ie11 compatibility mode keeps getting reset/dropped/deleted
We use remote web workplace for remote access to office desktop clients.
The home desktop has the following shortcut.
We use an sbs2003 server which requires Internet explorer compatibility mode. We set that up permanently by using
Tools>compatibility view settings> in “add this website” type 74.xxx.xxx.xxx > click “add”>close
This works great with IE8 through IE10, but IE11 has a little bug.
IE>Tools>Internet Options> general tab> "Delete browsing history on exit" MUST BE TURNED OFF.
If you have that option on, RWW will not work properly with Small business server 2003 (and probably many other versions of Microsoft Server)
So, the simple solution is to just turn off "Delete browsing history on exit" and stop reading this post.
But, a more permanent solution might be to use Windows Group Policy on the Windows 10 Home computer to turn on compatibility mode for 74.xxx.xxx.xxx. Does anybody know how to do that?
rberke.
P.S. For people that want some more detail, about the bug in IE11, I have posted the following.
On my windows 10 machine, the following sequence demonstrates what happens when "Delete History on Exit" is ON.
1. Click shortcut which opens IE11 to web page that says "Continue to this website (not recommended). "
2. Tools>compatibility view settings> in “add this website” type 74.xxx.xxx.xxx > click “add”>close
3. Close IE11
4. click shortcut which opens IE11 IE11 to web page that says "Continue to this website (not recommended). "
5. Tools>compatibility view settings > manually verify that 74.xxx.xxx.xxx is still in the compatibility sites window. (yes it is)
6. return to web page and click on the "Continue to this website" button
7. Tools>compatibility view settings > manually verify that 74.xxx.xxx.xxx is NO LONGER in the compatibility sites window.
This is really weird. I found a web page that explain that IE11 treats Compatibility Mode like a type of browsing history that should be deleted. But that is not the full story. As the above sequence demonstrates, the deletion does not occur immediately upon exiting IE. It occurs a little later.
I hope this save somebody else some heartache.
The home desktop has the following shortcut.
"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" https://74.xxx.xxx.xxx/remote
We use an sbs2003 server which requires Internet explorer compatibility mode. We set that up permanently by using
Tools>compatibility view settings> in “add this website” type 74.xxx.xxx.xxx > click “add”>close
This works great with IE8 through IE10, but IE11 has a little bug.
IE>Tools>Internet Options> general tab> "Delete browsing history on exit" MUST BE TURNED OFF.
If you have that option on, RWW will not work properly with Small business server 2003 (and probably many other versions of Microsoft Server)
So, the simple solution is to just turn off "Delete browsing history on exit" and stop reading this post.
But, a more permanent solution might be to use Windows Group Policy on the Windows 10 Home computer to turn on compatibility mode for 74.xxx.xxx.xxx. Does anybody know how to do that?
rberke.
P.S. For people that want some more detail, about the bug in IE11, I have posted the following.
On my windows 10 machine, the following sequence demonstrates what happens when "Delete History on Exit" is ON.
1. Click shortcut which opens IE11 to web page that says "Continue to this website (not recommended). "
2. Tools>compatibility view settings> in “add this website” type 74.xxx.xxx.xxx > click “add”>close
3. Close IE11
4. click shortcut which opens IE11 IE11 to web page that says "Continue to this website (not recommended). "
5. Tools>compatibility view settings > manually verify that 74.xxx.xxx.xxx is still in the compatibility sites window. (yes it is)
6. return to web page and click on the "Continue to this website" button
7. Tools>compatibility view settings > manually verify that 74.xxx.xxx.xxx is NO LONGER in the compatibility sites window.
This is really weird. I found a web page that explain that IE11 treats Compatibility Mode like a type of browsing history that should be deleted. But that is not the full story. As the above sequence demonstrates, the deletion does not occur immediately upon exiting IE. It occurs a little later.
I hope this save somebody else some heartache.
ASKER
The boss likes sbs2003 and is not interested in an upgrade.
