How to Enable or Disable Internet Explorer First Run Set Up Welcome Screen

1. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, and Internet Explorer. (see screenshot below)

2. In the right pane, right click on Prevent performance of First Run Customize settings and click on Edit. (see screenshot above)

3. To Enable IE8 & IE9 First Run Set Up
A) Select (dot) Not Configured or Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
NOTE: Not Configured is the default setting.
B) Go to step 6.
4. To Disable IE8 & IE9 First Run Set Up, and have IE Open to the "Welcome to Internet Explorer" Web Page
A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
B) Under Options, click on the drop down menu and select Go directly to "Welcome to IE" page. (see screenshot below step 6)

C) Go to step 6.
5. To Disable IE8 & IE9 First Run Set Up, and have IE Open to the Users Home Page
A) Select (dot) Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)

B) Under Options, click on the drop down menu and select Go directly to home page. (see screenshot below step 7)
6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)

7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.


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