TipHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer
| Data type | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
| REG_DWORD | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Allows Web-based programs to install software on the computer without notifying the user.
By default, when a script hosted by an Internet browser tries to install a program on the system, the system warns users and allows them to select or refuse the installation. This entry suppresses the warning and allows the installation to proceed.
This entry stores the setting of the Disable IE security prompt for Windows Installer scripts Group Policy. Group Policy adds this entry to the registry with a value of 1 when you enable the policy. If you disable the policy, Group Policy sets the value to 0. If you set the policy to Not configured, Group Policy deletes the entry from the registry and the system behaves as though the value is 0.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0 (or not in registry) | The policy is disabled or not configured. The system warns users when a script hosted by an Internet browser tries to install a program on the system. |
| 1 | The warning is suppressed and the installation is allowed to proceed. |
This entry is designed for enterprises that use Web-based tools to distribute programs to their employees. However, because this can pose a security risk, it should be applied cautiously.
To change the value of this entry, use Group Policy. This entry corresponds to the Disable IE security prompt for Windows Installer scripts policy (Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Installer).
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For detailed information about particular Group Policy settings, see the Group Policy Reference (Gp.chm) on the Windows 2000 Resource Kit companion CD.
For general information about Group Policy, see Group Policy in Windows 2000 Help.
To see a table associating policies with their corresponding registry entries, see the Group Policy Reference Table.