GPO Preferences to set file associations will force common things to load using IE (if you let IE check whether it is the default browser it should ask the user to set it back).
Also Google has a Chrome ADMX you can deploy to deny Chrome from asking to be the default browser. Properties Hive HKEY_CURRENT_USER Key path Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Associations\UrlAssociations\ftp\UserChoice Value name Progid Value type REG_SZ Value data IE.FTP Properties Hive HKEY_CURRENT_USER Key path Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Associations\UrlAssociations\http\UserChoice Value name Progid Value type REG_SZ Value data IE.HTTP Properties Hive HKEY_CURRENT_USER Key path Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Associations\UrlAssociations\https\UserChoice Value name Progid Value type REG_SZ Value data IE.HTTPS Properties Hive HKEY_CURRENT_USER Key path Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.url\UserChoice Value name Progid Value type REG_SZ Value data IE.AssocFile.URL Properties Hive HKEY_CURRENT_USER Key path Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.html\OpenWithList Value name a Value type REG_SZ Value data iexplore.exe Properties Hive HKEY_CURRENT_USER Key path Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.html\UserChoice Value name Progid Value type REG_SZ Value data IE.AssocFile.HTM From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Timothy Ransom Sent: Tuesday, 23 February 2016 14:42 To: [email protected] Subject: [mssms] enforce IE11 as default browser Hi, I am having a major issue with Chrome hijacking the default browser and certain file associations. I configure IE11 as default browser and certain file associations with GPP, and all is fine until a user opens Chrome. Help, I need to enforce IE as default browser on Windows 7, 8.1. Thanks, Tim *** GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR *** ****** CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE ****** This transmission may contain confidential information protected by state or federal law. The information is intended only for use consistent with the state business discussed in this transmission. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action based on the contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please delete this email and notify the sender immediately. Your cooperation is appreciated.
