How to disable MSFTConnectTest connection test from the registry
Introduction
MSFTConnectTest is a Microsoft service that performs connection tests to verify the availability of internet connectivity. This service can be useful for troubleshooting network issues, but it can also be annoying if it is constantly running in the background. In this article, we'll show you how to disable MSFTConnectTest from the registry.
Disable Microsoft Internet Connection Test via Registry Key
The easiest way to disable MSFTConnectTest is to change a registry key. To do this: 1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box. 2. Type regedit and press Enter. 3. Navigate to the following registry key: ``` HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Connections ``` 4. Right-click on the Connections key and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. 5. Name the new value DisableConnectionTest. 6. Double-click on the DisableConnectionTest value and set the value data to 1. 7. Click OK to close the Registry Editor.
Group Policy
You can also disable MSFTConnectTest using Group Policy. To do this: 1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box. 2. Type gpedit.msc and press Enter. 3. Navigate to the following Group Policy setting: ``` Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Internet Connection Settings ``` 4. Double-click on the "Disable connection test" policy setting. 5. Select the Enabled option. 6. Click OK to close the Group Policy Editor.
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