Remove some settings that are managed by your organization

When you encounter the messages “Some settings are managed by your organization” or “Some of these settings are hidden or managed by your organization” in Windows, this indicates the presence and activation of a policy within the Windows system. A policy within Windows is a mechanism designed to prevent users from using or changing specific settings.

Such policies are typically implemented by a system administrator, especially in administrative or business environments. You can set a policy using the Group Policy Editor in Windows.

However, it is possible that a regular computer user, who is not part of a work environment, may also encounter this message. In some cases this could be the result of software enforcing a policy, but it could also indicate the presence of malware on the computer.

To remove a policy such as “Some settings are managed by your organization” from Windows, it is necessary that you have administrative rights on the computer. Without an administrator account in Windows, it is not possible to delete this policy.

If you still want to remove the “Some settings are managed by your organization” policy without administrative privileges, you will need assistance from an administrator, such as a system or network administrator.

I recommend that you read the full article. I'll start with a standard procedure to clear the notification and then offer some solutions in case the standard procedure doesn't work. The final solution can be found in one of the steps described. Please note that some solutions can be quite complex.

Remove some settings that are managed by your organization

Create a restore point in Windows

The message “Some settings are managed by your organization” can be removed relatively easily. However, before proceeding, it is highly recommended that you first do a create a restore point in Windows.

This gives you the option to restore your system to a previous state should any problems arise during the removal process. Creating a restore point can be done easily and serves as a security measure for your system.

Solution 1: Delete policy settings folder

In the Windows search bar, type “Command Prompt”. Then right-click on the Command Prompt search result and select the “Run as administrator” option. This ensures that you open the Command Prompt with administrative privileges, which is often necessary for executing certain commands or changes to the system.

In the Command Prompt window, opened as an administrator, you can enter the following command to remove the “Some settings are managed by your organization” policy:

RD /S /Q "%WinDir%\System32\GroupPolicyUsers" && RD /S /Q "%WinDir%\System32\GroupPolicy"

This command deletes the folders related to the Group Policy, which removes the policy causing the notification.

After running the above command, enter the following command to refresh the Group Policy settings:

gpupdate /force

This command ensures that the group policy changes are immediately applied and force updated. This should no longer cause the message “Some settings are managed by your organization” to appear.

The “Some settings are managed by your organization” policy has now been removed from Windows. See image below.

Does not work? Try the following.

Solution 2: Remove all Windows policy settings using the Group Policy Editor

Right-click on the Windows Start button and select "Run." In the window that appears, type:

gpedit.msc

If you get a message that 'gpedit.msc' cannot be found, it probably means that you are using the Windows Home edition, where the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) is not available by default. In that case, you may want to consider gpedit.msc to Windows Home via a separate procedure.

If gpedit.msc is available, follow these steps:

1. First click on 'Computer Configuration'.
2. Then navigate to 'Administrative Templates'.
3. Then right-click on 'All settings'.
4. Select 'Filter Options'.

These steps will take you to the appropriate location within the Group Policy Editor, where you can manage or change specific settings and policies.

Change the filter option: Configured to “Yes”. Click OK.

Click again on “all settings” in the left column.

In the right column you will see the “settings” column. If there is a policy here, it doesn't matter which one has the status “enabled” double-click on it.

Change the status to “Not configured”, do this for all configured policy settings. It is good if the column is empty, i.e. if there are no more policies in it.

This should be the result, see below.

Restart the computer and check if the policy has been deleted.

Still not working? Try the following

Solution 3: Remove policy settings using ShutUp10

If you still see the message “Some settings are managed by your organization” after following the previous steps, consider resetting all policy settings to their default values ​​using an application.

One of the applications you can use for this is ShutUp10. Here are the steps to do this:

1. Download the ShutUp10 application to your computer. You can find these through a quick internet search. This application requires no installation and is free to use.
2. Open the downloaded file. Since no installation is required, you can use the app straight away.
3. In the application you will find a menu or a button called 'Actions'. Click on this.
4. Choose 'Undo all changes (“factory settings”)'. Select the option to undo all changes and return to factory settings.
5. When asked to confirm, click 'Yes'. You may be asked to confirm again.
6. It is recommended that you create a restore point before making any changes. Click 'Yes' again to create a restore point.

The “Some settings are managed by your organization” message is now gone. Check the message.

Still not working? Try this

Solution 4: Delete Policy Settings via Script (Most Successful)

If you want to remove the “Some settings are managed by your organization” notification by editing the registry, you can follow these steps:

1. Type “notepad” in the search bar in the taskbar and open notepad. Make sure you are using Notepad and not Wordpad, as Wordpad may add extra formatting that can disrupt the script.

2. Copy the text below and paste it into a new text file in Notepad.

reg delete "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies" /f
reg delete "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\WindowsSelfHost" /f
reg delete "HKCU\Software\Policies" /f
reg delete "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Policies" /f
reg delete "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies" /f
reg delete "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsStore\WindowsUpdate" /f
reg delete "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\WindowsSelfHost" /f
reg delete "HKLM\Software\Policies" /f
reg delete "HKLM\Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Policies" /f
reg delete "HKLM\Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies" /f
reg delete "HKLM\Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsStore\WindowsUpdate" /f

3. Go to 'File' in the menu and then click 'Save as'. Name the file “policy.bat” and in the drop-down menu under “Save as” change the option to “All files (*.*)”. Then click on the 'Save' button.

4. Once you have saved the file, you can run it by right-clicking on it and choosing 'Run as administrator'. This script will delete the listed registry keys, which can help remove the “Some settings are managed by your organization” message.

Be careful when editing the registry. Editing the registry incorrectly can lead to serious system problems. Make sure you have a backup of your system before making any changes.

Check whether the policy message is now gone Windows update or wherever you saw this message.

Still not working? Try the following

Solution 5: Remove access to work and school account

Based on the experiences of individuals I have assisted with the “Some settings are managed by your organization” issue, I have found that this can sometimes be caused by a work account associated with Windows. This work account can enforce certain policies on the computer through a server. You may be able to remove this notification by disconnecting the work account in Windows.

It is essential to check all user accounts on your computer. Examine each account to see if a work account is linked. For example, if you share a PC with three different user accounts, you will need to log into each of these accounts to check for the presence of a linked work account.

Follow the steps below to do this:

1. Right-click on the Windows Start button.
2. Select 'Settings' from the context menu.
3. In the 'Windows Settings' window, click 'Accounts'.
4. In the left panel, choose 'Access to work and school'.

By following these steps, you can determine if a work account is connected and disconnect it if necessary to resolve the notification issue.

Important – Please note: If you have a work or school account associated with your computer, it is crucial to first investigate the impact of disconnecting this account. Contact the management of your work or school network environment and ask for advice. Disconnecting a work or school account can lead to certain functions no longer functioning!

Once you have determined that an account is linked and you are sure that disconnecting it will not cause any problems, you can click “Disconnect”. Don't forget to restart your computer afterwards.

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