Policy CSP - ADMX_Desktop

AD_EnableFilter

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/AD_EnableFilter

Displays the filter bar above the results of an Active Directory search. The filter bar consists of buttons for applying additional filters to search results.

• If you enable this setting, the filter bar appears when the Active Directory Find dialog box opens, but users can hide it.

• If you disable this setting or don't configure it, the filter bar doesn't appear, but users can display it by selecting "Filter" on the "View" menu.

To see the filter bar, open Network Locations, click Entire Network, and then click Directory. Right-click the name of a Windows domain, and click Find. Type the name of an object in the directory, such as "Administrator". If the filter bar doesn't appear above the resulting display, on the View menu, click Filter.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	AD_EnableFilter
Friendly Name	Enable filter in Find dialog box
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop > Active Directory
Registry Key Name	Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Directory UI
Registry Value Name	EnableFilter
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

AD_HideDirectoryFolder

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/AD_HideDirectoryFolder

Hides the Active Directory folder in Network Locations.

The Active Directory folder displays Active Directory objects in a browse window.

• If you enable this setting, the Active Directory folder doesn't appear in the Network Locations folder.

• If you disable this setting or don't configure it, the Active Directory folder appears in the Network Locations folder.

This setting is designed to let users search Active Directory but not tempt them to casually browse Active Directory.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	AD_HideDirectoryFolder
Friendly Name	Hide Active Directory folder
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop > Active Directory
Registry Key Name	Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Directory UI
Registry Value Name	HideDirectoryFolder
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

AD_QueryLimit

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/AD_QueryLimit

Specifies the maximum number of objects the system displays in response to a command to browse or search Active Directory. This setting affects all browse displays associated with Active Directory, such as those in Local Users and Groups, Active Directory Users and Computers, and dialog boxes used to set permissions for user or group objects in Active Directory.

• If you enable this setting, you can use the "Number of objects returned" box to limit returns from an Active Directory search.

• If you disable this setting or don't configure it, the system displays up to 10,000 objects. This consumes approximately 2 MB of memory or disk space.

This setting is designed to protect the network and the domain controller from the effect of expansive searches.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	AD_QueryLimit
Friendly Name	Maximum size of Active Directory searches
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop > Active Directory
Registry Key Name	Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Directory UI
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

ForceActiveDesktopOn

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/ForceActiveDesktopOn

Enables Active Desktop and prevents users from disabling it.

This setting prevents users from trying to enable or disable Active Desktop while a policy controls it.

If you disable this setting or don't configure it, Active Desktop is disabled by default, but users can enable it.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	ForceActiveDesktopOn
Friendly Name	Enable Active Desktop
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop > Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Registry Value Name	ForceActiveDesktopOn
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

NoActiveDesktop

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/NoActiveDesktop

Disables Active Desktop and prevents users from enabling it.

This setting prevents users from trying to enable or disable Active Desktop while a policy controls it.

If you disable this setting or don't configure it, Active Desktop is disabled by default, but users can enable it.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	NoActiveDesktop
Friendly Name	Disable Active Desktop
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop > Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Registry Value Name	NoActiveDesktop
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

NoActiveDesktopChanges

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/NoActiveDesktopChanges

Prevents the user from enabling or disabling Active Desktop or changing the Active Desktop configuration.

This is a comprehensive setting that locks down the configuration you establish by using other policies in this folder. This setting removes the Web tab from Display in Control Panel. As a result, users can't enable or disable Active Desktop. If Active Desktop is already enabled, users can't add, remove, or edit Web content or disable, lock, or synchronize Active Desktop components.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	NoActiveDesktopChanges
Friendly Name	Prohibit changes
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop > Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Registry Value Name	NoActiveDesktopChanges
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

NoDesktop

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
✅ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/NoDesktop

./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/NoDesktop

Removes icons, shortcuts, and other default and user-defined items from the desktop, including Briefcase, Recycle Bin, Computer, and Network Locations.

Removing icons and shortcuts doesn't prevent the user from using another method to start the programs or opening the items they represent.

Also, see "Items displayed in Places Bar" in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Common Open File Dialog to remove the Desktop icon from the Places Bar. This will help prevent users from saving data to the Desktop.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	NoDesktop
Friendly Name	Hide and disable all items on the desktop
Location	Computer and User Configuration
Path	Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Registry Value Name	NoDesktop
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

NoDesktopCleanupWizard

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/NoDesktopCleanupWizard

Prevents users from using the Desktop Cleanup Wizard.

