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"OK" button does not work in "LAN settings" after GPO is applied to change WinHttpAutoProxySvc startup type

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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:

  • You configure the WinHttp Web proxy Auto-Discovery Service (WinHttpAutoProxySvc) startup type to Automatic or Manual by using a Group Policy Object (GPO).
  • You open inetcpl.cpl > Connections.
  • In the Internet Properties dialog box, you select LAN settings.
  • You clear the Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections) check box.
  • You enter the address of the proxy servers.

In this scenario, nothing occurs when you select OK. Only the Cancel button works.

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Cause

Configuring the WinHttpAutoProxySvc service startup type by using a GPO changes the required permissions for the users and prevents them from modifying the LAN settings. This operation is not recommended and not supported.

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Resolution

Don’t configure the WinHttpAutoProxySvc service startup type by using Group Policy.

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Article Info
Article ID : 4517295
Revision : 6
Created on : 8/27/2019
Published on : 8/27/2019
Exists online : False
Views : 330