon from desktop
Remove the Desktop Cleanup Wizard
Turn off Aero Shake window minimizing mouse gesture
Network
Network Connections
Ability to change properties of an all user remote access connection
Ability to delete all user remote access connections
Ability to Enable/Disable a LAN connection
Ability to rename all user remote access connections
Ability to rename LAN connections
Ability to rename LAN connections or remote access connections available to all users
Enable Windows 2000 Network Connections settings for Administrators
Prohibit access to properties of a LAN connection
Prohibit access to properties of components of a LAN connection
Prohibit access to properties of components of a remote access connection
Prohibit access to the Advanced Settings item on the Advanced menu
Prohibit access to the New Connection Wizard
Prohibit access to the Remote Access Preferences item on the Advanced menu
Prohibit adding and removing components for a LAN or remote access connection
Prohibit changing properties of a private remote access connection
Prohibit connecting and disconnecting a remote access connection
Prohibit deletion of remote access connections
Prohibit Enabling/Disabling components of a LAN connection
Prohibit renaming private remote access connections
Prohibit TCP/IP advanced configuration
Prohibit viewing of status for an active connection
Turn off notifications when a connection has only limited or no connectivity
Offline Files
Action on server disconnect
Administratively assigned offline files
Event logging level
Initial reminder balloon lifetime
Non-default server disconnect actions
Prevent use of Offline Files folder
Prohibit 'Make Available Offline' for these file and folders
Prohibit user configuration of Offline Files
Reminder balloon frequency
Reminder balloon lifetime
Remove 'Make Available Offline'
Synchronize all offline files before logging off
Synchronize all offline files when logging on
Synchronize offline files before suspend
Turn off reminder balloons
Windows Connect Now
Prohibit access of the Windows Connect Now wizards
Shared Folders
Allow DFS roots to be published
Allow shared folders to be published
Start Menu and Taskbar
Add "Run in Separate Memory Space" check box to Run dialog box
Add Logoff to the Start Menu
Add Search Internet link to Start Menu
Add the Run command to the Start Menu
Change Start Menu power button
Clear history of recently opened documents on exit
Clear the recent programs list for new users
Do not allow pinning items in Jump Lists
Do not allow pinning programs to the Taskbar
Do not display any custom toolbars in the taskbar
Do not display or track items in Jump Lists from remote locations
Do not keep history of recently opened documents
Do not search communications
Do not search for files
Do not search Internet
Do not search programs and Control Panel items
Do not use the search-based method when resolving shell shortcuts
Do not use the tracking-based method when resolving shell shortcuts
Force classic Start Menu
Gray unavailable Windows Installer programs Start Menu shortcuts
Hide the notification area
Lock all taskbar settings
Lock the Taskbar
Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings
Prevent grouping of taskbar items
Prevent users from adding or removing toolbars
Prevent users from moving taskbar to another screen dock location
Prevent users from rearranging toolbars
Prevent users from resizing the taskbar
Remove access to the context menus for the taskbar
Remove All Programs list from the Start menu
Remove and prevent access to the Shut Down, Restart, Sleep, and Hibernate commands
Remove Balloon Tips on Start Menu items
Remove Clock from the system notification area
Remove common program groups from Start Menu
Remove Default Programs link from the Start menu.
