Policy
Disable Internet Connection wizard
Microsoft Windows
Policy overview
Key metadata and intent for this policy.
Prevents users from running the Internet Connection Wizard. If you enable this policy, the Setup button on the Connections tab in the Internet Options dialog box appears dimmed. Users will also be prevented from running the wizard by clicking the Connect to the Internet icon on the desktop or by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing to Accessories, pointing to Communications, and then clicking Internet Connection Wizard. If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change their connection settings by running the Internet Connection Wizard. Note: This policy overlaps with the "Disable the Connections page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), which removes the Connections tab from the interface. Removing the Connections tab from the interface, however, does not prevent users from running the Internet Connection Wizard from the desktop or the Start menu.
Registry values
How enabled and disabled states update the registry.
| Scope | Registry location | Type | Enabled value | Disabled value | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| User | Path Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel Value name Connwiz Admin Lock | REG_DWORD | HKCU 1 | HKCU 0 |
Policy elements
Inputs and configuration options exposed by this policy.
This policy has no additional user input fields.