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JSI Tip 10435. How can I display the My Computer Security Zone in Internet Explorer?
Jerold Schulman
April 25, 2006
1 Min Read
In tip 5130 How can I manage Internet Explorer Security Zones via the registry I mentioned that the 'My Computer (zone is) NOT available in the Zone box of the Security tab'.
To add My Computer to the Security tab under Tools / Internet Options, change the Flags Value Name at
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet SettingsZones, a REG_DWORD data type, from decimal 33 (32 + 1) to decimal 71 (64 + 4 + 2 + 1), per:
Data value | Meaning |
|---|---|
1 | Allow changes to custom settings. |
2 | Allow users to add Web sites to this zone. |
4 | Require HTTPS Web sites. |
8 | Include Web sites that bypass the proxy server. |
16 | Include Web sites not listed in other zones. |
32 | Do NOT show security zone in Internet Properties. |
64 | Show the Requires Server Verification dialog. |
128 | UNCs are treated as Intranet connections. |
To perform this task, use REG.EXE, built into Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and later operating systems, or installed from the Windows 2000 Support Tools:
1. Open a CMD.EXE window.
2. Type REG ADD "HKCUSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet SettingsZones" /V Flags / T REG_DWORD /F /D 71 and press Enter.
3. Shutdown and restart your computer.
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