Remove Documents icon from Start Menu
Remove Downloads link from Start Menu
Remove drag-and-drop and context menus on the Start Menu
Remove Favorites menu from Start Menu
Remove frequent programs list from the Start Menu
Remove Games link from Start Menu
Remove Help menu from Start Menu
Remove Homegroup link from Start Menu
Remove links and access to Windows Update
Remove Logoff on the Start Menu
Remove Music icon from Start Menu
Remove Network Connections from Start Menu
Remove Network icon from Start Menu
Remove Pictures icon from Start Menu
Remove pinned programs from the Taskbar
Remove pinned programs list from the Start Menu
Remove programs on Settings menu
Remove Recent Items menu from Start Menu
Remove Recorded TV link from Start Menu
Remove Run menu from Start Menu
Remove Search Computer link
Remove Search link from Start Menu
Remove See More Results / Search Everywhere link
Remove the "Undock PC" button from the Start Menu
Remove the Action Center icon
Remove the battery meter
Remove the networking icon
Remove the volume control icon
Remove user's folders from the Start Menu
Remove user folder link from Start Menu
Remove user name from Start Menu
Remove Videos link from Start Menu
Show QuickLaunch on Taskbar
Turn off all balloon notifications
Turn off automatic promotion of notification icons to the taskbar
Turn off feature advertisement balloon notifications
Turn off notification area cleanup
Turn off personalized menus
Turn off taskbar thumbnails
Turn off user tracking
System
Ctrl+Alt+Del Options
Remove Change Password
Remove Lock Computer
Remove Logoff
Remove Task Manager
Driver Installation
Code signing for device drivers
Configure driver search locations
Turn off Windows Update device driver search prompt
Folder Redirection
Do not automatically make redirected folders available offline
Use localized subfolder names when redirecting Start Menu and My Documents
Group Policy
Create new Group Policy object links disabled by default
Default name for new Group Policy objects
Disallow Interactive Users from generating Resultant Set of Policy data
Enforce Show Policies Only
Group Policy domain controller selection
Group Policy refresh interval for users
Group Policy slow link detection
Turn off automatic update of ADM files
Internet Communication Management
Internet Communication settings
Turn off downloading of print drivers over HTTP
Turn off handwriting personalization data sharing
Turn off handwriting recognition error reporting
Turn off Help Experience Improvement Program
Turn off Help Ratings
Turn off Internet download for Web publishing and online ordering wizards
Turn off Internet File Association service
Turn off printing over HTTP
Turn off the "Order Prints" picture task
Turn off the "Publish to Web" task for files and folders
Turn off the Windows Messenger Customer Experience Improvement Program
Turn off Windows Online
Restrict Internet communication
Locale Services
Disallow changing of geographic location
Disallow selection of Custom Locales
Disallow user override of locale settings
Restrict user locales
Logon
Do not process the legacy run list
Do not process the run once list
Run these programs at user logon
Performance Control Panel
Turn off access to the OEM and Microsoft branding section
Turn off access to the performance center core section
Turn off access to the solutions to performance problems section
Power Management
Prompt for password on resume from hibernate/suspend
Removable Storage Access
All Removable Storage classes: Deny all access
CD and DVD: Deny read access
CD and DVD: Deny write access
Custom Classes: Deny read access
Custom Classes: Deny write access
Floppy Drives: Deny read access
Floppy Drives: Deny write access
Removable Disks: Deny read access
Removable Disks: Deny write access
Tape Drives: Deny read access
Tape Drives: Deny write access
Time (in seconds) to force reboot
WPD Devices: Deny read access
WPD Devices: Deny write access
Scripts
Run legacy logon scripts hidden
Run logoff scripts visible
Run logon scripts synchronously
Run logon scripts visible
Run Windows PowerShell scripts first at user logon, logoff
User Profiles
Connect home directory to root of the share
Exclude directories in roaming profile
Limit profile size
Network directories to sync at Logon/Logoff time only
Windows HotStart
Turn off Windows HotStart
Century interpretation for Year 2000
Custom User Interface
Don't display the Getting Started welcome screen at logon
Don't run specified Windows applications
Download missing COM components
Prevent access to registry editing tools
Prevent access to the command prompt
Restrict these programs from being launched from Help
Run only specified Windows applications
Windows Automatic Updates
Windows Components
Add features to Windows 8.1
Prevent the wizard from running.
Application Compatibility
Prevent access to 16-bit applications
Turn off Program Compatibility Assistant
Attachment Manager
Default risk level for file attachments
Do not preserve zone information in file attachments
Hide mechanisms to remove zone information
Inclusion list for high risk file types
Inclusion list for low file types
Inclusion list for moderate risk file types
Notify antivirus programs when opening attachments
Trust logic for file attachments
AutoPlay Policies
Default behavior for AutoRun
Don't set the always do this checkbox
Turn off Autoplay for non-volume devices
Turn off Autoplay
Backup
Client
Prevent backing up to local disks
Prevent backing up to network location
Prevent backing up to optical media (CD/DVD)
Prevent the user from running the Backup Status and Configuration program
Turn off restore functionality
Turn off the ability to back up data files
Turn off the ability to create a system image
Desktop Gadgets
Override the More Gadgets link
Restrict unpacking and installation of gadgets that are not digitally signed.
