Policy

Disable changing connection settings

Windows 11 25H2

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Policy overview

Key metadata and intent for this policy.

ClassComputer
CategoryWindows Components > Internet Explorer
Supported onAt least Internet Explorer 5.0

Prevents users from changing dial-up settings. If you enable this policy, the Settings button on the Connections tab in the Internet Options dialog box appears dimmed. If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users can change their settings for dial-up connections. If you set the "Disable the Connections page" policy (located in \User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel), you do not need to set this policy, because the "Disable the Connections page" policy removes the Connections tab from the interface.

Internal name
RestrictConnectionSettings_2
Policy ID
8e59b1d6b8da
Elements
0

Registry values

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Registry locationTypeEnabled valueDisabled value
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel\Connection SettingsREG_DWORD
1
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HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel\Connwiz Admin LockREG_DWORD
1
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