In this guide, we’ll show you how to disable IE Enhanced security using PowerShell. You can make use of this PS script to turn off the IE Esc on multiple Windows servers.
Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration (ESC) establishes security settings that define how users browse the internet and intranet websites. On Windows servers, this feature is by default enabled for administrators and users, but you can disable it with a few easy steps.
When Internet Explorer’s enhanced security is turned on, it can limit access to network resources, including files in shared folders with the Universal Naming Convention (UNC), and it can also make websites stop loading properly.
Caution: Disabling IE Enhanced Security can potentially compromise your security. It’s recommended to only do this if necessary and in a controlled environment. Always ensure you have appropriate security measures in place to mitigate any risks.
Disable IE Enhanced Security using PowerShell
Administrators can turn off the IE Enhanced Security feature manually in the Server Manager. However, when you have to do it on multiple servers, PowerShell makes the task easier.
On the Windows Server, launch the PowerShell as administrator. To disable IE Enhanced Security using PowerShell for administrators, you can use the following command:
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{A509B1A7-37EF-4b3f-8CFC-4F3A74704073}" -Name "IsInstalled" -Value 0

After running the above command, launch the Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration and you’ll see it has been turned off for administrators.

Run the below PowerShell command to turn off the IE enhanced security for users.
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{A509B1A8-37EF-4b3f-8CFC-4F3A74704073}" -Name "IsInstalled" -Value 0

After running the above command, launch the Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration and you’ll see it has been turned off for users.

Manually Turn Off Internet Explorer ESC on Windows Servers
To turn off Internet Explorer ESC on your Windows Server, follow these steps:
- Sign in to the Windows Server and launch the Server Manager.
- In the left panel, select Local Server.
- Navigate to the IE Enhanced Security Configuration property.
- Select the current setting to open the property page, select the Off option button for Administrator and Users, and then select OK.
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