GPO tool

Group Policy made searchable

A free ADMX browser or comparison tool for IT administrators. Search policies, find registry keys, and see exactly what each setting writes to the Windows Registry. Or compare two GPO backups to see exactly what has changed between them.

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Turn off Registration if URL connection is referring to Microsoft.com

This policy setting specifies whether the Windows Registration Wizard connects to Microsoft.com for online registration.

If you enable this policy setting, it blocks users from connecting to Microsoft.com for online registration and users cannot register their copy of Windows online.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can connect to Microsoft.com to complete the online Windows Registration.

Note that registration is optional and involves submitting some personal information to Microsoft. However, Windows Product Activation is required but does not involve submitting any personal information (except the country/region you live in).

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductICM
CategoryInternet Management Settings
Applies toComputer Configuration
Supported onWindows XPSP2 Or Windows NETSP1
Registry Key[HKLM]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsRegistration Wizard Control
Value NameNoRegistration
TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled value1
Disabled value0