diff --git a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start.md b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start.md index 92dac37002..d5550661b1 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start.md +++ b/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start.md @@ -1,1959 +1,2201 @@ --- -title: Policy CSP - Start -description: Use the Policy CSP - Start setting to control the visibility of the Documents shortcut on the Start menu. +title: Start Policy CSP +description: Learn more about the Start Area in Policy CSP +author: vinaypamnani-msft +manager: aaroncz ms.author: vinpa -ms.topic: article +ms.date: 12/09/2022 +ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.prod: windows-client ms.technology: itpro-manage -author: vinaypamnani-msft -ms.localizationpriority: medium -ms.date: 09/27/2019 -ms.reviewer: -manager: aaroncz +ms.topic: reference --- + + + # Policy CSP - Start -
- - -## Start policies - -
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- Start/AllowPinnedFolderDocuments -
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- Start/AllowPinnedFolderDownloads -
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- Start/AllowPinnedFolderFileExplorer -
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- Start/AllowPinnedFolderHomeGroup -
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- Start/AllowPinnedFolderMusic -
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- Start/AllowPinnedFolderNetwork -
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- Start/AllowPinnedFolderPersonalFolder -
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- Start/AllowPinnedFolderPictures -
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- Start/AllowPinnedFolderSettings -
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- Start/AllowPinnedFolderVideos -
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- Start/ConfigureStartPins -
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- Start/DisableContextMenus -
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- Start/DisableControlCenter -
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- Start/DisableEditingQuickSettings -
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- Start/ForceStartSize -
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- Start/HideAppList -
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- Start/HideChangeAccountSettings -
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- Start/HideFrequentlyUsedApps -
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- Start/HideHibernate -
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- Start/HideLock -
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- Start/HidePeopleBar -
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- Start/HidePowerButton -
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- Start/HideRecentJumplists -
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- Start/HideRecentlyAddedApps -
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- Start/HideRecommendedSection -
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- Start/HideRestart -
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- Start/HideShutDown -
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- Start/HideSignOut -
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- Start/HideSleep -
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- Start/HideSwitchAccount -
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- Start/HideTaskViewButton -
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- Start/HideUserTile -
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- Start/ImportEdgeAssets -
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- Start/NoPinningToTaskbar -
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- Start/ShowOrHideMostUsedApps -
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- Start/SimplifyQuickSettings -
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- Start/StartLayout -
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- - -**Start/AllowPinnedFolderDocuments** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - -This policy controls the visibility of the Documents shortcut on the Start menu. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. - - - - -
- - -**Start/AllowPinnedFolderDownloads** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - -This policy controls the visibility of the Downloads shortcut on the Start menu. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. - - - - -
- - -**Start/AllowPinnedFolderFileExplorer** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - -This policy controls the visibility of the File Explorer shortcut on the Start menu. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. - - - - -
- - -**Start/AllowPinnedFolderHomeGroup** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - -This policy controls the visibility of the HomeGroup shortcut on the Start menu. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. - - - - -
- - -**Start/AllowPinnedFolderMusic** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - -This policy controls the visibility of the Music shortcut on the Start menu. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. - - - - -
- - -**Start/AllowPinnedFolderNetwork** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - -This policy controls the visibility of the Network shortcut on the Start menu. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. - - - - -
- - -**Start/AllowPinnedFolderPersonalFolder** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - -This policy controls the visibility of the PersonalFolder shortcut on the Start menu. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. - - - - -
- - -**Start/AllowPinnedFolderPictures** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - -This policy controls the visibility of the Pictures shortcut on the Start menu. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. - - - - -
- - -**Start/AllowPinnedFolderSettings** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - -This policy controls the visibility of the Settings shortcut on the Start menu. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. - - - - -
- - -**Start/AllowPinnedFolderVideos** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - -This policy controls the visibility of the Videos shortcut on the Start menu. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 – The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 1 – The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. -- 65535 (default) - There's no enforced configuration, and the setting can be changed by the user. - - - - -
- - -**Start/ConfigureStartPins** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
EditionWindows 11
HomeNo
ProYes
BusinessYes
EnterpriseYes
EducationYes
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- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device -> * User - -
- - - -This policy will allow admins to push a new list of pinned apps to override the default/current list of pinned apps in the Windows 11 start menu experience. - -It contains details on how to configure the start menu on Windows 11, see [/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/customize-the-windows-11-start-menu](/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/customize-the-windows-11-start-menu) - - - - - -This string policy will take a JSON file (expected name LayoutModification.json), which enumerates the items to pin and their relative order. - - - - -
- - - -**Start/DisableContextMenus** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * User -> * Device - -
- - - -Enabling this policy prevents context menus from being invoked in the Start Menu. - - - -ADMX Info: -- GP Friendly name: *Disable context menus in the Start Menu* -- GP name: *DisableContextMenusInStart* -- GP path: *Start Menu and Taskbar* -- GP ADMX file name: *StartMenu.admx* - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 (default) – False (don't disable). -- 1 - True (disable). - - - - - - - - - -
