Allow Basic authentication

This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service accepts Basic authentication from a remote client. If you enable this policy setting the WinRM service accepts Basic authentication from a remote client. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting the WinRM service does not accept Basic authentication from a remote client.

Policy path: 

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

Scope: 

Machine

Supported on: 

At least Windows Vista

Registry settings: 

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service!AllowBasic

Filename: 

WindowsRemoteManagement.admx

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