Set default home page in IE.

[VMWareWSS2015]

Hello UEM guru,

Is there way to set default home page for linked-clone pool using UEM? 

I know this can be done via GPO but wanted to see if I can get it work in UEM.

Since home page is profile specific,  I don't know if it can be done.

I tried going into Personalization > Windows Settings > Internet Explorer and added registry key.

Also tried Personalization > Windows Settings > Regedit but no luck on both.

Thanks in advance,

[ijdemes]

Hi,

If you want to enforce it the first time and let the user choose their own home page after initial logon, you can choose to use a predefined setting. For this option you can also choose to use a condition to apply it to specific users/groups if required.

You can also enforce every time. You can read about the available options following the link below.

Configuring Predefined Settings for Applications and Windows Settings

The registry setting for configuring the home page is:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Start Page"="https//www.yourhomepage.com"

If you need additional assistance, let me know.

[alsmk2]

Alternatively, just import the ADMX templates from AD into UEM, and set the exact same policy in that. I'd recommend that as the best way anyhow (same for any other user settings in GP you currently set). You can narrow down who gets what home page by the usual conditions / condition sets then.

[VMWareWSS2015]

Thanks for your help Ivan.

Oh the registry setting for configuring the home page , I created new Windows Settings and called it "Configuring IE Home Page" and added the following as you suggested.

[IncludeRegistryTrees]

HKCU\CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

"Start Page"="https://www.yourhomepage.com"

Third line shows the color Red which is "Start Page"="https://www.yourhomepage.com"

Which means the UEM does not like this line.  Is there something I am missing?  Please see attachment.

[ijdemes · Accepted solution]

You are configuring it in the wrong location. The page you are configuring it is used for specifying the parts of the user registry and files/folders of the profile that need to be imported/exported when a user logs on or off, or when an application is launched (DirectFlex).

You have to use the tab "Predefined Settings" and click "Add".

1. Specify a "Name" for the setting

2. Choose a "Type" for the setting, carefully read the description of each setting to choose the correct one for your situation.

3. Click "Create", this opens the Windows Explorer

4. Open the "Registry" folder

5. Right click the file "Flex Profiles.reg" and click "Edit"

6. Add the content as specified in the picture below and save the file.

7. Close the Windows Explorer window and click "Done"

8. Click Save

This should be it.

[VMWareWSS2015]

I appreciate the screen shots.  Thank you again, Ivan....

[ijdemes]

Sure, no problem!