Turn off desktop gadgets
Turn Off user-installed desktop gadgets
Desktop Window Manager
Window Frame Coloring
Do not allow color changes
Specify a default color
Do not allow desktop composition
Do not allow Flip3D invocation
Do not allow window animations
Digital Locker
Do not allow Digital Locker to run
Instant Search
Custom Instant Search Internet search provider
Internet Explorer
Accelerators
Deploy default Accelerators
Deploy non-default Accelerators
Turn off Accelerators
Use Policy Accelerators
Administrator Approved Controls
Audio/Video Player
Carpoint
DHTML Edit Control
Investor
Menu Controls
Microsoft Agent
Microsoft Chat
Microsoft Scriptlet Component
Microsoft Survey Control
MSNBC
NetShow File Transfer Control
Shockwave Flash
Application Compatibility
Enable cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard if URLACTION_SCRIPT_PASTE is set to Prompt
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Browser menus
Disable Context menu
Disable Open in New Window menu option
Disable Save this program to disk option
File menu: Disable closing the browser and Explorer windows
File menu: Disable New menu option
File menu: Disable Open menu option
File menu: Disable Save As... menu option
File menu: Disable Save As Web Page Complete
Help menu: Remove 'For Netscape Users' menu option
Help menu: Remove 'Send Feedback' menu option
Help menu: Remove 'Tip of the Day' menu option
Help menu: Remove 'Tour' menu option
Hide Favorites menu
Tools menu: Disable Internet Options... menu option
Turn off Print Menu
View menu: Disable Full Screen menu option
View menu: Disable Source menu option
Compatibility View
Include updated Web site lists from Microsoft
Turn off Compatibility View button
Turn off Compatibility View
Turn on Internet Explorer 7 Standards Mode
Turn on Internet Explorer Standards Mode for Local Intranet
Use Policy List of Internet Explorer 7 sites
Delete Browsing History
Configure Delete Browsing History on exit
Disable "Configuring History"
Prevent Deleting Cookies
Prevent Deleting Favorites Site Data
Prevent Deleting Form Data
Prevent Deleting InPrivate Filtering data
Prevent Deleting Passwords
Prevent Deleting Temporary Internet Files
Prevent Deleting Web sites that the User has Visited
Prevent the deletion of temporary Internet files and cookies
Turn off "Delete Browsing History" functionality
InPrivate
Disable toolbars and extensions when InPrivate Browsing starts
Do not collect InPrivate Filtering data
InPrivate Filtering Threshold
Turn off InPrivate Browsing
Turn off InPrivate Filtering
Internet Control Panel
Advanced Page
Allow active content from CDs to run on user machines
Allow Install On Demand (except Internet Explorer)
Allow Install On Demand (Internet Explorer)
Allow software to run or install even if the signature is invalid
Allow third-party browser extensions
Automatically check for Internet Explorer updates
Check for server certificate revocation
Check for signatures on downloaded programs
Do not allow resetting Internet Explorer settings
Do not save encrypted pages to disk
Empty Temporary Internet Files folder when browser is closed
Play animations in web pages
Play sounds in web pages
Play videos in web pages
Turn off ClearType
Turn off Encryption Support
Turn off Profile Assistant
Turn on Caret Browsing support
Use HTTP 1.1 through proxy connections
Use HTTP 1.1
Security Page
Internet Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active content over restricted protocols to access my computer
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Intranet Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active content over restricted protocols to access my computer
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Local Machine Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active content over restricted protocols to access my computer
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Locked-Down Internet Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Locked-Down Intranet Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Locked-Down Local Machine Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Locked-Down Restricted Sites Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Restricted Sites Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active content over restricted protocols to access my computer
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Trusted Sites Zone
Access data sources across domains
Allow active content over restricted protocols to access my computer
Allow active scripting
Allow binary and script behaviors
Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script
Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files
Allow file downloads
Allow font downloads
Allow installation of desktop items
Allow META REFRESH
Allow OpenSearch queries in Windows Explorer
Allow previewing and custom thumbnails of OpenSearch query results in Windows Explorer
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control
Allow Scriptlets
Allow status bar updates via script
Allow video and animation on a Web page that uses a legacy media player
Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars
Allow websites to prompt for information using scripted windows
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Automatic prompting for file downloads
Disable .NET Framework Setup
Display mixed content
Do not prompt for client certificate selection when no certificates or only one certificate exists.