• If you enable this setting, the Desktop Cleanup wizard doesn't automatically run on a users workstation every 60 days. The user will also not be able to access the Desktop Cleanup Wizard.

• If you disable this setting or don't configure it, the default behavior of the Desktop Clean Wizard running every 60 days occurs.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	NoDesktopCleanupWizard
Friendly Name	Remove the Desktop Cleanup Wizard
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Registry Value Name	NoDesktopCleanupWizard
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

NoInternetIcon

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/NoInternetIcon

Removes the Internet Explorer icon from the desktop and from the Quick Launch bar on the taskbar.

This setting doesn't prevent the user from starting Internet Explorer by using other methods.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	NoInternetIcon
Friendly Name	Hide Internet Explorer icon on desktop
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Registry Value Name	NoInternetIcon
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

NoMyComputerIcon

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/NoMyComputerIcon

This setting hides Computer from the desktop and from the new Start menu. It also hides links to Computer in the Web view of all Explorer windows, and it hides Computer in the Explorer folder tree pane. If the user navigates into Computer via the "Up" button while this setting is enabled, they view an empty Computer folder. This setting allows administrators to restrict their users from seeing Computer in the shell namespace, allowing them to present their users with a simpler desktop environment.

• If you enable this setting, Computer is hidden on the desktop, the new Start menu, the Explorer folder tree pane, and the Explorer Web views. If the user manages to navigate to Computer, the folder will be empty.

• If you disable this setting, Computer is displayed as usual, appearing as normal on the desktop, Start menu, folder tree pane, and Web views, unless restricted by another setting.

• If you don't configure this setting, the default is to display Computer as usual.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	NoMyComputerIcon
Friendly Name	Remove Computer icon on the desktop
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum
Registry Value Name	{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

NoMyDocumentsIcon

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/NoMyDocumentsIcon

Removes most occurrences of the My Documents icon.

This setting removes the My Documents icon from the desktop, from File Explorer, from programs that use the File Explorer windows, and from the standard Open dialog box.

This setting doesn't prevent the user from using other methods to gain access to the contents of the My Documents folder.

This setting doesn't remove the My Documents icon from the Start menu. To do so, use the "Remove My Documents icon from Start Menu" setting.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	NoMyDocumentsIcon
Friendly Name	Remove My Documents icon on the desktop
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum
Registry Value Name	{450D8FBA-AD25-11D0-98A8-0800361B1103}
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

NoNetHood

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/NoNetHood

Removes the Network Locations icon from the desktop.

This setting only affects the desktop icon. It doesn't prevent users from connecting to the network or browsing for shared computers on the network.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	NoNetHood
Friendly Name	Hide Network Locations icon on desktop
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Registry Value Name	NoNetHood
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

NoPropertiesMyComputer

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/NoPropertiesMyComputer

This setting hides Properties on the context menu for Computer.

• If you enable this setting, the Properties option won't be present when the user right-clicks My Computer or clicks Computer and then goes to the File menu. Likewise, Alt-Enter does nothing when Computer is selected.

• If you disable or don't configure this setting, the Properties option is displayed as usual.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	NoPropertiesMyComputer
Friendly Name	Remove Properties from the Computer icon context menu
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Registry Value Name	NoPropertiesMyComputer
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

NoPropertiesMyDocuments

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/NoPropertiesMyDocuments

This policy setting hides the Properties menu command on the shortcut menu for the My Documents icon.

• If you enable this policy setting, the Properties menu command won't be displayed when the user does any of the following:

Right-clicks the My Documents icon.

Clicks the My Documents icon, and then opens the File menu.

Clicks the My Documents icon, and then presses ALT+ENTER.

• If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the Properties menu command is displayed.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	NoPropertiesMyDocuments
Friendly Name	Remove Properties from the Documents icon context menu
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Registry Value Name	NoPropertiesMyDocuments
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

NoRecentDocsNetHood

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/NoRecentDocsNetHood

Remote shared folders aren't added to Network Locations whenever you open a document in the shared folder.

