🧾 Description
This article explains how to disable the zoom behavior triggered by screen taps in Internet Explorer on Datalogic devices using the Datalogic XML Utility (DXU). This is useful for improving usability in touch-based applications where zooming is not desired.
Environment
Device: Datalogic X3 Series (or similar Windows CE devices)
Operating System: Windows CE
Tool: Datalogic XML Utility (DXU)
Browser: Internet Explorer
🛠️ Resolution Steps
Open DXU on the Host PC
Launch Datalogic XML Utility (DXU).
Create or Edit a Registry Configuration
Add the following registry keys to your configuration to disable zoom and edit activation in Internet Explorer:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Gesture]
"GestureCapabilities"=dword:00000710
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\EditActivation]
"EnableEditActivation"=dword:00000000
Deploy the Configuration to the Device
Use DXU to push the configuration to the connected device via ActiveSync or WMDC.
Restart the Device
Perform a warm boot to apply the registry changes.
Additional Notes
The GestureCapabilities value disables zoom gestures while retaining basic touch functionality.
Setting EnableEditActivation to 0 prevents automatic zoom when tapping into editable fields.