

To fix this, you can either install IE11, or you can copy the updated Inetres.admx and Inetres.adml files from another computer to the PolicyDefinitions folder on this computer. You won't see the new policy settings if you try to view or edit your policy settings on a computer that isn't running IE11. When you install Internet Explorer 11, it updates the local administrative files, Inetres.admx and Inetres.adml, both located in the PolicyDefinitions folder. For more information about creating a central store, see Scenario 1: Editing the Local GPO Using ADMX Files.Īdministrative Templates-related Group Policy settings Your Group Policy tools use the ADMX files in your store, ignoring any local copies. This folder provides a single, centralized storage location for your Administrative Templates (both ADMX and ADML) files, so they can be used by your domain-based Group Policy Objects (GPOs). For example, % SystemRoot%\PolicyDefinitions. You can add new languages by adding new ADML files in the required language.Īs an admin, you can create a central store folder on your SYSVOL directory, named PolicyDefinitions. This file lets the policy setting show up in the right language in the Local Group Policy Editor. A language-specific setup file that provides language-related information to the ADMX file. A language-neutral setup file that states the number and type of policy setting, and the location by category, as it shows up in the Local Group Policy Editor.ĪDML. There are two types of Administrative Templates:ĪDMX. What are Administrative Templates?Īdministrative Templates are XML-based, multi-language files that define the registry-based Group Policy settings in the Local Group Policy Editor. Text explanations about each setting and the supported version of Internet Explorer.įor a conceptual overview of Administrative Templates, see Managing Group Policy ADMX Files Step-by-Step Guide. What value options or restrictions are associated with each setting. What registry locations correspond to each setting. For more information, see Internet Explorer 11 desktop app retirement FAQ.Īdministrative Templates are made up of a hierarchy of policy categories and subcategories that define how your policy settings appear in the Local Group Policy Editor, including:
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Update: The retired, out-of-support Internet Explorer 11 desktop application has been permanently disabled through a Microsoft Edge update on certain versions of Windows 10.
