HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetworkĬonnections and locate NC_LanProperties registry key. If you are unable to use the group policy editor (gpedit.msc) then you will have to modify the appropriate registry key. You will want to change the value to Disabled Prohibit access to properties of a LAN connection. In the Group Policy window please navigate to User Configuration ->Īdministrative Templates -> Network -> Network Connections and open Modify the group policy that is currently prohibiting you from modifying it.