How do I specifically correct my Vulnerability?

MAYS24

I have windows 11 home but added the group policy editor.

The vulnerability reads, "Your device allows any user to change the settings for the security zones. This could lead to execution of dangerous code types from the Internet and websites listed in the Restricted Sites zone in the browser.

We recommend you prevent users from changing your security zone settings."

If I knew how to do this I would not be paying for Security protection.

Copilot points me to:

gpedit.msc-Go to User Configuration-
Administrative Templates-
Windows Components-
Internet Explorer-
Security Features.

Copilot gets me here but cannot tell me which folder to select to solve my vulnerability. May I get help please.

Thanks,

Dave

Flexx

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/103651/how-do-i-specifically-correct-my-vulnerability

Well, I followed the procedure from Scam Copilot that you shared. However, after reaching the security features, there was no option to change the security zone settings. After researching online, the closest possible solution to using gpedit.msc is the registry method.

Follow the steps below:

1) Create a text file on your desktop.

2) Open it and paste the following:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings]
"Security_Zones_Locked"=dword:00000001

3) Save the file and, after saving, change the file extension from .txt to .reg

4) Execute the registry file and then restart your PC. This should resolve your query.

Explanation of above registry entry:

The registry entry modifies a setting related to Internet Explorer security zones. It will lock the security settings for Internet Explorer, preventing users from manually changing them through Internet Explorer options or settings.

Regards