Download signed ActiveX controls
Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Include local directory path when uploading files to a server
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Java permissions
Launching applications and files in an IFRAME
Launching programs and unsafe files
Logon options
Loose XAML files
Navigate windows and frames across different domains
Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt
Open files based on content, not file extension
Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode
Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode
Run ActiveX controls and plugins
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
Scripting of Java applets
Software channel permissions
Submit non-encrypted form data
Turn Off First-Run Opt-In
Turn on Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter
Turn on Protected Mode
Use Pop-up Blocker
Userdata persistence
Use SmartScreen Filter
Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone
XAML browser applications
XPS documents
Internet Zone Template
Intranet Sites: Include all local (intranet) sites not listed in other zones
Intranet Sites: Include all network paths (UNCs)
Intranet Sites: Include all sites that bypass the proxy server
Intranet Zone Template
Local Machine Zone Template
Locked-Down Internet Zone Template
Locked-Down Intranet Zone Template
Locked-Down Local Machine Zone Template
Locked-Down Restricted Sites Zone Template
Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone Template
Restricted Sites Zone Template
Site to Zone Assignment List
Trusted Sites Zone Template
Turn on automatic detection of the intranet
Turn on Information bar notification for intranet content
Turn on Warn about Certificate Address Mismatch
Disable the Advanced page
Disable the Connections page
Disable the Content page
Disable the General page
Disable the Privacy page
Disable the Programs page
Disable the Security page
Prevent ignoring certificate errors
Send internationalized domain names
Use UTF-8 for mailto links
Internet Settings
Advanced settings
Browsing
Turn off configuring underline links
Turn off friendly http error messages
Turn off page transitions
Turn off smooth scrolling
Turn on script debugging
Turn on the display of a notification about every script error
Internet Connection Wizard Settings
Turn on the Internet Connection Wizard Auto Detect
Multimedia
Allow the display of image download placeholders
Turn off automatic image resizing
Turn off picture display
Turn off smart image dithering
Printing
Allow the printing of background colors and images
Searching
Prevent configuration of search from the Address bar
Signup Settings
Turn on Automatic Signup
AutoComplete
Turn off inline AutoComplete in Windows Explorer
Turn off Windows Search AutoComplete
Turn on inline AutoComplete for Web addresses
Display settings
General Colors
Prevent the use of Windows colors
Prevent users from configuring background color
Prevent users from configuring text color
Link Colors
Prevent users from configuring the color of links that have already been clicked
Prevent users from configuring the color of links that have not yet been clicked
Prevent users from configuring the hover color
Turn on the hover color option
Prevent users from choosing default text size
URL Encoding
Turn off sending URLs as UTF-8 (requires restart)
Offline Pages
Disable adding channels
Disable adding schedules for offline pages
Disable all scheduled offline pages
Disable channel user interface completely
Disable downloading of site subscription content
Disable editing and creating of schedule groups
Disable editing schedules for offline pages
Disable offline page hit logging
Disable removing channels
Disable removing schedules for offline pages
Subscription Limits
Persistence Behavior
File size limits for Internet zone
File size limits for Intranet zone
File size limits for Local Machine zone
File size limits for Restricted Sites zone
File size limits for Trusted Sites zone
Security Features
Add-on Management
Add-on List
All Processes
Deny all add-ons unless specifically allowed in the Add-on List
Process List
AJAX
Enable Native XMLHttpRequest Support
Maximum number of connections per server (HTTP 1.0)
Maximum number of connections per server (HTTP 1.1)
Turn off Cross Document Messaging
Turn off the XDomainRequest Object
Binary Behavior Security Restriction
Admin-approved behaviors
All Processes
Install binaries signed by MD2 and MD4 signing technologies
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Consistent Mime Handling
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Information Bar
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Local Machine Zone Lockdown Security
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Mime Sniffing Safety Feature
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