- - -**Start/DisableControlCenter** - - - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|Yes|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * User - -
- - - -This policy setting disables the Control Center button from the bottom right area on the taskbar. The Control Center area is located at the left of the clock in the taskbar and includes icons for current network and volume. - -If this setting is enabled, Control Center area is displayed but the button to open the Control Center will be disabled. - ->[!Note] -> A reboot is required for this policy setting to take effect. - - - - -ADMX Info: -- GP Friendly name: *Remove control center* -- GP name: *DisableControlCenter* -- GP path: *Start Menu and Taskbar* -- GP ADMX file name: *Taskbar.admx* - - - -The following are the supported values: - -- Integer 0 - Disabled/Not configured. -- Integer 1 - Enabled. - - - -
- - -**Start/DisableEditingQuickSettings** - - - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|Yes|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - -This policy will allow admins to indicate whether Quick Actions can be edited by the user. - - - -The following are the supported values: - -- 0: Allow editing Quick Actions (default) -- 1: Disable editing Quick Actions - - - - -
- - -**Start/ForceStartSize** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * User -> * Device - -
- - - - -Forces the start screen size. - -If there's policy configuration conflict, the latest configuration request is applied to the device. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 (default) – Don't force size of Start. -- 1 – Force non-fullscreen size of Start. -- 2 - Force a fullscreen size of Start. - - - - -
- - -**Start/HideAppList** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * User -> * Device - -
- - - -> [!NOTE] -> This policy requires reboot to take effect. - -Allows IT Admins to configure Start by collapsing or removing the all apps list. - -> [!Note] -> There were issues reported with the previous release of this policy and a fix was added in Windows 10, version 1709. - -To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: - -- 1 - Enable policy and restart explorer.exe. -- 2a - If set to '1': Verify that the all apps list is collapsed, and that the Settings toggle isn't grayed out. -- 2b - If set to '2': Verify that the all apps list is collapsed, and that the Settings toggle is grayed out. -- 2c - If set to '3': Verify that there's no way of opening the all apps list from Start, and that the Settings toggle is grayed out. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 (default) – None. -- 1 – Hide all apps list. -- 2 - Hide all apps list, and Disable "Show app list in Start menu" in Settings app. -- 3 - Hide all apps list, remove all apps button, and Disable "Show app list in Start menu" in Settings app. - - - - -
- - -**Start/HideChangeAccountSettings** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - -Allows IT Admins to configure Start by hiding "Change account settings" from appearing in the user tile. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 (default) – False (don't hide). -- 1 - True (hide). - - - -To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: - -1. Enable policy. -2. Open Start, click on the user tile, and verify that "Change account settings" isn't available. - - - - -
- - -**Start/HideFrequentlyUsedApps** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * User -> * Device - -
- - - -> [!NOTE] -> This policy requires reboot to take effect. - -Allows IT Admins to configure Start by hiding most used apps. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 (default) – False (don't hide). -- 1 - True (hide). - - - -To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: - -1. Enable "Show most used apps" in the Settings app. -2. Use some apps to get them into the most used group in Start. -3. Enable policy. -4. Restart explorer.exe. -5. Check that "Show most used apps" Settings toggle is grayed out. -6. Check that most used apps don't appear in Start. - - - - -
- - -**Start/HideHibernate** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - -Allows IT Admins to configure Start by hiding "Hibernate" from appearing in the Power button. + + + + + +## AllowPinnedFolderDocuments + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/AllowPinnedFolderDocuments +``` + + + + +This policy controls the visibility of the Documents shortcut on the Start menu. The possible values are 0 - means that the shortcut should be hidden and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 1 - means that the shortcut should be visible and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 65535 - means that there is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 65535 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 | The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 1 | The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 65535 (Default) | There is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. | + + + + + + + + + +## AllowPinnedFolderDownloads + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/AllowPinnedFolderDownloads +``` + + + + +This policy controls the visibility of the Downloads shortcut on the Start menu. The possible values are 0 - means that the shortcut should be hidden and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 1 - means that the shortcut should be visible and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 65535 - means that there is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 65535 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 | The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 1 | The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 65535 (Default) | There is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. | + + + + + + + + + +## AllowPinnedFolderFileExplorer + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/AllowPinnedFolderFileExplorer +``` + + + + +This policy controls the visibility of the File Explorer shortcut on the Start menu. The possible values are 0 - means that the shortcut should be hidden and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 1 - means that the shortcut should be visible and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 65535 - means that there is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 65535 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 | The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 1 | The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 65535 (Default) | There is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. | + + + + + + + + + +## AllowPinnedFolderHomeGroup + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/AllowPinnedFolderHomeGroup +``` + + + + +This policy controls the visibility of the HomeGroup shortcut on the Start menu. The possible values are 0 - means that the shortcut should be hidden and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 1 - means that the shortcut should be visible and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 65535 - means that there is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 65535 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 | The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 1 | The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 65535 (Default) | There is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. | + + + + + + + + + +## AllowPinnedFolderMusic + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/AllowPinnedFolderMusic +``` + + + + +This policy controls the visibility of the Music shortcut on the Start menu. The possible values are 0 - means that the shortcut should be hidden