Allow installation of desktop items

This policy setting allows you to manage whether users can install Active Desktop items from this zone. The settings for this option are: If you enable this policy setting users can install desktop items from this zone automatically.If you select Prompt in the drop-down box users are queried to choose whether to install desktop items from this zone.If you disable this policy setting users are prevented from installing desktop items from this zone.If you do not configure this policy setting users can install desktop items from this zone automatically.

Policy path: 

Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel\Security Page\Locked-Down Local Machine Zone

Scope: 

Machine

Supported on: 

Only Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 through IE8 inclusive

Registry settings: 

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\0!1800

Filename: 

inetres.admx

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