MK Protocol Security Restriction
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Network Protocol Lockdown
Restricted Protocols Per Security Zone
Internet Zone Restricted Protocols
Intranet Zone Restricted Protocols
Local Machine Zone Restricted Protocols
Restricted Sites Zone Restricted Protocols
Trusted Sites Zone Restricted Protocols
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Object Caching Protection
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Protection From Zone Elevation
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Restrict ActiveX Install
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Restrict File Download
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Scripted Window Security Restrictions
All Processes
Internet Explorer Processes
Process List
Turn off Data URI Support
Toolbars
Auto-hide the Toolbars
Configure Toolbar Buttons
Customize Command Labels
Disable customizing browser toolbar buttons
Disable customizing browser toolbars
Hide the Command Bar
Hide the Status Bar
Lock all Toolbars
Set location of Stop and Refresh buttons
Turn off Developer Tools
Turn off toolbar upgrade tool
Use large Icons for Command Buttons
Add a specific list of search providers to the user's search provider list
Configure Media Explorer Bar
Configure new tab page default behavior
Configure Outlook Express
Customize User Agent String
Disable AutoComplete for forms
Disable caching of Auto-Proxy scripts
Disable changing accessibility settings
Disable changing Advanced page settings
Disable changing Automatic Configuration settings
Disable changing Calendar and Contact settings
Disable changing certificate settings
Disable changing color settings
Disable changing connection settings
Disable changing default browser check
Disable changing font settings
Disable changing home page settings
Disable changing language settings
Disable changing link color settings
Disable changing Messaging settings
Disable changing Profile Assistant settings
Disable changing proxy settings
Disable changing ratings settings
Disable changing secondary home page settings
Disable changing Temporary Internet files settings
Disable external branding of Internet Explorer
Disable Import/Export Settings wizard
Disable Internet Connection wizard
Disable Per-User Installation of ActiveX Controls
Disable the Reset Web Settings feature
Display error message on proxy script download failure
Do not allow users to enable or disable add-ons
Enforce Full Screen Mode
Identity Manager: Prevent users from using Identities
Moving the menu bar above the navigation bar
Only use the ActiveX Installer Service for installation of ActiveX Controls
Pop-up allow list
Prevent "Fix settings" functionality
Prevent Bypassing SmartScreen Filter Warnings
Prevent Internet Explorer Search box from displaying
Prevent participation in the Customer Experience Improvement Program
Prevent performance of First Run Customize settings
Restrict changing the default search provider
Restrict search providers to a specific list of providers
Search: Disable Find Files via F3 within the browser
Search: Disable Search Customization
Set tab process growth
Turn off ActiveX opt-in prompt
Turn off Automatic Crash Recovery Prompt
Turn off configuration of default behavior of new tab creation
Turn off configuration of tabbed browsing pop-up behavior
Turn off configuration of window reuse
Turn off Crash Detection
Turn off displaying the Internet Explorer Help Menu
Turn off Favorites bar
Turn off Managing Phishing filter
Turn off Managing Pop-up Allow list
Turn off managing Pop-up filter level
Turn off Managing SmartScreen Filter
Turn off page zooming functionality
Turn off pop-up management
Turn off Quick Tabs functionality
Turn off Reopen Last Browsing Session
Turn off suggestions for all user-installed providers
Turn off tabbed browsing
Turn off Tab Grouping
Turn off the activation of the quick pick menu
Turn off the auto-complete feature for web addresses
Turn off the Security Settings Check feature
Turn on Compatibility Logging
Turn on menu bar by default
Turn on Suggested Sites
Turn on the auto-complete feature for user names and passwords on forms
Use Automatic Detection for dial-up connections
Location and Sensors
Turn off location
Turn off location scripting
Turn off sensors
Microsoft Management Console
Restricted/Permitted snap-ins
Extension snap-ins
AppleTalk Routing
Authorization Manager
Certification Authority Policy Settings
Connection Sharing (NAT)
DCOM Configuration Extension
Device Manager
DFS Management Extension
DHCP Relay Management
Disk Management Extension
Event Viewer (Windows Vista)
Event Viewer
Extended View (Web View)
File Server Resource Manager Extension
IAS Logging
IGMP Routing
IP Routing
IPX RIP Routing
IPX Routing
IPX SAP Routing
Logical and Mapped Drives
OSPF Routing
Public Key Policies
