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InternetExplorerIntegrationZoneIdentifierMhtFileAllowed

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Automatically open downloaded MHT or MHTML files from the web in Internet Explorer mode

Supported versions

  • On Windows since 117 or later

Description

This policy controls whether MHT or MHTML files that are downloaded from the web are automatically opened in Internet Explorer mode.

If you enable this policy, the MHT or MHTML files that are downloaded from the web can be opened in both Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer mode to provide the best user experience.

If you disable or don't configure this policy, MHT or MHTML files that are downloaded from the web won't automatically open in Internet Explorer mode.

To learn more about Internet Explorer mode, see https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2094210

Supported features

  • Can be mandatory: Yes
  • Can be recommended: No
  • Dynamic Policy Refresh: Yes
  • Per Profile: Yes
  • Applies to a profile that is signed in with a Microsoft account: No

Data type

  • Boolean

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

  • GP unique name: InternetExplorerIntegrationZoneIdentifierMhtFileAllowed
  • GP name: Automatically open downloaded MHT or MHTML files from the web in Internet Explorer mode
  • GP path (Mandatory): Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge
  • GP path (Recommended): N/A
  • GP ADMX file name: MSEdge.admx

Example value

Enabled

Registry settings

  • Path (Mandatory): SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
  • Path (Recommended): N/A
  • Value name: InternetExplorerIntegrationZoneIdentifierMhtFileAllowed
  • Value type: REG_DWORD

Example registry value

0x00000001

See also