What causes "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\ClickToRun\REGISTRY\MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\SecurityManager" key?

Jeremy m 1 Reputation point
2022-03-12T14:00:51.013+00:00

Metered connection issue in Outlook. One of the many fixes for it is deleting this registry key, but what is creating this key? I have now removed this key 3 times, each time returning after the computer is rebooted for patching. Small client but I have about 15 identical setups here and only one having this issue.

Windows 10 Pro 20H2
Office 2019 Standard (don't know exact build but no updates were available)
Outlook connected to O365 mailbox

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
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  1. Faery Fu-MSFT 19,751 Reputation points Moderator
    2022-03-14T07:33:07.33+00:00

    Hi @Jeremy m ,

    From your description, seems that you are entering issue with "Metered Connection Warning",right?

    According to my search, the metered network warning often happens when the system is connected over wifi networks like a mobile hotspot. While working on Outlook the message is generally displayed the network connection is a metered network.

    If in this case, go to Start > Settings > Network & Internet, look for the network you are connected to, scroll down the screen and look for a metered connection.
    Now slide the button towards off to turn off metered connection.
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    I have now removed this key 3 times, each time returning after the computer is rebooted for patching.

    It is due to registry damage, it is recommended that you repair your office from the control panel.


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