Policy
Prevent per-user installation of ActiveX controls
This policy setting allows you to prevent the installation of ActiveX controls on a per-user basis. If you enable this policy setting, ActiveX controls cannot be installed on a per-user basis. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, ActiveX controls can be installed on a per-user basis.
PackMicrosoft Windows
CategoryWindows Components / Internet Explorer
Policy ID
a8f12527aa97Internal name
DisablePerUserActiveXInstallRegistry
Copy registry mappings
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Security\ActiveX\BlockNonAdminActiveXInstall (enabled) = 1
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Security\ActiveX\BlockNonAdminActiveXInstall (disabled) = 0HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Security\ActiveX\BlockNonAdminActiveXInstall (enabled) = 1
HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Security\ActiveX\BlockNonAdminActiveXInstall (disabled) = 0Policy notes
This policy setting allows you to prevent the installation of ActiveX controls on a per-user basis. If you enable this policy setting, ActiveX controls cannot be installed on a per-user basis. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, ActiveX controls can be installed on a per-user basis.
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