Windows XP Pro SP3, IE8 (8.0.6001.18702), within local gpedit.msc I did the below:
- User Config/Admin Temp/Windows Comp/IE
- enabled: disable changing temporary internet file settings
- User Config/Admin Temp/Windows Comp/IE/Delete Browsing History
- enabled all (11 items)
However there is a loophole that lets me still wipe history & other files via: Tools, Internet Options, Browsing History, Settings, View Objects, delete everything, hit up arrow, go to History (hidden folders has to be on), delete everything. Quick solution I could think of, but don't want to do: disable General Internet Options Page
Ideal solution/answer: someone to confirm the ability to simply disable that Settings button is/isn't available in group policy & their suggested action
This is a re-post from superuser where I didn't get the feedback I'd hoped. After reading the rules deeper I find that is not tailored to business environments. It was offered that I repost