PowerShell/Examples/Disable-InternetExplorerESC

# This script disables Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration (ESC).
# For use on Windows Server.

function Disable-InternetExplorerESC {
    Write-Host "Disabling IE Enhanced Security Configuration (ESC)..."
    $AdminKey = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{A509B1A7-37EF-4b3f-8CFC-4F3A74704073}"
    $UserKey = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{A509B1A8-37EF-4b3f-8CFC-4F3A74704073}"
    Set-ItemProperty -Path $AdminKey -Name "IsInstalled" -Value 0
    Set-ItemProperty -Path $UserKey -Name "IsInstalled" -Value 0
    Stop-Process -Name Explorer
}

Disable-InternetExplorerESC

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• PowerShell