Start Internet Explorer with tabs from last browsing session

Policy ID
ContinuousBrowsing
Scope
Computer Configuration, User Configuration
Supported on
At least Internet Explorer 10.0
Source
Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
Category
Windows Components › Internet Explorer › Internet Control Panel › General Page

Description

This policy setting configures what Internet Explorer displays when a new browsing session is started. By default, Internet Explorer displays the home page. In Internet Explorer 10, Internet Explorer can start a new browsing session with the tabs from the last browsing session.

If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer starts a new browsing session with the tabs from the last browsing session. Users cannot change this option to start with the home page.

If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer starts a new browsing session with the home page. Users cannot change this option to start with the tabs from the last browsing session.

If you do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer starts with the home page. Users can change this option to start with the tabs from the last session.

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