Browser Configuration Reference

This section contains two documents:

Internet Explorer Configuration Reference.
This document describes mandatory, recommended, and optional configuration to optimize Microsoft Internet Explorer Web browser for use with Sitecore 6.0-6.3, along with instructions to troubleshoot browser issues.
Browser Configuration Reference
This document describes mandatory, recommended, and optional configuration to optimize Microsoft Internet Explorer and other supported web browsers for use with Sitecore 6.4-6.6. It also contains instructions on how to troubleshoot browser issues.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2014.

Click the respective link to download the Browser Configuration Reference document for Sitecore CMS 6.4, 6.5 or 6.6 version:

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Click the respective link to download the Internet Explorer Configuration Reference document for Sitecore CMS 6.2 or 6.3 version:

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Click the respective link to download the Internet Explorer Configuration Reference document for Sitecore CMS 6.0 or 6.1 version:

Download the document in A4 format (PDF, 240 KB)
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Browser Configuration Reference Table of Contents (valid for Sitecore CMS 6.4-6.6)

Introduction
Supported Web Browsers
    List of Supported Web Browsers
Configuring Microsoft Internet Explorer
   How to Determine the Internet Explorer Version
   Internet Explorer Configuration Summary
   Required Configuration
      Trusted Sites Zone
      Pop-up Blocker
      Word Document Field Type Configuration
      WebDAV Configuration
        Windows Web Folders Client or the Windows Desktop Experience
        The WebClient Windows Service
   Recommended Configuration
      SmartScreen (Phishing) Filter
          Internet Explorer 7
          Internet Explorer 8
      Install Adobe Flash
      Cosmetic Issues
      Configure Management of Temporary Internet Files
   Optional Configuration
      New Windows or New Tabs
      Internet Explorer 8 Session Merging
          The New Session Command
          The -NoSessionMerging Command Line Parameter
          The SessionMerging Registry Setting
      Concurrent HTTP Request Limits
      Miscellaneous Settings
Troubleshooting Microsoft Internet Explorer
   The Troubleshooting Process
      Check Sitecore Client Requirements
      Check Browser Configuration
      Disable Browser Plug-ins
      Clear Browser Temporary Files
      Patch Windows and Components
      Check Internet Security Software
      Reset Internet Explorer Configuration
      Reproduce the Issue Using another Browser
      Reproduce the Issue as another User
      Reproduce the Issue from another Machine
   Additional Troubleshooting Resources
Configuring Other Web Browsers
    Enabling Pop-up Windows in Google Chrome
    Enabling Pop-up Windows in Other Browsers
    Preventing Mozilla Firefox from Showing Confirmation Dialog Box in the Page Editor