RAS Dialin - User Node
Remote Access
Removable Storage
RIP Routing
Routing
Send Console Message
Service Dependencies
Share and Storage Management Extension
Shared Folders Ext
SMTP Protocol
SNMP
Storage Manager for SANS Extension
System Properties
Group Policy
Group Policy snap-in extensions
Administrative Templates (Computers)
Administrative Templates (Users)
Folder Redirection
Internet Explorer Maintenance
IP Security Policy Management
NAP Client Configuration
Remote Installation Services
Scripts (Logon/Logoff)
Scripts (Startup/Shutdown)
Security Settings
Software Installation (Computers)
Software Installation (Users)
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Wired Network (IEEE 802.3) Policies
Wireless Network (IEEE 802.11) Policies
Preference snap-in extensions
Permit use of Application snap-ins
Permit use of Applications preference extension
Permit use of Control Panel Settings (Computers)
Permit use of Control Panel Settings (Users)
Permit use of Data Sources preference extension
Permit use of Devices preference extension
Permit use of Drive Maps preference extension
Permit use of Environment preference extension
Permit use of Files preference extension
Permit use of Folder Options preference extension
Permit use of Folders preference extension
Permit use of Ini Files preference extension
Permit use of Internet Settings preference extension
Permit use of Local Users and Groups preference extension
Permit use of Network Options preference extension
Permit use of Network Shares preference extension
Permit use of Power Options preference extension
Permit use of Preferences tab
Permit use of Printers preference extension
Permit use of Regional Options preference extension
Permit use of Registry preference extension
Permit use of Scheduled Tasks preference extension
Permit use of Services preference extension
Permit use of Shortcuts preference extension
Permit use of Start Menu preference extension
Resultant Set of Policy snap-in extensions
Administrative Templates (Computers)
Administrative Templates (Users)
Folder Redirection
Internet Explorer Maintenance
Scripts (Logon/Logoff)
Scripts (Startup/Shutdown)
Security Settings
Software Installation (Computers)
Software Installation (Users)
Group Policy Management Editor
Group Policy Management
Group Policy Object Editor
Group Policy Starter GPO Editor
Group Policy tab for Active Directory Tools
Resultant Set of Policy snap-in
.Net Framework Configuration
Active Directory Domains and Trusts
Active Directory Sites and Services
Active Directory Users and Computers
ActiveX Control
ADSI Edit
Certificates
Certificate Templates
Certification Authority
Component Services
Computer Management
Device Manager
DFS Management
Disk Defragmenter
Disk Management
Distributed File System
Enterprise PKI
Event Viewer (Windows Vista)
Event Viewer
Failover Clusters Manager
FAX Service
File Server Resource Manager
FrontPage Server Extensions
Health Registration Authority (HRA)
Indexing Service
Internet Authentication Service (IAS)
Internet Information Services
IP Security Monitor
IP Security Policy Management
Link to Web Address
Local Users and Groups
NAP Client Configuration
Network Policy Server (NPS)
Online Responder
Performance Logs and Alerts
QoS Admission Control
Remote Desktop Services Configuration
Remote Desktops
Removable Storage Management
Routing and Remote Access
Security Configuration and Analysis
Security Templates
Server Manager
Services
Share and Storage Management
Shared Folders
Storage Manager for SANs
System Information
Telephony
TPM Management
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Wireless Monitor
WMI Control
Restrict the user from entering author mode
Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins
NetMeeting
Application Sharing
Disable application Sharing
Prevent Application Sharing in true color
Prevent Control
Prevent Desktop Sharing
Prevent Sharing Command Prompts
Prevent Sharing Explorer windows
Prevent Sharing
Audio & Video
Disable Audio
Disable full duplex Audio
Limit the bandwidth of Audio and Video
Prevent changing DirectSound Audio setting
Prevent receiving Video
Prevent sending Video
Options Page
Disable the Advanced Calling button
Hide the Audio page
Hide the General page
Hide the Security page
Hide the Video page
Allow persisting automatic acceptance of Calls
Disable Chat
Disable Directory services
Disable NetMeeting 2.x Whiteboard
Disable Whiteboard
Enable Automatic Configuration
Limit the size of sent files
Prevent adding Directory servers
Prevent automatic acceptance of Calls
Prevent changing Call placement method
Prevent receiving files
Prevent sending files
Prevent viewing Web directory
Set Call Security options
Set the intranet support Web page
Network Projector
Turn off Connect to a Network Projector
Network Sharing
Prevent users from sharing files within their profile.
