IEAK Customizations for Internet Explorer 10
Internet Explorer 10 offers two browsing experiences in Windows® 8. The following table outlines how we are referring to these experiences in Windows 8.
Internet Explorer 10 |
The whole browser, which provides two browsing experiences: Internet Explorer, and Internet Explorer for the desktop. |
Internet Explorer |
The touch-centric, immersive browsing experience for the new Windows user interface. |
Internet Explorer for the desktop |
Similar to Internet Explorer 9, this browsing experience is available on the desktop, and uses a traditional tab layout. |
IEAK Customizations for Internet Explorer and Internet Explorer for the desktop
Some of the customizations that you can make with the Internet Explorer Administration Kit 10 (IEAK 10) customization wizard are applied to Internet Explorer, some are applied to Internet Explorer for the desktop, and some are applied to both. This table summarizes which customizations are applied to each browsing experience.
IEAK 10 Setting |
IEAK 10 Customization wizard page |
Browser experience |
Additional information |
Custom Components |
Custom Components |
Internet Explorer for the desktop |
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Default browser – Allow user to choose |
Internal Install |
Internet Explorer for the desktop |
This only applies to Internet Explorer 10 customizations on Windows® 7. |
Default browser – Do not set Internet Explorer as the default browser |
Internal Install |
Internet Explorer for the desktop |
This only applies to Internet Explorer 10 customizations on Windows 7. |
User experience during setup |
User Experience |
Internet Explorer for the desktop |
This only applies to Internet Explorer 10 customizations on Windows 7. |
Restart options |
User Experience |
Internet Explorer for the desktop |
This only applies to Internet Explorer 10 customizations on Windows 7. |
Title Bar Text |
Browser User Interface |
Internet Explorer for the desktop |
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Toolbar buttons |
Browser User Interface |
Internet Explorer for the desktop |
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Search Providers |
Search Providers |
Both |
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Search Guide URL Customization |
Search Providers |
Both |
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Add a homepage URL |
Important URLs - Home Page and Support |
Both |
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Online support page URL |
Important URLs - Home Page and Support |
Internet Explorer for the desktop |
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Accelerators |
Accelerators |
Internet Explorer for the desktop |
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Favorites, Favorites Bar, RSS Feeds |
Favorites, Favorites Bar, and Feeds |
Internet Explorer for the desktop |
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Favorites Bar |
Favorites, Favorites Bar, and Feeds |
Internet Explorer for the desktop |
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RSS Feeds |
Favorites, Favorites Bar, and Feeds |
Internet Explorer for the desktop |
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Disable Internet Explorer Suggested Sites |
Favorites, Favorites Bar, and Feeds |
Internet Explorer for the desktop |
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Select options for managing items under Favorites, Favorites Bar, and Feeds |
Browsing Options |
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Do not add Microsoft default |
Browsing Options |
For Favorites, Web Slices and Links, Feeds, Accelerators |
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Use Internet Explorer 10 First Run wizard (recommended) |
First Run wizard and Welcome Page Options |
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Use Internet Explorer 10 Welcome Page |
First Run wizard and Welcome Page Options |
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Use a custom Welcome Page |
First Run wizard and Welcome Page Options |
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Use Internet Explorer 10 standards mode (default) |
Compatibility View |
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Use Compatibility View (Internet Explorer 7 mode) |
Compatibility View |
Internet Explorer for the desktop |
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Append to user agent string |
Compatibility View |
Internet Explorer for the desktop |
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Use specified custom profile |
Connection Manager |
Does not apply. |
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Do not customize Connection Settings |
Connection Settings |
Both |
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Import the current Connection Settings from this machine |
Connection Settings |
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Delete existing Dial-up Connection Settings |
Connection Settings |
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Automatically detect configuration settings |
Automatic Configuration |
Both |
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Enable Automatic Configuration |
Automatic Configuration |
Both |
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Enable proxy settings |
Proxy Settings |
Both |
Gopher Server option is removed for Internet Explorer 10. |
Security Zones and Privacy |
Security and Privacy Settings |
Both |
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Content Ratings |
Security and Privacy Settings |
Internet Explorer for the desktop |
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Add a root certificate |
Add a Root Certificate |
Both |
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Do not customize Program Settings |
Programs |
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Import the current Program Settings |
Programs |
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Multiple Internet Explorer settings |
Additional Settings |
These settings are from the Internet Options dialog. |
See Also
Concepts
Getting Started with IEAK 10
Checklist: Create, Deploy, and Manage a Custom Browser Package
Customization Options for Specific Audiences