Disable Connection Test from the Registry

Error Message: Connection Test Failed

When an application attempts to establish a connection, the computer may be configured to perform a connection test. If the test fails, this error message may appear:

Expected Response: HTTP 200

Disable Microsoft Internet Connection Test via Registry Key

The easiest way to disable the repeated attempts to the connection test URL is to modify a registry key.

1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type "regedit" and click "OK."
3. Navigate to the following registry key:
1. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetworkConnectivity
4. In the right-hand pane, right-click and select "New" > "DWORD (32-bit) Value."
5. Name the new value "EnableActiveProbing".
6. Double-click on the new value and set the "Value data" to "0."
7. Click "OK."
8. Close the Registry Editor.
9. Restart the computer.

How to Bypass Msftconnecttest

If you want to disable Msftconnecttest, you can do so via Group Policy.

1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type "gpedit.msc" and click "OK."
3. Navigate to the following path:
1. Computer Configuration
2. Administrative Templates
3. Network
4. Network Connectivity
4. In the right-hand pane, double-click on the "Disable Active Probing for Network Connectivity Status Indicator" setting.
5. Select "Enabled."
6. Click "OK."
7. Close the Group Policy Editor.
8. Restart the computer.