Whether you just built a Windows Server 2008 Test system or your using Windows Server 2008 as a desktop (like me), Turning off or Disabling the IE Enhanced Security Configuration (also known as IE ESC) is one of the first things I always do. The steps are simple. If any questions arise, please feel free to start a new Topic in the Free Groovy Support Forum or leave a comment here. 1. Close all instances of Internet Explorer. Open Server Manager and Click Configure IE ESC
2. Under Administrators, Click Off Radio Button and Click OK Note: In most cases/uses, there is no need to turn off IE ESC for Users, however, if you plan to use the server for Terminal Services or a shared desktop OS, etc… Select the Off Radio Button under Users as well.
All done! Very straightforward and groovy eh? Although the process is a bit different from previous Microsoft OSs, once you know where it’s hiding, it’s simple. Tags: security, Internet Explorer, IE-ESC, windows server 2008 Nice for new server builds and such. @Tony – Thanks for the FYI – Link on the command line. I also agree with you about using PRODUCTION servers to browse websites. Not a good idea. Test servers however is a different story. Go – >Tools -> Internet Options -> Tad Advanced – > Uncheck (Display Enhanced security configuration dialog) Apply -> Ok Comment
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