Your Html approach might work, but most of screens are aspx and all of them were supplied by microsoft so I am not sure changing them is a good idea.
I think Group Policies is a cleaner approach.
Your Html approach might work, but most of screens are aspx and all of them were supplied by microsoft so I am not sure changing them is a good idea.
I think Group Policies is a cleaner approach.
The boss likes sbs2003 and is not interested in an upgrade. IMHO, the boss is an idiot. When they lose their customers data who are they going to blame? This is not an if situation but a 'when' situation. They are using an unsupported operating system. If the bad guys break in and anyone using an unsupported operating system is a target.
ASKER
I'll pass on the him that David Johnson thinks he is an idiot. Will you also pass on the $10,000 it will cost him to upgrade?
ASKER
I've requested that this question be deleted for the following reason:
I will ask the question in a different format. The current format has led to a dead end.
I will ask the question in a different format. The current format has led to a dead end.
I disagree, it will not cost $10K to upgrade to a supported operating system. Don't forget to pass on my reasoning as well. SBS 2011 $1245 http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Business-Server-Standard-Version/dp/B004I6IXC4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1452626691&sr=8-5&keywords=small+business+server+2008
Your systems will not pass a PCI security scan. If you store customers credit card info and it is compromised your company will not be able that they used due diligence in securing the information and under the new rules in place by the CC industry will be responsible for all of the charges. As you will have missing and outdated security patches (Requirement 6.2)
For the problem at hand you have two choices, modify the page source, upgrade the operating system. Group policy does not apply to non-domain joined computers.
Your systems will not pass a PCI security scan. If you store customers credit card info and it is compromised your company will not be able that they used due diligence in securing the information and under the new rules in place by the CC industry will be responsible for all of the charges. As you will have missing and outdated security patches (Requirement 6.2)
For the problem at hand you have two choices, modify the page source, upgrade the operating system. Group policy does not apply to non-domain joined computers.
ASKER
Group policy does not apply to non-domain joined computers.
I thought a local GPO procedure could be initiated on windows pro computers even if they are not joined to Domain. Am I wrong?
And, on second thought at least one of our remote clients is using Windows 10 home, so Group Policy would probably not work there.
So, I am willing to pursue your idea of modifying the remote web workplace page source, if you can tell me how to locate that page source. How can I do that in my SBS 2003 environment?
Keep in mind that this is a minor problem with a workaround that has been satisfactory (the workaround is to simply never delete browsing history (OR to manually re add the IP to the compatibility list.
rberke
p.s. by the way, $10,000 is correct. $1245 does not cover licenses, new backup software, procedure changes, reconfiguring router, new startup procedures, etc etc. and how about my training?
We multiplied that cost by two because we want a duplicate server at a backup hotsite (in case a fire wipes out our office).
You may think my time is worth $0, but my boss thinks otherwise, especially since the cutover will require weekend work, and some sort of Q/A testing period.
Bottom line, $10,000 would be a bargain.
Finally, you may also think the boss is an idiot, but you know nothing about the company he created, nor the customers he serves. For instance, not a single credit card to be seen anywhere. So name calling is not appropriate.
ASKER
Ooops a typo. I meant to say
Our current server 6 years old, so we would probably buy a new one. We multiplied the cost of a new server by two because we want a duplicate server at a backup hotsite (in case a fire wipes out our office).
Our current server 6 years old, so we would probably buy a new one. We multiplied the cost of a new server by two because we want a duplicate server at a backup hotsite (in case a fire wipes out our office).
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That tool looks like it will do the trick. When it runs on a Windows Pro box I can turn it on using local Group Policies.
When it runs on a Windows Home cpu, I would have to use the registry.
I will close this question and award points.
When I get time to test the results, I will post back my success or failure.
Bob
When it runs on a Windows Home cpu, I would have to use the registry.
I will close this question and award points.
When I get time to test the results, I will post back my success or failure.
Bob
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