Customize and Configure Internet Explorer Using Group Policy Editor

Right-click the selected Group Policy Object (GPO) and select Edit and browse to:

1. User Configuration\Preferences\Control Panel Settings\Internet Settings.
2. Select Internet Settings and then right-click to select New and choose the option of Internet Explorer 10.

1. How do you customize Internet Explorer?
2. What does Group Policy editor do?
3. How do I add a trusted site to IE using Group Policy?
4. How do I enable advanced tabs in Internet Explorer via group policy?

How do you customize Internet Explorer?

To set Internet Explorer as the default browser:

1. Click the Tools button in the top-right corner of the browser, then select Internet Options.
2. The Internet Options dialog box will appear. Select the Programs tab.
3. Locate and select Make Internet Explorer the default browser, then click OK.

What does Group Policy editor do?

Local Group Policy Editor is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that is used to configure and modify Group Policy settings within Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Administrators need to be able to quickly modify Group Policy settings for multiple users and computers throughout a network environment.

How do I add a trusted site to IE using Group Policy?

To set trusted sites via GPO

Open the Group Policy Management Editor. Go to User Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Internet Explorer > Internet Control Panel > Security Page. Select the Site to Zone Assignment List. Select Enabled and click Show to edit the list.

How do I enable advanced tabs in Internet Explorer via group policy?

To access this option, perform the following steps:

1. Open the Group Policy you want to modify.
2. Expand User Configuration, Windows Settings.
3. Right-click Internet Explorer Maintenance.
4. Select Preference Mode from the context menu.
5. The system will add a new Advanced branch with two groups, Corporate and Internet Settings.