and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 1 - means that the shortcut should be visible and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 65535 - means that there is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 65535 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 | The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 1 | The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 65535 (Default) | There is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. | + + + + + + + + + +## AllowPinnedFolderNetwork + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/AllowPinnedFolderNetwork +``` + + + + +This policy controls the visibility of the Network shortcut on the Start menu. The possible values are 0 - means that the shortcut should be hidden and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 1 - means that the shortcut should be visible and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 65535 - means that there is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 65535 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 | The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 1 | The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 65535 (Default) | There is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. | + + + + + + + + + +## AllowPinnedFolderPersonalFolder + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/AllowPinnedFolderPersonalFolder +``` + + + + +This policy controls the visibility of the PersonalFolder shortcut on the Start menu. The possible values are 0 - means that the shortcut should be hidden and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 1 - means that the shortcut should be visible and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 65535 - means that there is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 65535 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 | The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 1 | The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 65535 (Default) | There is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. | + + + + + + + + + +## AllowPinnedFolderPictures + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
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:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/AllowPinnedFolderPictures +``` + + + + +This policy controls the visibility of the Pictures shortcut on the Start menu. The possible values are 0 - means that the shortcut should be hidden and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 1 - means that the shortcut should be visible and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 65535 - means that there is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 65535 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 | The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 1 | The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 65535 (Default) | There is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. | + + + + + + + + + +## AllowPinnedFolderSettings + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
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:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/AllowPinnedFolderSettings +``` + + + + +This policy controls the visibility of the Settings shortcut on the Start menu. The possible values are 0 - means that the shortcut should be hidden and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 1 - means that the shortcut should be visible and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 65535 - means that there is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 65535 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 | The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 1 | The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 65535 (Default) | There is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. | + + + + + + + + + +## AllowPinnedFolderVideos + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
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:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/AllowPinnedFolderVideos +``` + + + + +This policy controls the visibility of the Videos shortcut on the Start menu. The possible values are 0 - means that the shortcut should be hidden and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 1 - means that the shortcut should be visible and grays out the corresponding toggle in the Settings app, 65535 - means that there is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 65535 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 | The shortcut is hidden and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 1 | The shortcut is visible and disables the setting in the Settings app. | +| 65535 (Default) | There is no enforced configuration and the setting can be changed by the user. | + + + + + + + + + +## ConfigureStartPins + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:heavy_check_mark: User | :x: Home
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:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later | + + + +```User +./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/ConfigureStartPins +``` + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/ConfigureStartPins +``` + + + + +Allows admin to override the default items pinned to Start. + + + + + +With this policy you can push a new list of pinned apps to override the default/current list of pinned apps in the Windows Start menu. + +For more information on how to configure the Start menu, see [Customize the Start menu layout on Windows 11](/windows/configuration/customize-start-menu-layout-windows-11). + +This string policy takes a JSON file named `LayoutModification.json`. The file enumerates the items to pin and their relative order. + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | chr (string) | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | + + + +**Group policy mapping**: + +| Name | Value | +|:--|:--| +| Name | ConfigureStartPins | +| Path | StartMenu > AT > StartMenu | + + + + + + + + + +## DisableContextMenus + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:heavy_check_mark: User | :x: Home
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:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1803 [10.0.17134] and later | + + + +```User +./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/DisableContextMenus +``` + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/DisableContextMenus +``` + + + + +This policy allows you to prevent users from being able to open context menus in the Start Menu. + +If you enable this policy, then invocations of context menus within the Start Menu will be ignored. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Do not disable. | +| 1 | Disable. | + + + +**Group policy mapping**: + +| Name | Value | +|:--|:--| +| Name | DisableContextMenusInStart | +| Friendly Name | Disable context menus in the Start Menu | +| Location | Computer and User Configuration | +| Path | Start Menu and Taskbar | +| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer | +| Registry Value Name | DisableContextMenusInStart | +| ADMX File Name | StartMenu.admx | + + + + + + + + + +## DisableEditingQuickSettings + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
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:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 11, version 22H2 [10.0.22621] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/DisableEditingQuickSettings +``` + + + + +If you enable this policy, the user will be unable to modify Quick Settings. + +If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the user will be able to edit Quick Settings, such as pinning or unpinning buttons. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Enable editing Quick Settings. | +| 1 | Disable editing Quick Settings. | + + + +**Group policy mapping**: + +| Name | Value | +|:--|:--| +| Name | DisableEditingQuickSettings | +| Friendly Name | Disable Editing Quick Settings | +| Location | Computer Configuration | +| Path | Start Menu and Taskbar | +| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer | +| Registry Value Name | DisableEditingQuickSettings | +| ADMX File Name | StartMenu.admx | + + + + + + + + + +## ForceStartSize + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:heavy_check_mark: User | :x: Home
