diff --git a/windows/configuration/images/icons/notification.svg b/windows/configuration/images/icons/notification.svg new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..0da0f9814d --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/images/icons/notification.svg @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ + + + diff --git a/windows/configuration/images/icons/taskbar.svg b/windows/configuration/images/icons/taskbar.svg new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..1a5a54d980 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/images/icons/taskbar.svg @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ + + + diff --git a/windows/configuration/images/icons/touch.svg b/windows/configuration/images/icons/touch.svg new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..886e616e56 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/images/icons/touch.svg @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ + + + diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/layout.md b/windows/configuration/start/layout.md index 32c9952e4a..8a771280ae 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/start/layout.md +++ b/windows/configuration/start/layout.md @@ -291,19 +291,18 @@ To pin a legacy `.url` shortcut to Start, you must create a `.url` file (right-c The following example shows how to create a tile of the Web site's URL, which you can treat similarly to a Windows desktop application tile: ```XML - + ``` >[!NOTE] ->In Windows 10, version 1703, `Export-StartLayout` will use `DesktopApplicationLinkPath` for the .url shortcut. You must change `DesktopApplicationLinkPath` to `DesktopApplicationID` and provide the URL. +>`Export-StartLayout` uses `DesktopApplicationLinkPath` for the .url shortcut. You must change `DesktopApplicationLinkPath` to `DesktopApplicationID` and provide the URL. #### start:SecondaryTile -You can use the **start:SecondaryTile** tag to pin a Web link through a Microsoft Edge secondary tile. This method doesn't require more actions compared to the method of using legacy `.url` shortcuts (through the start:DesktopApplicationTile tag). +You can use the `start:SecondaryTile` tag to pin a web link through a Microsoft Edge secondary tile. This method doesn't require more actions compared to the method of using legacy `.url` shortcuts (through the `start:DesktopApplicationTile` tag). The following example shows how to create a tile of the Web site's URL using the Microsoft Edge secondary tile: diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/policy-settings.md b/windows/configuration/start/policy-settings.md index f978ff31a8..9dd5437ffc 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/start/policy-settings.md +++ b/windows/configuration/start/policy-settings.md @@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ Select one of the tabs to see the list of available settings: |[Prevent users from customizing their Start](#prevent-users-from-customizing-their-start)|❌|✅| |[Prevent users from uninstalling applications from Start](#prevent-users-from-uninstalling-applications-from-start)|❌|✅| |[Remove common program groups](#remove-common-program-groups)|❌|✅| -|[Show "Run as different user" command](#show-run-as-different-user-command)|❌|✅| +|[Show **Run as different user** command](#show-run-as-different-user-command)|❌|✅| ::: zone-end [!INCLUDE [clear-history-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit](includes/clear-history-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit.md)] @@ -116,7 +116,6 @@ Select one of the tabs to see the list of available settings: [!INCLUDE [remove-common-program-groups](includes/remove-common-program-groups.md)] [!INCLUDE [show-run-as-different-user-command](includes/show-run-as-different-user-command.md)] - #### [:::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/allapps.svg"::: **All apps**](#tab/allapps) |Policy name| CSP | GPO | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/images/pin-add-10.png b/windows/configuration/taskbar/images/pin-add-10.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..398028ee4b Binary files /dev/null and b/windows/configuration/taskbar/images/pin-add-10.png differ diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/images/pin-add-11.png b/windows/configuration/taskbar/images/pin-add-11.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..de84d0154c Binary files /dev/null and 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mode 100644 index 0000000000..3e14e85b9d Binary files /dev/null and b/windows/configuration/taskbar/images/taskbar-sections-11.png differ diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/allow-widgets.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/allow-widgets.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..83a0bb12e7 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/allow-widgets.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Allow widgets + +This policy specifies whether the widgets feature is allowed on the device. + +- Widgets are turned on by default, unless you change this in your settings +- If you turn on this policy setting, widgets are enabled automatically, unless you turn it off in your settings + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/NewsAndInterests/`[AllowNewsAndInterests](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-newsandinterests#allownewsandinterests) | +| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Widgets** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/configure-start-layout.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/configure-start-layout.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..7edd14def2 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/configure-start-layout.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/10/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Configure Start layout + + + +This policy setting lets you specify the applications pinned to the taskbar. The layout that you specify has an XML format. + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/StartLayout`/[Configure start layout](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#startlayout)

- `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/StartLayout`/[Configure start layout](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#startlayout) | +| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**

