Set how links are opened in Internet Explorer

Supported on: At least Internet Explorer 10.0 on Windows 8

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
HKCU Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

Options

AssociationActivationMode enum
  • Let Internet Explorer decide -> 0
  • Always in Internet Explorer -> 1
  • Always in Internet Explorer on the desktop -> 2

Description

This policy setting allows you to choose how links are opened in Internet Explorer: Let Internet Explorer decide, always in Internet Explorer, or always in Internet Explorer on the desktop. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer enforces your choice. Users cannot change the setting. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can choose how links are opened in Internet Explorer.