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:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1507 [10.0.10240] and later | + + + +```User +./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/ForceStartSize +``` + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/ForceStartSize +``` + + + + +If you enable this policy and set it to Start menu or full screen Start, Start will be that size and users will be unable to change the size of Start in Settings. + +If you disable or don’t configure this policy setting, Windows will automatically select the size based on hardware form factor and users will be able to change the size of Start in Settings. + + + + + +If there's a policy configuration conflict, the latest configuration request is applied to the device. + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Do not force size of Start. | +| 1 | Force non-fullscreen size of Start. | +| 2 | Force a fullscreen size of Start. | + + + +**Group policy mapping**: + +| Name | Value | +|:--|:--| +| Name | ForceStartSize | +| Friendly Name | Force Start to be either full screen size or menu size | +| Location | Computer and User Configuration | +| Path | Start Menu and Taskbar | +| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer | +| ADMX File Name | StartMenu.admx | + + + + + + + + + +## HideAppList + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:heavy_check_mark: User | :x: Home
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:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```User +./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideAppList +``` + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideAppList +``` + + + + +Setting the value of this policy to 1 or 2 collapses the app list. Setting the value of this policy to 3 removes the app list entirely. Setting the value of this policy to 2 or 3 disables the corresponding toggle in the Settings app. + + + + > [!NOTE] -> This policy can only be verified on laptops as "Hibernate" doesn't appear on regular PC's. +> This policy requires a reboot to take effect. +> +> There are significant fixes to this policy in Windows 10, version 1709. - - -The following list shows the supported values: +To validate this policy, do the following steps: -- 0 (default) – False (don't hide). -- 1 - True (hide). +1. Enable the policy and restart the explorer.exe process. - - -To validate on Laptop, do the following steps: +2. Verify the behavior based on the configuration. -1. Enable policy. -2. Open Start, click on the Power button, and verify "Hibernate" isn't available. + 1. If set to `1`: Verify that the **All Apps** list is collapsed, and that the **Settings** toggle isn't grayed out. - - + 2. If set to `2`: Verify that the **All Apps** list is collapsed, and that the **Settings** toggle is grayed out. -
+ 3. If set to `3`: Verify that there's no way of opening the **All Apps** list from Start, and that the **Settings** toggle is grayed out. - -**Start/HideLock** + - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: + +**Description framework properties**: -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + - -
+ +**Allowed values**: - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | None. | +| 1 | Hide all apps list. | +| 2 | Hide all apps list, and Disable "Show app list in Start menu" in Settings app. | +| 3 | Hide all apps list, remove all apps button, and Disable "Show app list in Start menu" in Settings app. | + -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device + + + -
+ - - -Allows IT Admins to configure Start by hiding "Lock" from appearing in the user tile. + +## HideChangeAccountSettings - - -The following list shows the supported values: + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + -- 0 (default) – False (don't hide). -- 1 - True (hide). + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideChangeAccountSettings +``` + - - -To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: + + +Enabling this policy hides "Change account settings" from appearing in the user tile in the start menu. + -1. Enable policy. -2. Open Start, click on the user tile, and verify "Lock" isn't available. + + + - - + +**Description framework properties**: -
+| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + - -**Start/HidePeopleBar** + +**Allowed values**: - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Do not hide. | +| 1 | Hide. | + -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| + + + - -
+ - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +## HideFrequentlyUsedApps -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * User + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:heavy_check_mark: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + -
+ +```User +./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideFrequentlyUsedApps +``` - - -Enabling this policy removes the people icon from the taskbar and the corresponding settings toggle. It also prevents users from pinning people to the taskbar. +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideFrequentlyUsedApps +``` + -Supported value type is integer. + + +If you enable this setting, the frequently used programs list is removed from the Start menu. - - -ADMX Info: -- GP Friendly name: *Remove the People Bar from the taskbar* -- GP name: *HidePeopleBar* -- GP path: *Start Menu and Taskbar* -- GP ADMX file name: *StartMenu.admx* +If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the frequently used programs list remains on the simple Start menu. + - - -The following list shows the supported values: + + -- 0 (default) – False (don't hide). -- 1 - True (hide). - - - - -
- - -**Start/HidePowerButton** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - > [!NOTE] -> This policy requires reboot to take effect. +> This policy requires a reboot to take effect. -Allows IT Admins to configure Start by hiding the Power button from appearing. +To validate this policy, do the following steps: - - -The following list shows the supported values: +1. Enable the option to **Show most used apps** in the Settings app. +2. Use some apps to get them into the most used group in Start. +3. Enable this policy. +4. Restart the explorer.exe process, or restart the computer. +5. Check that the **Show most used apps** Settings toggle is grayed out. +6. Check that most used apps don't appear in Start. -- 0 (default) – False (don't hide). -- 1 - True (hide). + - - -To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: + +**Description framework properties**: -1. Enable policy. -2. Open Start, and verify the power button isn't available. +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + - - + +**Allowed values**: -
+| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Do not hide. | +| 1 | Hide. | + - -**Start/HideRecentJumplists** + +**Group policy mapping**: - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: +| Name | Value | +|:--|:--| +| Name | NoFrequentUsedPrograms | +| Friendly Name | Remove frequent programs list from the Start Menu | +| Location | Computer and User Configuration | +| Path | Start Menu and Taskbar | +| Registry Key Name | Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer | +| Registry Value Name | NoStartMenuMFUprogramsList | +| ADMX File Name | StartMenu.admx | + -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| + + + - -
+ - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +## HideHibernate -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + -
