How to Disable TLS 1.0 in Windows 10

It is recommended to use newer versions of TLS on your PC

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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TLS (Transport Layer Security) 1.0 is an antiquated cryptographic protocol that TLS 1.2 and the upcoming TLS 1.3 have now superseded.

In our article, we will present to you how to easily disable this feature on your Windows 10 PC in two different methods.

Should I turn off TLS 1.0?

Only a small minority of websites continue to utilize TLS 1.0. Microsoft announced in 2018 that it will discontinue TLS 1.0 in 2020. In an MS blog post, Microsoft’s Senior PM Lead stated:

Two decades is a long time for a security technology to stand unmodified. While we aren’t aware of significant vulnerabilities with our up-to-date implementations of TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1, vulnerable third-party implementations do exist. Moving to newer versions helps ensure a more secure Web for everyone.

So, TLS 1.0 isn’t much good anymore. Even though Microsoft will discontinue it, someusersmight prefer to disable TLS 1.0 sooner rather than later. This is howuserscan disable TLS 1.0 inWindows.

How can I disable TLS 1.0 on my Windows 10 PC?

1. Disable TLS 1.0 via Internet Properties

Users can manually disable TLS 1.0 through the Internet Properties window. What you need to do is uncheck the use TLS 1.0 option from the Advanced Settings tab.

This is the easiest method to accomplish this, and does not require a lot of tech knowledge, nor imposes any risks to your PC.

Press theWindowskey +Skeyboard shortcut, which opens the search utility.
Inputinternet optionsin the search text box.
Click on the first result to open thewindowin the shot directly below.
Navigate to theAdvancedtab.

5.Scroll down to theUse TLS 1.0optionshown directly below.

Deselect theUse TLS 1.0setting.
Press theApplybutton.
Click theOKoption to exit the window.

2. Edit the Registry to turn off TLS 1.0

Can I disable TLS 1.1 on Windows 10?

If you’re looking to disable other TLS versions on your PC, such as TLS 1.1, TLS 1.2, or 1.3, you can apply the same methods as above.

For example, when modifying Internet Options, you need to uncheck the option for Use TLS 1.1 or whichever other you want to be removed.

So, there are a couple of waysuserscan disable TLS 1.0 inWindows. Disabling TLS 1.0 will probably have very little impact on browsing as 94 percent of websites now support TLS 1.2.

Let us know if you managed to follow our guide and write down any questions you might have in the comments section below.

How to Disable TLS 1.0 in Windows 10#

Should I turn off TLS 1.0?#

How can I disable TLS 1.0 on my Windows 10 PC?#

1. Disable TLS 1.0 via Internet Properties#

2. Edit the Registry to turn off TLS 1.0#

Can I disable TLS 1.1 on Windows 10?#