Presentation Settings
Turn off Windows presentation settings
Remote Desktop Services
RD Gateway
Enable connection through RD Gateway
Set RD Gateway authentication method
Set RD Gateway server address
Remote Desktop Connection Client
Allow .rdp files from unknown publishers
Allow .rdp files from valid publishers and user's default .rdp settings
Do not allow passwords to be saved
Specify SHA1 thumbprints of certificates representing trusted .rdp publishers
Remote Desktop Session Host
Connections
Set rules for remote control of Remote Desktop Services user sessions
Device and Resource Redirection
Allow time zone redirection
Do not allow clipboard redirection
Printer Redirection
Redirect only the default client printer
Use Remote Desktop Easy Print printer driver first
Remote Session Environment
Always show desktop on connection
Remove remote desktop wallpaper
Start a program on connection
Session Time Limits
Set time limit for active but idle Remote Desktop Services sessions
Set time limit for active Remote Desktop Services sessions
Set time limit for disconnected sessions
Set time limit for logoff of RemoteApp sessions
Terminate session when time limits are reached
RSS Feeds
Turn off addition and removal of feeds and Web Slices
Turn off background sync for feeds and Web Slices
Turn off downloading of enclosures
Turn off feed and Web Slices discovery
Turn off the feed list
Turn on Basic feed authentication over HTTP
Search
Default excluded paths
Default indexed paths
Prevent adding UNC locations to index from Control Panel
Prevent customization of indexed locations in Control Panel
Prevent indexing certain paths
Sound Recorder
Do not allow Sound Recorder to run
Tablet PC
Accessories
Do not allow Inkball to run
Do not allow printing to Journal Note Writer
Do not allow Snipping Tool to run
Do not allow Windows Journal to be run
Cursors
Turn off pen feedback
Handwriting personalization
Turn off automatic learning
Hardware Buttons
Prevent Back-ESC mapping
Prevent launch an application
Prevent press and hold
Turn off hardware buttons
Input Panel
Disable text prediction
For tablet pen input, don't show the Input Panel icon
For touch input, don't show the Input Panel icon
Include rarely used Chinese, Kanji, or Hanja characters
Prevent Input Panel tab from appearing
Switch to the Simplified Chinese (PRC) gestures
Turn off AutoComplete integration with Input Panel
Turn off password security in Input Panel
Turn off tolerant and Z-shaped scratch-out gestures
Pen Flicks Learning
Prevent Flicks Learning Mode
Pen UX Behaviors
Prevent flicks
Tablet PC Pen Training
Turn off Tablet PC Pen Training
Touch Input
Turn off Tablet PC touch input
Turn off Touch Panning
Task Scheduler
Hide Advanced Properties Checkbox in Add Scheduled Task Wizard
Hide Property Pages
Prevent Task Run or End
Prohibit Browse
Prohibit Drag-and-Drop
Prohibit New Task Creation
Prohibit Task Deletion
Windows Calendar
Turn off Windows Calendar
Windows Color System
Prohibit installing or uninstalling color profiles
Windows Error Reporting
Advanced Error Reporting Settings
Configure Report Archive
Configure Report Queue
List of applications to be excluded
Consent
Configure Default consent
Customize consent settings
Ignore custom consent settings
Disable Logging
Disable Windows Error Reporting
Do not send additional data
Windows Explorer
Common Open File Dialog
Hide the common dialog back button
Hide the common dialog places bar
Hide the dropdown list of recent files
Items displayed in Places Bar
Explorer Frame Pane
Turn off Details Pane
Turn off Preview Pane
Previous Versions
Hide previous versions list for local files
Hide previous versions list for remote files
Hide previous versions of files on backup location
Prevent restoring local previous versions
Prevent restoring previous versions from backups
Prevent restoring remote previous versions
Allow only per user or approved shell extensions
Disable binding directly to IPropertySetStorage without intermediate layers.
