The "Configure new tab page default behavior" Group Policy setting does not work on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 and that has Internet Explorer 8 installed

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SYMPTOMS

In a network environment, you enable the Configure new tab page default behavior Group Policy setting. However, on a client computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, you notice that this policy setting has no effect in Windows Internet Explorer 8.

For example, you enable this policy setting, and you select to display the Home page when a new tab is opened. However, when you open a new tab in Internet Explorer 8, you notice that the home page is not displayed.

Notes
  • This issue also occurs when you enable the local Configure new tab page default behavior policy setting.
  • The Configure new tab page default behavior policy setting is under the following node:
    Computer Configuration (or User Configuration)\Administrative Templates\Windows components\Internet Explorer
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CAUSE

This issue occurs because of an error in the standard Administrative Template file (Inetres.admx). The template file for the Configure new tab page default behavior policy setting contains an invalid value for the policy key. Therefore, Internet Explorer 8 does not read the policy setting, and Internet Explorer 8 keeps the default behavior that is saved in the following registry entry:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TabbedBrowsing\NewTabbedPageShow
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RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
(http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Registry information

To use the hotfix in this package, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.

Restart requirement

You may have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.

File information

The global version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 file information notes
Important Windows 7 hotfixes and Windows Server 2008 R2 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, hotfixes on the Hotfix Request page are listed under both operating systems. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 R2 and for Windows 7" section. MANIFEST files and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are extremely important to maintain the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Inetcpl.cpl8.0.7600.206511,466,36823-Feb-201007:28Not applicable
Iertutil.dll8.0.7600.206512,057,72823-Feb-201007:30x86
Sqmapi.dll6.1.7600.16385189,44014-Jul-200901:16x86
Ieframe.dll8.0.7600.2065110,979,84023-Feb-201007:30x86
Ieframe.ptxmlNot applicable13,27013-Jul-200920:45Not applicable
Ieui.dll8.0.7600.16385176,64014-Jul-200901:15x86
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Inetcpl.cpl8.0.7600.206511,538,04823-Feb-201008:11Not applicable
Iertutil.dll8.0.7600.206512,441,21623-Feb-201008:12x64
Sqmapi.dll6.1.7600.16385235,00814-Jul-200901:41x64
Ieframe.dll8.0.7600.2065112,360,70423-Feb-201008:12x64
Ieframe.ptxmlNot applicable13,27013-Jul-200920:36Not applicable
Ieui.dll8.0.7600.16385247,80814-Jul-200901:41x64
Ieframe.dll8.0.7600.2065110,979,84023-Feb-201007:30x86
Ieui.dll8.0.7600.16385176,64014-Jul-200901:15x86
Wow64_ieframe.ptxmlNot applicable13,27013-Jul-200920:45Not applicable
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WORKAROUND

Workaround for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

To work around this issue, you can manually edit the Inetres.admx file to point to the correct node:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TabbedBrowsing
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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
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MORE INFORMATION

For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824684/ )
Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Additional file information

Additional file information for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
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File nameX86_39f1ca2e92d96b9a7bb688f46335cebc_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.7600.20651_none_00e26ee212e26bc3.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size695
Date (UTC)23-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)11:47
PlatformNot applicable
File nameX86_4e56c12eb688a503c8cfd0ea5213e2fa_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.7600.20651_none_7cb28b2b9a8678a5.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size707
Date (UTC)23-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)11:47
PlatformNot applicable
File nameX86_fa4e4a72afcf4bd1ce9ae725be888f6a_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.7600.20651_none_ff79804260010982.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size711
Date (UTC)23-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)11:47
PlatformNot applicable
File nameX86_microsoft-windows-i..nternetcontrolpanel_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.7600.20651_none_aa70529e4336ff4e.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size357,765
Date (UTC)23-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)08:02
PlatformNot applicable
File nameX86_microsoft-windows-ie-runtimeutilities_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.7600.20651_none_62da56e77de29f1a.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size4,630
Date (UTC)23-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)11:49
PlatformNot applicable
File nameX86_microsoft-windows-ieframe_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.7600.20651_none_7fd9192d9f7d7820.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size201,049
Date (UTC)23-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)11:49
PlatformNot applicable
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2
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File nameAmd64_06140660f4f5e1011d5e337f0e28670e_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.7600.20651_none_9a7ff1014c06f676.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size1,040
Date (UTC)23-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)11:47
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_4e56c12eb688a503c8cfd0ea5213e2fa_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.7600.20651_none_d8d126af52e3e9db.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size709
Date (UTC)23-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)11:47
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_5028627895c714be5f9679518ca427c5_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.7600.20651_none_5f89ff8961ff33fb.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size711
Date (UTC)23-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)11:47
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_9b60fa277977d8906fc4971710f2f877_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.7600.20651_none_e90bb0b220ca7a50.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size699
Date (UTC)23-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)11:47
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_e0940bb29b19efee82aaa3d56c746e15_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.7600.20651_none_036e3c76ff51cb06.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size1,070
Date (UTC)23-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)11:47
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-i..nternetcontrolpanel_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.7600.20651_none_068eee21fb947084.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size355,884
Date (UTC)23-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)09:10
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-ie-runtimeutilities_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.7600.20651_none_bef8f26b36401050.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size4,632
Date (UTC)23-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)11:52
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-ieframe_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.7600.20651_none_dbf7b4b157dae956.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size201,053
Date (UTC)23-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)11:52
PlatformNot applicable
File nameWow64_microsoft-windows-ieframe_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.7600.20651_none_e64c5f038c3bab51.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size199,054
Date (UTC)23-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)11:52
PlatformNot applicable
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Article ID: 980959 - Last Review: March 17, 2010 - Revision: 2.0
APPLIES TO
  • Windows Internet Explorer 8
Keywords: 
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