5th December 2024

How to Disable Enhanced Security Feature in Windows Server 2012?

In this article, we will explain how to disable the security warning that constantly appears when using Internet Explorer in Server 2012. Generally, one of the first changes most IT professionals make after server installation is to disable Internet Explorer advanced security configuration. The same process is available in the other Windows server group. For this;

  • First of all, we run the “Server Manager” application.
Open Server Manager
Open Server Manager

 

  • On the “Server Manager” page, we select the “Local Server” option.
Local Server
Local Server

 

  • By default, there is the “IE Enhanced Security Configuration” setting on the right side of the Server Manager. (It is “On” by default.)
IE Enhanced Security Configuration
IE Enhanced Security Configuration

 

  • You can disable this setting according to the specific user group. One affects Administrators only, while the other setting affects all users. You can choose Off for Administrators, Users or both.
IE Enhanced Security Configuration
IE Enhanced Security Configuration

 

  • To disable the “Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration(IE ESC)” feature complete, as shown below, select “Off” for Administrators and Users and click the “OK” button.
Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration(IE ESC)
Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration(IE ESC)

 

  • When you go back to Server Manager and check, you will see that the “IE Enhanced Security Configuration” feature is disabled. You can use the F5 key to update Server Manager.
IE Enhanced Security Configuration
IE Enhanced Security Configuration

 

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