Disable Known Folders
Display confirmation dialog when deleting files
Display the menu bar in File Explorer
Do not display the Welcome Center at user logon
Do not move deleted files to the Recycle Bin
Do not request alternate credentials
Do not track Shell shortcuts during roaming
Hides the Manage item on the Windows Explorer context menu
Hide these specified drives in My Computer
Maximum allowed Recycle Bin size
Maximum number of recent documents
No Computers Near Me in Network Locations
No Entire Network in Network Locations
Pin Internet search sites to the "Search again" links and the Start menu
Pin Libraries or Search Connectors to the "Search again" links and the Start menu
Prevent access to drives from My Computer
Prevent users from adding files to the root of their Users Files folder.
Remove "Map Network Drive" and "Disconnect Network Drive"
Remove CD Burning features
Remove DFS tab
Remove File menu from Windows Explorer
Remove Hardware tab
Remove Search button from Windows Explorer
Remove Security tab
Remove Shared Documents from My Computer
Removes the Folder Options menu item from the Tools menu
Remove the Search the Internet "Search again" link
Remove UI to change keyboard navigation indicator setting
Remove UI to change menu animation setting
Remove Windows Explorer's default context menu
Request credentials for network installations
Turn off caching of thumbnail pictures
Turn off common control and window animations
Turn off display of recent search entries in the Windows Explorer search box
Turn off numerical sorting in Windows Explorer
Turn off shell protocol protected mode
Turn off the caching of thumbnails in hidden thumbs.db files
Turn off the display of snippets in Content view mode
Turn off the display of thumbnails and only display icons.
Turn off the display of thumbnails and only display icons on network folders
Turn off Windows+X hotkeys
Turn off Windows Libraries features that rely on indexed file data
Turn on Classic Shell
Windows Installer
Always install with elevated privileges
Prevent removable media source for any install
Prohibit rollback
Search order
Windows Logon Options
Remove logon hours expiration warnings
Report when logon server was not available during user logon
Set action to take when logon hours expire
Windows Mail
Turn off the communities features
Turn off Windows Mail application
Windows Media Center
Do not allow Windows Media Center to run
Windows Media Player
Networking
Configure HTTP Proxy
Configure MMS Proxy
Configure Network Buffering
Configure RTSP Proxy
Hide Network Tab
Streaming Media Protocols
Playback
Allow Screen Saver
Prevent Codec Download
User Interface
Do Not Show Anchor
Hide Privacy Tab
Hide Security Tab
Set and Lock Skin
Prevent CD and DVD Media Information Retrieval
Prevent Music File Media Information Retrieval
Prevent Radio Station Preset Retrieval
Windows Messenger
Do not allow Windows Messenger to be run
Do not automatically start Windows Messenger initially
Windows Mobility Center
Turn off Windows Mobility Center
Windows SideShow
Delete data from devices running Microsoft firmware when a user logs off from the computer.
Require a PIN to access data on devices running Microsoft firmware
Turn off automatic wake
Turn off Windows SideShow
Windows Update
Do not adjust default option to 'Install Updates and Shut Down' in Shut Down Windows dialog box
Do not display 'Install Updates and Shut Down' option in Shut Down Windows dialog box
Remove access to use all Windows Update features
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