Allow unencrypted traffic

This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client sends and receives unencrypted messages over the network.If you enable this policy setting the WinRM client sends and receives unencrypted messages over the network.If you disable or do not configure this policy setting the WinRM client sends or receives only encrypted messages over the network.

Policy path: 

Windows Components\Windows Remote Management (WinRM)\WinRM Client

Scope: 

Machine

Supported on: 

At least Windows Vista

Registry settings: 

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Client!AllowUnencryptedTraffic

Filename: 

WindowsRemoteManagement.admx

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