Policy

Prevent changing proxy settings

This policy setting specifies if a user can change proxy settings. If you enable this policy setting, the user will not be able to configure proxy settings. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can configure proxy settings.

Policy
PackMicrosoft Windows
CategoryWindows Components / Internet Explorer
Policy IDf103639a8244
Internal nameRestrictProxy

Registry

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HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel\Proxy (enabled) = 1
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel\Proxy (disabled) = 0
HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel\Proxy (enabled) = 1
HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel\Proxy (disabled) = 0

Policy notes

This policy setting specifies if a user can change proxy settings. If you enable this policy setting, the user will not be able to configure proxy settings. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can configure proxy settings.

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