Windows 10: Your organization's policies are preventiing

All of a sudden when I click on hyperlinks in a Word file, it fails to connect and I get this message: Your organization's policies are preventing us from completing this action for you. For more info, please contact your help desk. I'm working alone on my Win 10 PC. I've searched for solutions online but they're all related to Outlook, which I don't use, and IE which I also don't use. Is there a way to fix this without having to edit the registry? Many thanks.

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Problems with *settings managed by your organization* and/or group policy setttings.

Hello, some months back I think based on an update; I started seeing this message. I have been trying to troubleshoot this by searching for answers and trying various troubleshooting steps. This list is not exhaustive but;

I have tried to change the telemetry data.

Tried to change through elevated admin cmd prompt.

Tried to reset group policy settings to default.

Tried using gpedit.msc

Changing privacy options.

I have windows 10 pro and this is my personal computer, not intended to being a part of any organization. This is preventing me from making changes to my system that I want to. Please assist.

 

hyperlinks your organization's policies are preventing us from completing this action for you

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We will need few more details so that we can narrow down to the root cause of the issue and assist you with appropriate troubleshooting steps. Please reply with the answers to the questions below.

1. Are you facing this issue on a browser or any other application?
   
2. Is your system connected to the Domain?
   
3. Which website are you trying to access?
   

If you are connected to a domain or an organization network, you will get this error when the site or the link is blocked by the network administrator, I suggest you to check with the IT department and unblock the link.



Regards,



Amit Sunar

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Setup blocked by group policy

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand the concern as you are having difficulties in printing from your PC.
In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the Windows 10 Version and Build currently installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• What is the make and model of the PC and printer?
  
• Is the PC connected to a domain/organization network?
  
• Are you aware of any changes on the PC prior to this issue?
  
• Does this happen only while adding or using the printer?
  
• How is the printer connected? (Wireless/Wired)
  

Meanwhile, we would suggest you to refer the steps as mentioned in this article:

Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows 10

If you are using Windows 10 Pro, the check the Group Policy.

1. Press Windows + R key to open Run command.
   
2. Type gpedit.msc and hit the
   Enter key.
   
3. Navigate to this location:
   Computer Configuration > Policies > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options.
   
   
4. Now look for
   Devices: Prevent users from installing printer drivers on the right pane.
   
5. Double click and set the policy value to
   Disabled, click OK.
   

Regards,

Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator