Turn on compatibility logging
- Policy ID
- Enable_Compat_Logging
- Scope
- Computer Configuration, User Configuration
- Supported on
- At least Internet Explorer 7.0
- Source
- Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
- Category
- Windows Components › Internet Explorer
Description
This policy setting logs information that is blocked by new features in Internet Explorer. The logged compatibility information is displayed in the Windows Event Viewer.
If you enable this policy setting, the user can log information that is blocked by new Internet Explorer features. The user cannot turn off logging.
If you disable this policy setting, the user cannot log information that is blocked by new Internet Explorer features. The user cannot turn on logging.
If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can change the logging settings.
Registry
ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\Feature_Enable_Compat_logging View registry values
- iexplore.exeREG_DWORD
UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER
HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\Feature_Enable_Compat_logging View registry values
- iexplore.exeREG_DWORD