• If you disable this setting or don't configure it, when you open a document in a remote shared folder, the system adds a connection to the shared folder to Network Locations.

• If you enable this setting, shared folders aren't added to Network Locations automatically when you open a document in the shared folder.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	NoRecentDocsNetHood
Friendly Name	Do not add shares of recently opened documents to Network Locations
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Registry Value Name	NoRecentDocsNetHood
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

NoRecycleBinIcon

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/NoRecycleBinIcon

Removes most occurrences of the Recycle Bin icon.

This setting removes the Recycle Bin icon from the desktop, from File Explorer, from programs that use the File Explorer windows, and from the standard Open dialog box.

This setting doesn't prevent the user from using other methods to gain access to the contents of the Recycle Bin folder.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	NoRecycleBinIcon
Friendly Name	Remove Recycle Bin icon from desktop
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum
Registry Value Name	{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

NoRecycleBinProperties

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/NoRecycleBinProperties

Removes the Properties option from the Recycle Bin context menu.

• If you enable this setting, the Properties option won't be present when the user right-clicks on Recycle Bin or opens Recycle Bin and then clicks File. Likewise, Alt-Enter does nothing when Recycle Bin is selected.

• If you disable or don't configure this setting, the Properties option is displayed as usual.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	NoRecycleBinProperties
Friendly Name	Remove Properties from the Recycle Bin context menu
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Registry Value Name	NoPropertiesRecycleBin
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

NoSaveSettings

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/NoSaveSettings

Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop.

If you enable this setting, users can change the desktop, but some changes, such as the position of open windows or the size and position of the taskbar, aren't saved when users log off. However, shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	NoSaveSettings
Friendly Name	Don't save settings at exit
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Registry Value Name	NoSaveSettings
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

NoWindowMinimizingShortcuts

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/NoWindowMinimizingShortcuts

Prevents windows from being minimized or restored when the active window is shaken back and forth with the mouse.

• If you enable this policy, application windows won't be minimized or restored when the active window is shaken back and forth with the mouse.

• If you disable or don't configure this policy, this window minimizing and restoring gesture will apply.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	NoWindowMinimizingShortcuts
Friendly Name	Turn off Aero Shake window minimizing mouse gesture
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
Registry Value Name	NoWindowMinimizingShortcuts
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

sz_AdminComponents_Title

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/sz_AdminComponents_Title

Adds and deletes specified Web content items.

You can use the "Add" box in this setting to add particular Web-based items or shortcuts to users' desktops. Users can close or delete the items (if settings allow), but the items are added again each time the setting is refreshed.

You can also use this setting to delete particular Web-based items from users' desktops. Users can add the item again (if settings allow), but the item is deleted each time the setting is refreshed.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	sz_AdminComponents_Title
Friendly Name	Add/Delete items
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop > Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop\AdminComponent
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

sz_ATC_DisableAdd

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/sz_ATC_DisableAdd

Prevents users from adding Web content to their Active Desktop.

This setting removes the "New" button from Web tab in Display in Control Panel. As a result, users can't add Web pages or pictures from the Internet or an intranet to the desktop. This setting doesn't remove existing Web content from their Active Desktop, or prevent users from removing existing Web content.

Also, see the "Disable all items" setting.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	sz_ATC_DisableAdd
Friendly Name	Prohibit adding items
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop > Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
Registry Value Name	NoAddingComponents
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

sz_ATC_DisableClose

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/sz_ATC_DisableClose

Prevents users from removing Web content from their Active Desktop.

In Active Desktop, you can add items to the desktop but close them so they aren't displayed.

If you enable this setting, items added to the desktop can't be closed; they always appear on the desktop. This setting removes the check boxes from items on the Web tab in Display in Control Panel.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	sz_ATC_DisableClose
Friendly Name	Prohibit closing items
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop > Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
Registry Value Name	NoClosingComponents
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

sz_ATC_DisableDel

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/sz_ATC_DisableDel

Prevents users from deleting Web content from their Active Desktop.

This setting removes the Delete button from the Web tab in Display in Control Panel. As a result, users can temporarily remove, but not delete, Web content from their Active Desktop.

This setting doesn't prevent users from adding Web content to their Active Desktop.

