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How to Modify IE8 Security Levels Using Registry Editor

#ie8 #security #registry

1. Set Current User's IE Security Level to "Medium": 

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3] "CurrentLevel"=dword:00011000 "1207"=dword:00000000 "1208"=dword:00000000 "120B"=dword:00000000 "1408"=dword:00000000 "160A"=dword:00000000 "2005"=dword:00000000 "2103"=dword:00000000 "2104"=dword:00000000 "2105"=dword:00000000
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2. Apply the Same IE Security Settings to All Users: 

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings] "Security_HKLM_only"=dword:00000001
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Note: Both "Internet Settings" and "Security_HKLM_only" are new entries. When the DWORD value is 1, settings apply to all users; when 0 or non-existent, settings apply only to the current user.

3. Disable the "Set Up Windows Internet Explorer" Pop-up Window on First Launch (or After Reset): 

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main] "DisableFirstRunCustomize"=dword:00000001
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4. Enable Compatibility View for All Websites: 

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\BrowserEmulation] "AllSitesCompatibilityMode"=dword:00000001
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