Internet Explorer must be disabled for Windows 11.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
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medium | V-256893 | SRG-OS-000185-GPOS-00079 | WN11-CC-000391 | SV-256893r958552_rule | 2025-02-25 | 2 |
Description |
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Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) is not supported on Windows 11 semi-annual channel. |
ℹ️ Check |
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Determine if IE11 is installed or enabled on Windows 11 semi-annual channel. If IE11 is installed or not disabled on Windows 11 semi-annual channel, this is a finding. If IE11 is installed on an unsupported operating system and is enabled or installed, this is a finding. For more information, visit: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/internet-explorer-microsoft-edge#what-is-the-lifecycle-policy-for-internet-explorer- |
✔️ Fix |
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For Windows 11 semi-annual channel, remove or disable the IE11 application. To disable IE11 as a standalone browser: Set the policy value for "Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Internet Explorer/Disable Internet Explorer 11 as a standalone browser" to "Enabled" with the option value set to "Never". |