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Prevent configuration of how windows open

This policy setting allows you to configure how windows open in Internet Explorer when the user clicks links from other applications. If you enable this policy setting, the user cannot configure how windows open in Internet Explorer when he or she clicks links from other applications. You must specify one of the following: • Open in an existing Internet Explorer window. If tabbed browsing is enabled, a new tab is created in this scenario. • Open a new Internet Explorer window. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can configure how windows open when he or she clicks links from other applications.

Policy Details

Policy Name
NoWindowReuse
Registry Key
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
Supported On
At least Internet Explorer 7.0
Available Languages
en-us

Configuration Elements

Select where to open links

Type: enum

Allowed Values
  • 1 Open in existing Internet Explorer window
  • 0 Open in a new Internet Explorer window