+ +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideHibernate +``` + + + + +Enabling this policy hides "Hibernate" from appearing in the power button in the start menu. + + + + - - > [!NOTE] -> This policy requires reboot to take effect. +> This policy is only applicable on laptops. The **Hibernate** option doesn't appear on desktop PCs. -Allows IT Admins to configure Start by hiding recently opened items in the jump lists from appearing. + - - -The following list shows the supported values: + +**Description framework properties**: -- 0 (default) – False (don't hide). -- 1 - True (hide). +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + - - -To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: + +**Allowed values**: -1. Enable "Show recently opened items in Jump Lists on Start of the taskbar" in Settings. -2. Pin Photos to the taskbar, and open some images in the photos app. -3. Right click the pinned photos app and verify that a jump list of recently opened items pops up. -4. Toggle "Show recently opened items in Jump Lists on Start of the taskbar" in Settings to clear jump lists. -5. Enable policy. -6. Restart explorer.exe. -7. Check that Settings toggle is grayed out. -8. Repeat Step 2. -9. Right Click pinned photos app and verify that there's no jump list of recent items. +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Do not hide. | +| 1 | Hide. | + - - + + + -
+ - -**Start/HideRecentlyAddedApps** + +## HideLock - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideLock +``` + - -
+ + +Enabling this policy hides "Lock" from appearing in the user tile in the start menu. + - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + + + -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * User -> * Device + +**Description framework properties**: -
+| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | +| Dependency [Start_HideLock_DependencyGroup] | Dependency Type: `DependsOn`
Dependency URI: `Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideUserTile`
Dependency Allowed Value: `[0]`
Dependency Allowed Value Type: `Range`
| + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Do not hide. | +| 1 | Hide. | + + + + + + + + + +## HidePowerButton + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HidePowerButton +``` + + + + +Enabling this policy hides the power button from appearing in the start menu. + + + + - - > [!NOTE] -> This policy requires reboot to take effect. +> This policy requires a reboot to take effect. -Allows IT Admins to configure Start by hiding recently added apps. + - - -ADMX Info: -- GP Friendly name: *Remove "Recently added" list from Start Menu* -- GP name: *HideRecentlyAddedApps* -- GP path: *Start Menu and Taskbar* -- GP ADMX file name: *StartMenu.admx* + +**Description framework properties**: - - -The following list shows the supported values: +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + -- 0 (default) – False (don't hide). -- 1 - True (hide). + +**Allowed values**: - - -To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Do not hide. | +| 1 | Hide. | + -1. Enable "Show recently added apps" in the Settings app. -2. Check if there are recently added apps in Start (if not, install some). -3. Enable policy. -4. Restart explorer.exe. -5. Check that "Show recently added apps" Settings toggle is grayed out. -6. Check that recently added apps don't appear in Start. + + + - - + -
+ +## HideRecentJumplists - -**Start/HideRecommendedSection** + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:heavy_check_mark: User | :x: Home
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:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + - + +```User +./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideRecentJumplists +``` -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|Yes|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideRecentJumplists +``` + - -
+ + +Enabling this policy hides recent jumplists from appearing on the start menu/taskbar and disables the corresponding toggle in the Settings app. + - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + + -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device -> * User - -
- - - -This policy allows you to hide the Start Menu's Recommended section when enabled. - - - -The following are the supported values: - -- 0 (default): Do not hide the Start menu's Recommended section. -- 1: Hide the Start menu's Recommended section. - - - -
- - -**Start/HideRestart** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - -Allows IT Admins to configure Start by hiding "Restart" and "Update and restart" from appearing in the Power button. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 (default) – False (don't hide). -- 1 - True (hide). - - - -To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: - -1. Enable policy. -2. Open Start, click on the Power button, and verify "Restart" and "Update and restart" aren't available. - - - - -
- - -**Start/HideShutDown** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - -Allows IT Admins to configure Start by hiding "Shut down" and "Update and shut down" from appearing in the Power button. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 (default) – False (don't hide). -- 1 - True (hide). - - - -To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: - -1. Enable policy. -2. Open Start, click on the Power button, and verify "Shut down" and "Update and shut down" aren't available. - - - - -
- - -**Start/HideSignOut** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - -Allows IT Admins to configure Start by hiding "Sign out" from appearing in the user tile. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 (default) – False (don't hide). -- 1 - True (hide). - - - -To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: - -1. Enable policy. -2. Open Start, click on the user tile, and verify "Sign out" isn't available. - - - - -
- - -**Start/HideSleep** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - -Allows IT Admins to configure Start by hiding "Sleep" from appearing in the Power button. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 (default) – False (don't hide). -- 1 - True (hide). - - - -To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: - -1. Enable policy. -2. Open Start, click on the Power button, and verify that "Sleep" isn't available. - - - - -
- - -**Start/HideSwitchAccount** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - -Allows IT Admins to configure Start by hiding "Switch account" from appearing in the user tile. - - - -The following list shows the supported values: - -- 0 (default) – False (don't hide). -- 1 - True (hide). - - - -To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: - -1. Enable policy. -2. Open Start, click on the user tile, and verify that "Switch account" isn't available. - - - - -
- - -**Start/HideTaskViewButton** - - - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|Yes|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device -> * User - -
- - - -This policy allows you to hide the Task View button from the Taskbar and its corresponding option in the Settings app. - - - -The following are the supported values: - -- 0 (default): Do not hide the Taskbar's Task View button. -- 1: Hide the Taskbar's Task View button. - - - - -
- - -**Start/HideUserTile** - - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: - -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| - - -
- - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): - -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device - -
