Prevent changing proxy settings
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Key metadata and intent for this policy.

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

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.

Internal name
RestrictProxy
Policy ID
f103639a8244
Elements
0

Registry values

How enabled and disabled states update the registry.

ScopeRegistry locationTypeEnabled valueDisabled valueCopy
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
Value name
Proxy
REG_DWORD
HKLM
1
HKCU
1
HKLM
0
HKCU
0
Registry location
Type REG_DWORD · Both
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel
Value name
Proxy
Hive
HKLM
Enabled value
1
Disabled value
0
Hive
HKCU
Enabled value
1
Disabled value
0

Policy elements

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This policy has no additional user input fields.