Also, see the "Prohibit closing items" and "Disable all items" settings.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	sz_ATC_DisableDel
Friendly Name	Prohibit deleting items
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop > Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
Registry Value Name	NoDeletingComponents
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

sz_ATC_DisableEdit

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/sz_ATC_DisableEdit

Prevents users from changing the properties of Web content items on their Active Desktop.

This setting disables the Properties button on the Web tab in Display in Control Panel. Also, it removes the Properties item from the menu for each item on the Active Desktop. As a result, users can't change the properties of an item, such as its synchronization schedule, password, or display characteristics.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	sz_ATC_DisableEdit
Friendly Name	Prohibit editing items
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop > Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
Registry Value Name	NoEditingComponents
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

sz_ATC_NoComponents

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/sz_ATC_NoComponents

Removes Active Desktop content and prevents users from adding Active Desktop content.

This setting removes all Active Desktop items from the desktop. It also removes the Web tab from Display in Control Panel. As a result, users can't add Web pages or pictures from the Internet or an intranet to the desktop.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	sz_ATC_NoComponents
Friendly Name	Disable all items
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop > Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
Registry Value Name	NoComponents
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

sz_DB_DragDropClose

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/sz_DB_DragDropClose

Prevents users from manipulating desktop toolbars.

If you enable this setting, users can't add or remove toolbars from the desktop. Also, users can't drag toolbars on to or off of docked toolbars.

Also, see the "Prohibit adjusting desktop toolbars" setting.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	sz_DB_DragDropClose
Friendly Name	Prevent adding, dragging, dropping and closing the Taskbar's toolbars
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Registry Value Name	NoCloseDragDropBands
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

sz_DB_Moving

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/sz_DB_Moving

Prevents users from adjusting the length of desktop toolbars. Also, users can't reposition items or toolbars on docked toolbars.

This setting doesn't prevent users from adding or removing toolbars on the desktop.

Also, see the "Prevent adding, dragging, dropping and closing the Taskbar's toolbars" setting.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	sz_DB_Moving
Friendly Name	Prohibit adjusting desktop toolbars
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Registry Value Name	NoMovingBands
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

sz_DWP_NoHTMLPaper

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/sz_DWP_NoHTMLPaper

Permits only bitmap images for wallpaper. This setting limits the desktop background ("wallpaper") to bitmap (.bmp) files. If users select files with other image formats, such as JPEG, GIF, PNG, or HTML, through the Browse button on the Desktop tab, the wallpaper doesn't load. Files that are autoconverted to a .bmp format, such as JPEG, GIF, and PNG, can be set as Wallpaper by right-clicking the image and selecting "Set as Wallpaper".

Also, see the "Desktop Wallpaper" and the "Prevent changing wallpaper" (in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Display) settings.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	sz_DWP_NoHTMLPaper
Friendly Name	Allow only bitmapped wallpaper
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop > Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
Registry Value Name	NoHTMLWallPaper
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

Wallpaper

Scope	Editions	Applicable OS
❌ Device ✅ User	✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC	✅ Windows 10, version 2004 with KB5005101 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with KB5005101 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with KB5005101 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later

./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Desktop/Wallpaper

Specifies the desktop background ("wallpaper") displayed on all users' desktops.

This setting lets you specify the wallpaper on users' desktops and prevents users from changing the image or its presentation. The wallpaper you specify can be stored in a bitmap (.bmp) or JPEG (.jpg) file.

To use this setting, type the fully qualified path and name of the file that stores the wallpaper image. You can type a local path, such as C:\Windows\web\wallpaper\home.jpg or a UNC path, such as \Server\Share\Corp.jpg. If the specified file isn't available when the user logs on, no wallpaper is displayed. Users can't specify alternative wallpaper. You can also use this setting to specify that the wallpaper image be centered, tiled, or stretched. Users can't change this specification.

If you disable this setting or don't configure it, no wallpaper is displayed. However, users can select the wallpaper of their choice.

Also, see the "Allow only bitmapped wallpaper" in the same location, and the "Prevent changing wallpaper" setting in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Control Panel.

Description framework properties:

Property name	Property value
Format	chr (string)
Access Type	Add, Delete, Get, Replace

ADMX mapping:

Name	Value
Name	Wallpaper
Friendly Name	Desktop Wallpaper
Location	User Configuration
Path	Desktop > Desktop
Registry Key Name	Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
ADMX File Name	Desktop.admx

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