Add subdomains to the Compatibility View List

The page says IE’s Internet Options will not accept a subdomain such as something.mysite.com in the Compatibility List, so the default workaround is to add the full domain instead. It then shows a Group Policy-based method for managing the list so that only the subdomain uses Compatibility Mode.

Reading notes

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• IE’s Internet Options reject a subdomain entry for the Compatibility List, which pushes the user toward adding the full domain.
• The article says this can be handled through Group Policy, using the policy list for Internet Explorer 7 sites.
• It instructs the user to open gpedit.msc, go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Internet Explorer > Compatibility View, and choose Use Policy List of Internet Explorer 7 sites.
• The text says the user must be an administrator to perform the changes.
• After logging out and back in, the full domain no longer uses Compatibility Mode while the chosen subdomain does.