- - - > [!NOTE] -> This policy requires reboot to take effect. +> This policy requires a reboot to take effect. -Allows IT Admins to configure Start by hiding the user tile. +To validate this policy, do the following steps: - - -The following list shows the supported values: +1. In Settings, enable the option to **Show recently opened items in Jump Lists on Start of the taskbar**. +2. Pin the Photos app to the taskbar, and open some images in the app. +3. Right-click the pinned Photos app. Verify that a jump list shows recently opened items. +4. Toggle **Show recently opened items in Jump Lists on Start of the taskbar** in Settings to clear jump lists. +5. Enable this policy. +6. Restart the explorer.exe process or restart the computer. +7. Check that the Settings toggle is grayed out. +8. Open some images in the Photos app. +9. Right-click the pinned Photos app. Verify that there's no jump list of recent items. -- 0 (default) – False (don't hide). -- 1 - True (hide). + - - -To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: + +**Description framework properties**: -1. Enable policy. -2. Sign out. -3. Sign in, and verify that the user tile is gone from Start. +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + - - + +**Allowed values**: -
+| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Do not hide. | +| 1 | Hide. | + - -**Start/ImportEdgeAssets** + + + - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: + -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| + +## HideRecentlyAddedApps - -
+ +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:heavy_check_mark: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +```User +./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideRecentlyAddedApps +``` -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideRecentlyAddedApps +``` + -
+ + +This policy allows you to prevent the Start Menu from displaying a list of recently installed applications. + +If you enable this policy, the Start Menu will no longer display the "Recently added" list. The corresponding setting will also be disabled in Settings. + + + + - - > [!NOTE] -> This policy requires reboot to take effect. +> This policy requires a reboot to take effect. -Here's more SKU support information: +To validate this policy, do the following steps: -|Release |SKU Supported | -|---------|---------| -|Windows 10, version 1607 and older |Not supported | -|Windows 10, version 1703 and later |Enterprise, Education, Business | -|Windows 10, version 1709 and later |Enterprise, Education, Business, Pro, ProEducation, S, ProWorkstation | +1. In the Settings app, enable the **Show recently added apps** option. +2. Check if there are recently added apps in Start. If not, install some apps. +3. Enable this policy. +4. Restart the explorer.exe process or restart the computer. +5. Check that the **Show recently added apps** Settings toggle is grayed out. +6. Check that recently added apps don't appear in Start. -This policy imports Edge assets (for example, .png/.jpg files) for secondary tiles into its local app data path, which allows the StartLayout policy to pin Edge secondary tiles as weblink that ties to the image asset files. + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Do not hide. | +| 1 | Hide. | + + + +**Group policy mapping**: + +| Name | Value | +|:--|:--| +| Name | HideRecentlyAddedApps | +| Friendly Name | Remove "Recently added" list from Start Menu | +| Location | Computer and User Configuration | +| Path | Start Menu and Taskbar | +| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer | +| Registry Value Name | HideRecentlyAddedApps | +| ADMX File Name | StartMenu.admx | + + + + + + + + + +## HideRecommendedSection + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:heavy_check_mark: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 11, version 22H2 [10.0.22621] and later | + + + +```User +./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideRecommendedSection +``` + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideRecommendedSection +``` + + + + +This policy allows you to prevent the Start Menu from displaying a list of recommended applications and files. + +If you enable this policy setting, the Start Menu will no longer show the section containing a list of recommended files and apps. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Recommended section shown. | +| 1 | Recommended section hidden. | + + + +**Group policy mapping**: + +| Name | Value | +|:--|:--| +| Name | HideRecommendedSection | +| Friendly Name | Remove Recommended section from Start Menu | +| Location | Computer and User Configuration | +| Path | Start Menu and Taskbar | +| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer | +| Registry Value Name | HideRecommendedSection | +| ADMX File Name | StartMenu.admx | + + + + + + + + + +## HideRestart + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideRestart +``` + + + + +Enabling this policy hides "Restart/Update and restart" from appearing in the power button in the start menu. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Do not hide. | +| 1 | Hide. | + + + + + + + + + +## HideShutDown + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideShutDown +``` + + + + +Enabling this policy hides "Shut down/Update and shut down" from appearing in the power button in the start menu. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Do not hide. | +| 1 | Hide. | + + + + + + + + + +## HideSignOut + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideSignOut +``` + + + + +Enabling this policy hides "Sign out" from appearing in the user tile in the start menu. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | +| Dependency [Start_HideSignOut_DependencyGroup] | Dependency Type: `DependsOn`
Dependency URI: `Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideUserTile`
Dependency Allowed Value: `[0]`
Dependency Allowed Value Type: `Range`
| + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Do not hide. | +| 1 | Hide. | + + + + + + + + + +## HideSleep + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideSleep +``` + + + + +Enabling this policy hides "Sleep" from appearing in the power button in the start menu. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Do not hide. | +| 1 | Hide. | + + + + + + + + + +## HideSwitchAccount + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideSwitchAccount +``` + + + + +Enabling this policy hides "Switch account" from appearing in the user tile in the start menu. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Do not hide. | +| 1 | Hide. | + + + + + + + + + +## HideTaskViewButton + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:heavy_check_mark: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 11, version 22H2 [10.0.22621] and later | + + + +```User +./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideTaskViewButton +``` + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideTaskViewButton +``` + + + + +This policy setting allows you to hide the TaskView button. + +If you enable this policy setting, the TaskView button will be hidden and the Settings toggle will be disabled. