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Configure Internet Explorer

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Works with Windows 10 and 11Works with Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 10, 11, and Windows Server 2008 or newer.
  • Windows onlyThis script improves your privacy on Windows
  • Multiple actionsThis page belongs to a category, containing some changes with similar goal.
  • Impact: Minimum

    System Functionality / Data Loss Risk: Low

    This action improves privacy with minimal impact when you run the recommended script.

  • Batch (batchfile)These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.
  • 6 scripts
  • No subcategories
  • Administrator rights requiredThis script requires privilege access to do the system changes
  • Fully reversible

    You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using this website.

    The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.

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Increase online data privacy defenses Windows: configure Internet Explorer to strengthen cyber data protection. Along with this, process to return to the original state is detailed below.

Independent and informed choices are supported by important privacy. Want to optimize system data privacy control settings? Now, pick a step that works for you. Follow each instruction methodically and with focus.

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All actions in this script is recommended for all users. This is recommended for all users to improve without any noticeable impact on the system functionality.

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How to apply or restore "Configure Internet Explorer" using script​

  • ≈ 2 min to complete
  • Tools: Web Browser
  • Difficulty: Simple
  • ≈ 5 instructions
  1. 1

    Download

    Download the script file by clicking on the   Apply protection  button above.
    Use   Undo protection button above to restore changes.
  2. 2

    Keep the file

    If warned by your browser, keep the file.
  3. 3

    Open

    Open the downloaded file.
  4. 4

    Exit

    Once it's done, press any key to exit the window.
  5. 5

    Restart

    Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.

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    Open or download

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  2. 2

    Choose script

    1. Search for the category name: Configure Internet Explorer
    2. Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
  3. 3

    Run

    Click on ▶️ Run button at the bottom of the page.

    This button only appears on desktop version (recommended). On browser, use 💾 Save button.

Explore This Guide​

  • 6 Privacy settings

Choose what to protect based on your needs:

Click any option to learn more about what it does.

Each change can be applied and reversed individually.

  • Some settings and commands may require technical knowledge to apply correctly.
  • Most users find the Normal protection above sufficient.

Disable Internet Explorer geolocation

Disable Internet Explorer geolocation — to maintain data confidentiality through important privacy enforcement on Windows. Echoing this thought, you'll learn how to revert the last operation on this system calibration. Normalizing surveillance is prevented by adhering to digital privacy assurance principles. Activate system data privacy defenses options using this recipe and pick the (Reference: next option) and move forward today. Don't feel pressured to finish quickly. Accuracy is far more im...

Disable Internet Explorer InPrivate logging

Disable Internet Explorer InPrivate logging on your Windows system to minimize tracking risks for digital privacy handling — This web page enables your exploration of how. Good to know— this trick provides instructions to cancel any operational modifications. Take control of your personal data settings to protect cyber data privacy management. Start enabled by tutorial for sensitive data privacy management preferences: discover the (Reference: next step) and make progress. Take a deep breath an...

Disable Internet Explorer Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) participation

This script disables the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) in Internet Explorer. The CEIP allows users to send information about their use of the software to Microsoft. However, the CEIP does not collect users' personal details like names or addresses, only the IP address used to send the data. By applying this script: Users will no longer be able to participate in the CEIP. • The option "Customer Feedback Options" will be removed from the "Help" menu. This script achieves its purpo...

Disable legacy WCM policy calls

This write-up guides your learning journey on: disable legacy WCM policy calls to defend against system privacy measures threats for Windows. In the same tone, this feature opens the door to learning about the workflow to cancel the recent changes. A just and equitable society functions on the foundation of personal privacy management. To improve digital data privacy defenses parameters, use this tutorial and read the guide to (Reference: do the next step). Set aside distractions so you can foc...

Disable SSLv3 fallback

To maximize your cyber data handling, this plan demystifies: disable SSLv3 fallback Windows. As an extra point, this tuning equips you to handle how to reset modifications applied. Trust in digital technologies is strengthened by personal data handling. To configure cyber privacy management with improvement on this page, review and take the recommended action and (Reference: apply the settings change). Focus on the instructions and avoid distractions for the best results. Reference: https:/...

Disable certificate error ignoring

This resource facilitates your learning in: disable certificate error ignoring to manage device sensitive data privacy protection effectively on Windows. On closer look, steps to reset to original values are included in this setting adjustment. Personal narratives remain controlled through secure data management. Instantly optimize secure data privacy security control - explore the (Reference: choices) and choose one by following this alteration. Take a moment to review your work after each ste...

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About the Creators​

These people have authored this documentation and written its scripts:

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    • Certified security professional
    • 7+ years experience securing banks
    • Open-source developer since 2005
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    • Hundreds across the globe
    • Testers, reviewers, developers
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Reviewed By​

This guide has undergone comprehensive auditing and peer review:

  • Expert review by undergroundwires​

    • Verified technical accuracy and editorial standards
    • Assessed system impact and user privacy risks

  • Public review by large community​

    • Privacy enthusiasts and professionals peer-reviewed
    • Millions of end-users tested across different environments

History​

We continually monitor our guides, their impact and all other privacy options. We update our guides when new information becomes available. On every update, we publicly store who made the change, what has been changed, why the change was made and when the change was made.

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