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FAQ about Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration (ESC)
Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration
Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration (ESC) establishes security settings that define how users browse the internet and intranet websites. These settings also reduce the exposure of servers to websites that might present a security risk. This process is also known as IEHarden. For more information, see Internet Explorer: .Enhanced Security Configuration
Original product version: Internet Explorer Original KB number: 4551931
The default setting for Internet Explorer ESC
This feature is enabled by default on servers.
The effects of enabling Internet Explorer ESC
Internet Explorer ESC adjusts the Internet Explorer extensibility and security settings to reduce exposure to possible future security threats. These settings are on the Advanced tab of Internet Options in Control Panel. The following table describes the settings.