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | TaskView button shown. | +| 1 | TaskView button hidden. | + + + +**Group policy mapping**: + +| Name | Value | +|:--|:--| +| Name | HideTaskViewButton | +| Friendly Name | Hide the TaskView button | +| Location | Computer and User Configuration | +| Path | Start Menu and Taskbar | +| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer | +| Registry Value Name | HideTaskViewButton | +| ADMX File Name | Taskbar.admx | + + + + + + + + + +## HideUserTile + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideUserTile +``` + + + + +Enabling this policy hides the user tile from appearing in the start menu. + + + + + +> [!NOTE] +> This policy requires a reboot to take effect. + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Do not hide. | +| 1 | Hide. | + + + + + + + + + +## ImportEdgeAssets + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + + + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/ImportEdgeAssets +``` + + + + +This policy setting allows you to import Edge assets to be used with StartLayout policy. Start layout can contain secondary tile from Edge app which looks for Edge local asset file. Edge local asset would not exist and cause Edge secondary tile to appear empty in this case. This policy only gets applied when StartLayout policy is modified. + + + + + +> [!NOTE] +> This policy requires a reboot to take effect. + +This policy imports Microsoft Edge assets for secondary tiles into its local app data path. Example assets are images like `.png` or `.jpg` files. This policy allows the [StartLayout policy](#startlayout) to pin Microsoft Edge secondary tiles as weblinks that use the image asset files. > [!IMPORTANT] -> Please note that the import happens only when StartLayout policy is changed. So it is better to always change ImportEdgeAssets policy at the same time as StartLayout policy, whenever there are Edge secondary tiles to be pinned from StartLayout policy. +> This asset import only happens only when the [StartLayout policy](#startlayout) changes. Change this **ImportEdgeAssets** policy at the same time as the **StartLayout** policy, whenever there are Microsoft Edge secondary tiles to be pinned from the StartLayout policy. -The value set for this policy is an XML string containing Edge assets. For an example XML string, see [Add image for secondary Microsoft Edge tiles](/windows/configuration/start-secondary-tiles). +The value set for this policy is an XML string containing Microsoft Edge assets. For an example XML string, see [Add image for secondary Microsoft Edge tiles](/windows/configuration/start-secondary-tiles). - - -To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: +To validate this policy, do the following steps: -1. Set policy with an XML for Edge assets. -2. Set StartLayout policy to anything so that would trigger the Edge assets import. -3. Sign out/in. -4. Verify that all Edge assets defined in XML show up in %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState path. +1. Configure this policy with an XML for Microsoft Edge assets. +2. Set the [StartLayout policy](#startlayout) to anything that triggers the Microsoft Edge assets import. +3. Sign out and sign in again. +4. Verify that all Microsoft Edge assets defined in the XML show up in the following path: `%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState`. - - + -
+ +**Description framework properties**: - -**Start/NoPinningToTaskbar** +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | chr (string) | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | + - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: + + + -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|No|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| + - -
+ +## NoPinningToTaskbar - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later | + -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/NoPinningToTaskbar +``` + -
+ + +This policy setting allows you to control pinning programs to the Taskbar. If you enable this policy setting, users cannot change the programs currently pinned to the Taskbar. If any programs are already pinned to the Taskbar, these programs continue to show in the Taskbar. However, users cannot unpin these programs already pinned to the Taskbar, and they cannot pin new programs to the Taskbar. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can change the programs currently pinned to the Taskbar. + - - -Allows IT Admins to configure the taskbar by disabling, pinning, and unpinning apps on the taskbar. + + - - -The following list shows the supported values: +To validate this policy, do the following steps: -- 0 (default) – False (pinning enabled). -- 1 - True (pinning disabled). +1. Enable this policy. +2. Right-click on an app pinned to the taskbar. +3. Verify that the option to **Unpin from taskbar** doesn't show. +4. Open the Start menu and right-click on one of the app list icons. +5. Select **More** and verify that **Pin to taskbar** doesn't show. - - -To validate on Desktop, do the following steps: + -1. Enable policy. -2. Right click on a program pinned to taskbar. -3. Verify that "Unpin from taskbar" menu doesn't show. -4. Open Start and right click on one of the app list icons. -5. Verify that More->Pin to taskbar menu doesn't show. + +**Description framework properties**: - - +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + -
+ +**Allowed values**: - -**Start/ShowOrHideMostUsedApps** +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Pinning enabled. | +| 1 | Pinning disabled. | + - + + + -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|Yes|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| + - -
+ +## ShowOrHideMostUsedApps - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:heavy_check_mark: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later | + -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device -> * User + +```User +./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/ShowOrHideMostUsedApps +``` -
+```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/ShowOrHideMostUsedApps +``` + - - + + +If you enable this policy setting, you can configure Start menu to show or hide the list of user's most used apps, regardless of user settings. - - -The following list shows the supported values: +Selecting "Show" will force the "Most used" list to be shown, and user cannot change to hide it using the Settings app. -- 1 - Force showing of Most Used Apps in Start Menu, user can't change in Settings. -- 0 - Force hiding of Most Used Apps in Start Menu, user can't change in Settings. -- Not set - User can use Settings to hide or show Most Used Apps in Start Menu. +Selecting "Hide" will force the "Most used" list to be hidden, and user cannot change to show it using the Settings app. -On clean install, the user setting defaults to "hide". +Selecting "Not Configured", or if you disable or do not configure this policy setting, all will allow users to turn on or off the display of "Most used" list using the Settings app. This is default behavior. - +Note: configuring this policy to "Show" or "Hide" on supported versions of Windows 10 will supercede any policy setting of "Remove frequent programs list from the Start Menu" (which manages same part of Start menu but with fewer options). + - + + + -
+ +**Description framework properties**: - -**Start/SimplifyQuickSettings** +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + - + +**Allowed values**: -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|Yes| -|Windows SE|Yes|Yes| -|Business|Yes|Yes| -|Enterprise|Yes|Yes| -|Education|Yes|Yes| +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Do not enforce visibility of list of most used apps in Start; user can control via Settings app (default behavior equivalent to not configuring this policy). | +| 1 | Force showing of list of most used apps in Start; corresponding toggle in Setting app is disabled. | +| 2 | Force hiding of list of most used apps in Start; corresponding toggle in Setting app is disabled. | + - -
+ +**Group policy mapping**: - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): +| Name | Value | +|:--|:--| +| Name | ShowOrHideMostUsedApps | +| Friendly Name | Show or hide "Most used" list from Start menu | +| Location | Computer and User Configuration | +| Path | Start Menu and Taskbar | +| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer | +| ADMX File Name | StartMenu.admx | + -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * Device + + + -
+ - - -This policy will allow admins to indicate whether the default or simplified Quick Actions layout should be loaded. + +## SimplifyQuickSettings - - -The following are the supported values: + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:x: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
:heavy_check_mark: Enterprise
:heavy_check_mark: Education
:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 11, version 22H2 [10.0.22621] and later | + -- 0: load regular Quick Actions layout. -- 1: load simplified Quick Actions layout. + +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/SimplifyQuickSettings +``` + - - + + +If you enable this policy, Quick Settings will be reduced to only having the WiFi, Bluetooth, Accessibility, and VPN buttons; the brightness and volume sliders; and battery indicator and link to the Settings app. -
+If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the regular Quick Settings layout will appear whenever Quick Settings is invoked. + - -**Start/StartLayout** + + + - -The table below shows the applicability of Windows: + +**Description framework properties**: -|Edition|Windows 10|Windows 11| -|--- |--- |--- | -|Home|No|No| -|Pro|Yes|No| -|Windows SE|No|No| -|Business|Yes|No| -|Enterprise|Yes|No| -|Education|Yes|No| +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + - -
+ +**Allowed values**: - -[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Load regular Quick Settings layout. | +| 1 | Load simplified Quick Settings layout. | + -> [!div class = "checklist"] -> * User -> * Device + +**Group policy mapping**: -
+| Name | Value | +|:--|:--| +| Name | SimplifyQuickSettings | +| Friendly Name | Simplify Quick Settings Layout | +| Location | Computer Configuration | +| Path | Start Menu and Taskbar | +| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer | +| Registry Value Name | SimplifyQuickSettings | +| ADMX File Name | StartMenu.admx | + - - -> [!IMPORTANT] -> In addition to being able to set this node on a per user-basis, it can now also be set on a per-device basis. For more information, see [Policy scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope) + + + -Here's more SKU support information: + -|Release |SKU Supported | -|---------|---------| -|Windows 10, version 1511 and older |Not supported | -|Windows 10, version 1607 and later |Enterprise, Education, Business | -|Windows 10, version 1709 and later |Enterprise, Education, Business, Pro, ProEducation, S, ProWorkstation | + +## StartLayout -Allows you to override the default Start layout and prevents the user from changing it. If both user and device policies are set, the user policy will be used. Apps pinned to the taskbar can also be changed with this policy. + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :heavy_check_mark: Device
:heavy_check_mark: User | :x: Home
:heavy_check_mark: Pro
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:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1607 [10.0.14393] and later | + -For more information on how to customize the Start layout, see [Customize and export Start layout](/windows/configuration/customize-and-export-start-layout) and [Configure Windows 10 taskbar](/windows/configuration/configure-windows-10-taskbar). + +```User +./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/StartLayout +``` - - -ADMX Info: -- GP Friendly name: *Start Layout* -- GP name: *LockedStartLayout* -- GP path: *Start Menu and Taskbar* -- GP ADMX file name: *StartMenu.admx* +```Device +./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/StartLayout +``` + - - -
+ + +Specifies the Start layout for users. - +This setting lets you specify the Start layout for users and prevents them from changing its configuration. The Start layout you specify must be stored in an XML file that was generated by the Export-StartLayout PowerShell cmdlet. +To use this setting, you must first manually configure a device's Start layout to the desired look and feel. Once you are done, run the Export-StartLayout PowerShell cmdlet on that same device. The cmdlet will generate an XML file representing the layout you configured. -## Related topics +Once the XML file is generated and moved to the desired file path, type the fully qualified path and name of the XML file. You can type a local path, such as C:\StartLayouts\myLayout.xml or a UNC path, such as \\Server\Share\Layout.xml. If the specified file is not available when the user logs on, the layout won't be changed. Users cannot customize their Start screen while this setting is enabled. + +If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the Start screen layout won't be changed and users will be able to customize it. + + + + + +If both user and device policies are set, the user policy is used. You can also use this policy to change apps that are pinned to the taskbar. + +For more information on how to customize the Start layout, see [Customize the Start menu layout on Windows 11](/windows/configuration/customize-start-menu-layout-windows-11) and [Customize the Taskbar on Windows 11](/windows/configuration/customize-taskbar-windows-11). + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | chr (string) | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | + + + +**Group policy mapping**: + +| Name | Value | +|:--|:--| +| Name | LockedStartLayout | +| Friendly Name | Start Layout | +| Location | Computer and User Configuration | +| Path | Start Menu and Taskbar | +| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer | +| Registry Value Name | LockedStartLayout | +| ADMX File Name | StartMenu.admx | + + + + + + + + + +## DisableControlCenter + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :x: Device
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:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 11, version 22H2 [10.0.22621] and later | + + + +```User +./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/DisableControlCenter +``` + + + + +This policy setting removes Quick Settings from the bottom right area on the taskbar. + +The quick settings area is located at the left of the clock in the taskbar and includes icons for current network and volume. + +If this setting is enabled, Quick Settings is not displayed in the quick settings area. + +A reboot is required for this policy setting to take effect. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | chr (string) | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 | Enable Quick Settings. | +| 1 | Disable Quick Settings. | + + + +**Group policy mapping**: + +| Name | Value | +|:--|:--| +| Name | DisableControlCenter | +| Friendly Name | Remove Quick Settings | +| Location | User Configuration | +| Path | Start Menu and Taskbar | +| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer | +| Registry Value Name | DisableControlCenter | +| ADMX File Name | StartMenu.admx | + + + + + + + + + +## HidePeopleBar + + +| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS | +|:--|:--|:--| +| :x: Device
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:heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1709 [10.0.16299] and later | + + + +```User +./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HidePeopleBar +``` + + + + +This policy allows you to remove the People Bar from the taskbar and disables the My People experience. + +If you enable this policy the people icon will be removed from the taskbar, the corresponding settings toggle is removed from the taskbar settings page, and users will not be able to pin people to the taskbar. + + + + + + + +**Description framework properties**: + +| Property name | Property value | +|:--|:--| +| Format | int | +| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace | +| Default Value | 0 | + + + +**Allowed values**: + +| Value | Description | +|:--|:--| +| 0 (Default) | Do not hide. | +| 1 | Hide. | + + + +**Group policy mapping**: + +| Name | Value | +|:--|:--| +| Name | HidePeopleBar | +| Friendly Name | Remove the People Bar from the taskbar | +| Location | User Configuration | +| Path | Start Menu and Taskbar | +| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer | +| Registry Value Name | HidePeopleBar | +| ADMX File Name | StartMenu.admx | + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +## Related articles [Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md)