Hey, let’s discuss about Managing ISP List Downloads in the Internet Connection Wizard Using Intune. This policy controls whether the Internet Connection Wizard can download the list of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) from Microsoft servers. When this policy is enabled, the device will not connect to Microsoft to get ISP information. This helps organizations control how internet connections are set up.
The Internet Connection Wizard is used when setting up a new internet connection on a device. Normally, it may download a list of ISPs to help users choose a provider. This policy stops that automatic download. As a result, users must manually enter connection details.
This policy is useful in managed or corporate environments. It ensures that devices do not contact external Microsoft servers during setup. This supports stricter network and security requirements.
By enabling this policy, IT administrators maintain better control over network configuration. It reduces unnecessary internet traffic during device setup. It also helps keep device behavior consistent across the organization.
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What are the Advantages of Enabling this Policy using Intune?
Enabling this policy provides better control over how devices connect to the internet in a managed environment. It helps organizations reduce unnecessary communication with external servers during network setup. This policy also supports security and compliance by ensuring consistent configuration across all devices.
1. Helps prevent devices from downloading ISP information from Microsoft servers
2. Provides better control over internet connection configuration
3. Helps reduce external network traffic during setup
4. Supports organizational security and compliance requirements
Managing ISP List Downloads in the Internet Connection Wizard using Intune
This policy is commonly used in organizations that use Microsoft Intune to manage devices. It fits well with environments that require limited external communication. Overall, it supports better compliance and network control.
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Create a Profile
To start deploying a policy in Intune, sign in to the Microsoft Intune Admin Center. Then, go to Devices > Configuration profiles > Create New Policy. Select Platform as Windows 10 and later, and profile is Settings catalog.
Basic Step
To begin configuring a policy in Intune, start with the Basics step. Here, we can add the name of the policy and give a brief description.
- Name of the Policy: Turn off Internet Connection Wizard
- Description: Turn off Internet Connection Wizard if URL connection is referring to Microsoft.com
- Platform: Windows
Configuration Settings
Within this tab, you will find an option to Add Settings. Proceed to click on it. Upon clicking, a new window, referred to as Settings Picker, will emerge. Within the Settings Picker window, you are required to choose the category and setting.
| Category | Setting |
|---|---|
| Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication Settings | Turn off Internet Connection Wizard if URL connection is referring to Microsoft.com |
You are now able to close the Settings Picker window. After closing it, you will be directed back to the Configuration Settings page. On this page, you will observe that the policy is configured to Enable or Disable. By default it is Disabled. Then click Next to continue.
Enable Internet Connection Wizard Policy
If we Enable or configure this policy, you can Enable the Internet Connection Wizard policy by toggling the switch. Then, you can click the Next button to proceed.
Scope Tags
The scope tag is not mandatory, so you can skip this section. It functions as a tool for organization and access management, but assigning it is optional. Click Next if they’re not required for your setup.
Assignments
In the Assignments tab, you choose the users or devices that will receive the policy by clicking Add Group under Include Group, select the group that you want to target(e.g HTMD – Test Policy) and then click Next to continue.
Final Step
In this section, you will find a summary encompassing all the information you provided in the preceding steps, including basic details, configuration settings, assignment details. We click Create to finish, and a notification confirms that the “Turn off Internet Connection Wizard created successfully”.
Device and User Check-in Status
To ascertain the status of a policy, navigate to Devices > Configuration within the Intune portal. Then, choose the relevant policy (Turn off Internet Connection Wizard), and confirm that its status indicates Succeeded (1). For a quicker process, utilize manual sync in the Company Portal.
How to Remove Assigned Groups from this Policy
If you want to remove the specific group that you previously selected, you can easily do that. First, go to Devices > Configuration policies. In the Configuration policy section, search and select the policy. In the Assignment section, you will find an Edit option and click Remove option. Then, click the Review+ Save option.
For detailed information, you can refer to our previous post – Learn How to Delete or Remove App Assignment from Intune using by Step-by-Step Guide.
How to Delete this Policy from Intune
First, search for the policy name(Turn off Internet Connection Wizards) in the configuration section. When you find the policy name, you will see a 3-dot menu next to it. Click on the 3 dots, then click the Delete button.
For detailed information, you can refer to our previous post – How to Delete Allow Clipboard History Policy in Intune Step by Step Guide.
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Anoop C Nair has been Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for 10 consecutive years! He is a Workplace Solution Architect with more than 22+ years of experience in Workplace technologies. He is also a Blogger, Speaker, and Local User Group Community leader. His primary focus is on Device Management technologies like SCCM and Intune. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security, Career, etc.