Businesses and technology companies often use proxy servers to block access to certain websites or provide anonymity to internet users. Many users opt for premium proxy servers to improve internet speed and reduce bandwidth consumption. 🚀

If you use a proxy server To hide your IP address from other users using your PC, you may want to block access to proxy settings in Windows 11. This way, you won't have to worry about someone accessing or changing the proxy settings on your Windows 11. 🔒

Prevent Users from Changing Proxy Settings in Windows 11

So if you're looking for ways to prevent users from change the proxy settings In Windows 11, you've come to the right place. Below, we share a step-by-step guide on how to do it. how to do it. Let's get started! 💻✨

Important: Since we're going to modify the Local Group Policy Editor, it's recommended that you create a system restore point. If something goes wrong during the process, you can restore your PC to a previous point. ⚠️

1. First, press the key Windows + R on your keyboard. This will open the RUN dialog box. Enter gpedit.msc and press the Enter key in the Run box.

2. This will open the Local Group Policy Editor on your Windows 11 PC.

3. You have to navigate to the route we share below:

User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Internet Explorer

4. In the right pane, find and double-click Prevent Changes to Proxy Settings.

5. Then, in the "Prevent Changing Proxy Settings" window, select Enabled and click on the button Apply.

6. After making the changes, restart your Windows 11 PC.

7. If you ever want to change the proxy settings again, select Not Configured in Step 5.

If you want protect your privacy online, you need to start using VPN apps for Windows 11. 🌐🔐

Prevent Users from Changing Proxy Settings Using Registry Editor

You can also prevent users from changing proxy settings in Windows 11 by editing the registry file. To do this, you'll need to edit the Windows Registry Editor. Here's how to do it.

1. I typed “Registry Editor” in the Windows 11 search box. Then, I opened the application. Registry Editor from the results list.

2. When the Registry Editor opens, navigate to this path:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft

3. Right-click on the Microsoft key and select New > Key. Name the new subkey as Internet Explorer.

4. Right-click on the Internet Explorer key and create a new subkey called Control Panel.

5. With the Control Panel key selected, right-click in the blank area of the right pane and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.

6. Name the new DWORD Value as Proxy. Double click on Proxy and set its valuable data in 1.

7. If you want to allow users to change proxy settings, set 0 in the value data for the Proxy DWORD Value in the previous step. Or delete the Internet Explorer key you created in step 3.

The above steps will restrict users from changing proxy settings; they will not remove existing proxy settings. This means your computer will continue to use the proxy settings you previously configured. 👌