Make proxy settings per-machine (rather than per-user)
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Policy overview

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Computer
Category
Windows Components > Internet Explorer
Supported on
At least Internet Explorer 5.0

Applies proxy settings to all users of the same computer. If you enable this policy, users cannot set user-specific proxy settings. They must use the zones created for all users of the computer. If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users of the same computer can establish their own proxy settings. This policy is intended to ensure that proxy settings apply uniformly to the same computer and do not vary from user to user.

Internal name
UserProxy
Policy ID
ce079eb23824
Elements
0

Registry values

How enabled and disabled states update the registry.

ScopeRegistry locationTypeEnabled valueDisabled valueCopy
Computer
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
Value name
ProxySettingsPerUser
REG_DWORD
HKLM
0
HKLM
1
Registry location
Type REG_DWORD · Computer
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
Value name
ProxySettingsPerUser
Hive
HKLM
Enabled value
0
Disabled value
1

Policy elements

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