Turn off Compatibility View
- Policy ID
- CompatView_DisableList
- Scope
- Computer Configuration, User Configuration
- Supported on
- At least Internet Explorer 8.0
- Source
- Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
- Category
- Windows Components › Internet Explorer › Compatibility View
Description
This policy setting controls the Compatibility View feature, which allows the user to fix website display problems that he or she may encounter while browsing.
If you enable this policy setting, the user cannot use the Compatibility View button or manage the Compatibility View sites list.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can use the Compatibility View button and manage the Compatibility View sites list.
Registry
ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
- DisableSiteListEditing-
UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER
- DisableSiteListEditing-