Disable IE Enhanced Security Configuration (IE ESC)

Most of the time, developers are working on a server system such as Windows Server 2008 R2. Server operating systems restrict usage exclusively for the deployed roles. By default, internet explorer is clamped and does not provide a full web experience. For example, you cannot download a file from the web.

To fix this annoying issue, go to the server manager and follow those steps:

1. To configure IE ESC back:
2. Close all instances of Internet Explorer.
3. Click Start, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Server Manager.
4. If a User Account Control dialog box appears, click Continue.
5. Under Security Summary, click Configure IE ESC.
6. Under Administrators, click On (Recommended).
7. Under Users, click On (Recommended).
8. Click OK.
9. To disable IE ESC, click Off for both Administrators and Users, and then click OK