Set maximum application caches storage limit for all domains
Verified with Windows 11 25H2 — updated on July 23, 2026
Supported on: At least Internet Explorer 10.0
Path in the GPO console
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel\General Page\Browsing History User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel\General Page\Browsing History Description
This policy setting sets the file storage limit for all combined application caches for a user. When you set this policy setting, you provide the storage limit in MB. When the limit is reached, Internet Explorer notifies the user, and the user must delete application caches before an updated one can be saved on their computer. The default maximum storage limit for all application caches is 1 GB. If you enable this policy setting, you can set the maximum storage limit for all application caches. The default is 1 GB. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer will use the default maximum storage limit for all application caches. The default is 1 GB.
Registry
HKLM
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\BrowserStorage\AppCache HKCU
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\BrowserStorage\AppCache Export Builder
BETAConfigure the state, scope and options, then generate .reg, PowerShell, Intune and SCCM outputs — or add the setting to a multi-setting collection.
These exports write the registry — this is not a managed GPO. ⓘ
Applying both scopes creates an ambiguous configuration (computer takes precedence over user). Only do this intentionally.
.reg file
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
; Exported from gporais.com
; Policy: Set maximum application caches storage limit for all domains
; State: Enabled
; Scope: Computer (HKLM)
; Supported on: At least Internet Explorer 10.0
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\BrowserStorage\AppCache]
"TotalLimitInMB"=dword:00000400More formats (PowerShell, Intune, SCCM)
PowerShell
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Set maximum application caches storage limit for all domains
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: At least Internet Explorer 10.0
$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\BrowserStorage\AppCache'
New-Item -Path $path -Force | Out-Null
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'TotalLimitInMB' -Value 1024 -Type DWordIntune XML
No direct Policy CSP / OMA-URI mapping for this policy. Use the Intune Remediation tab, or ingest the ADMX in Intune.Intune Remediation
# === Detection script ===
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Set maximum application caches storage limit for all domains
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: At least Internet Explorer 10.0
function Test-RegistryValue {
param(
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string]$Path,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string]$Name,
[object]$Expected,
[ValidateSet('String', 'DWord', 'MultiString')][string]$Kind = 'String',
[switch]$Absent
)
try {
$item = Get-ItemProperty -LiteralPath $Path -Name $Name -ErrorAction Stop
} catch {
return $Absent.IsPresent
}
if ($Absent.IsPresent) { return $false }
$actual = $item.$Name
if ($Kind -eq 'DWord') { return ([int64]$actual) -eq ([int64]$Expected) }
if ($Kind -eq 'MultiString') {
$actualValues = @($actual)
$expectedValues = @($Expected)
if ($actualValues.Count -ne $expectedValues.Count) { return $false }
for ($i = 0; $i -lt $expectedValues.Count; $i++) {
if ([string]$actualValues[$i] -ne [string]$expectedValues[$i]) { return $false }
}
return $true
}
return [string]$actual -eq [string]$Expected
}
$checks = @(
(Test-RegistryValue -Path 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\BrowserStorage\AppCache' -Name 'TotalLimitInMB' -Expected 1024 -Kind DWord)
)
if ($checks -notcontains $false) {
Write-Output 'Compliant'
exit 0
}
Write-Output 'Non-compliant'
exit 1
# === Remediation script ===
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Set maximum application caches storage limit for all domains
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: At least Internet Explorer 10.0
$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\BrowserStorage\AppCache'
New-Item -Path $path -Force | Out-Null
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'TotalLimitInMB' -Value 1024 -Type DWordSCCM scripts
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Set maximum application caches storage limit for all domains
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: At least Internet Explorer 10.0
# SCCM Configuration Item guidance:
# Create a Configuration Item of type "Setting: Script".
# Discovery script: use the Detection script below.
# Remediation script: use the Remediation script below.
# Compliance rule: the Discovery script output equals 'Compliant'.
# === Detection script ===
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Set maximum application caches storage limit for all domains
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: At least Internet Explorer 10.0
function Test-RegistryValue {
param(
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string]$Path,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string]$Name,
[object]$Expected,
[ValidateSet('String', 'DWord', 'MultiString')][string]$Kind = 'String',
[switch]$Absent
)
try {
$item = Get-ItemProperty -LiteralPath $Path -Name $Name -ErrorAction Stop
} catch {
return $Absent.IsPresent
}
if ($Absent.IsPresent) { return $false }
$actual = $item.$Name
if ($Kind -eq 'DWord') { return ([int64]$actual) -eq ([int64]$Expected) }
if ($Kind -eq 'MultiString') {
$actualValues = @($actual)
$expectedValues = @($Expected)
if ($actualValues.Count -ne $expectedValues.Count) { return $false }
for ($i = 0; $i -lt $expectedValues.Count; $i++) {
if ([string]$actualValues[$i] -ne [string]$expectedValues[$i]) { return $false }
}
return $true
}
return [string]$actual -eq [string]$Expected
}
$checks = @(
(Test-RegistryValue -Path 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\BrowserStorage\AppCache' -Name 'TotalLimitInMB' -Expected 1024 -Kind DWord)
)
if ($checks -notcontains $false) {
Write-Output 'Compliant'
exit 0
}
Write-Output 'Non-compliant'
exit 1
# === Remediation script ===
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Set maximum application caches storage limit for all domains
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: At least Internet Explorer 10.0
$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\BrowserStorage\AppCache'
New-Item -Path $path -Force | Out-Null
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'TotalLimitInMB' -Value 1024 -Type DWordBuilding a multi-setting collection? Add this setting and generate combined .reg / PowerShell / GPO scripts.