Disable the Compatibility View Button in Internet Explorer
Posted By Brent Trahan On June 11, 2009 @ 10:20 pm In Guides, Personalization | No Comments
This policy controls the Compatibility View button which appears on the command bar. This button allows users to fix Web site display problems they may encounter while browsing.
If you enable this policy setting, users will not be able to use the Compatibility View button.
If you disable this policy setting, users will be able to use the Compatibility View button.
If you do not configure this policy setting, users will be able to use the Compatibility View button.
Disable IE’s Compatibility View Button
- Type gpedit.msc in the Start menu’s search box and then press Enter.
Note: This guide shows you how to make changes to Windows 7 using Group Policy. Group Policy is not available in Home versions of Windows 7.
- Navigate to User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, Internet Explorer, and then select Compatibility View in the left column of the Group Policy editor.
[1] - Double-click Turn off Compatibility View button in the Settings section of the Group Policy editor.
- Select Enable and then click OK to save the changes.
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