**User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | + +For more information, see [Customize the taskbar pinned applications](../pinned-apps.md). diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/configures-search-on-the-taskbar.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/configures-search-on-the-taskbar.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..3382db1ac7 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/configures-search-on-the-taskbar.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Configures search on the taskbar + +This policy setting allows you to configure search on the taskbar. + +- If you enable this policy setting and set it to **hide**, search on taskbar is hidden by default. Users can't change it in Settings +- If you enable this policy setting and set it to **search icon only**, the search icon is displayed on the taskbar by default. Users can't change it in Settings +- If you enable this policy setting and set it to **search icon and label**, the search icon and label are displayed on the taskbar by default. Users can't change it in Settings +- If you enable this policy setting and set it to **search box**, the search box is displayed on the taskbar by default. Users can't change it in Settings +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, search on taskbar is configured according to the defaults for your Windows edition. Users can change search on taskbar in Settings + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Search/`[ConfigureSearchOnTaskbarMode](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-search#configuresearchontaskbarmode) | +| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Windows Components** > **Search** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/disable-editing-quick-settings.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/disable-editing-quick-settings.md index b9dea0f3a5..d1f29ba96d 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/disable-editing-quick-settings.md +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/disable-editing-quick-settings.md @@ -5,9 +5,10 @@ ms.date: 03/18/2024 ms.topic: include --- -### Disable editing quick settings +### Disable editing Quick Settings -When you enable this policy setting, users can't modify quick settings. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can edit quick settings, like pinning or unpinning buttons. +- If you enable this policy setting, users can't modify Quick Settings +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can edit Quick Settings | | Path | |--|--| diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/do-not-allow-pinning-items-in-jump-lists.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/do-not-allow-pinning-items-in-jump-lists.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..22d26069ab --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/do-not-allow-pinning-items-in-jump-lists.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Do not allow pinning items in Jump Lists + +With this policy setting you control the pinning of items in Jump Lists. + +- If you enable this policy setting, users can't pin files, folders, websites, or other items to their Jump Lists in the Start Menu and Taskbar. Users can't unpin existing items pinned to their Jump Lists. Existing items already pinned to their Jump Lists continue to show +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can pin files, folders, websites, and other items to a program's Jump List so that the items are always present in this menu + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/do-not-allow-pinning-programs-to-the-taskbar.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/do-not-allow-pinning-programs-to-the-taskbar.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..70b4320f49 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/do-not-allow-pinning-programs-to-the-taskbar.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Do not allow pinning programs to the Taskbar + +This policy setting allows you to control pinning programs to the Taskbar. + +- If you enable this policy setting, users can't 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 can't unpin these programs already pinned to the Taskbar, and they can't pin new programs to the Taskbar +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can change the programs currently pinned to the Taskbar + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[NoPinningToTaskbar](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#nopinningtotaskbar) | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/do-not-allow-pinning-store-app-to-the-taskbar.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/do-not-allow-pinning-store-app-to-the-taskbar.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..a394034ed7 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/do-not-allow-pinning-store-app-to-the-taskbar.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Do not allow pinning Store app to the Taskbar + +This policy setting allows you to control pinning the Store app to the Taskbar. + +- If you enable this policy setting, users can't pin the Store app to the Taskbar. If the Store app is already pinned to the Taskbar, it will be removed from the Taskbar on next sign in +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can pin the Store app to the Taskbar + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/do-not-allow-taskbars-on-more-than-one-display.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/do-not-allow-taskbars-on-more-than-one-display.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..7766466c8c --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/do-not-allow-taskbars-on-more-than-one-display.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Do not allow taskbars on more than one display + +This policy setting allows you to prevent taskbars from being displayed on more than one monitor. If you enable this policy setting, users aren't able to show taskbars on more than one display. The multiple display section is not enabled in the taskbar properties dialog. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can show taskbars on more than one display. + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/do-not-display-or-track-items-in-jump-lists-from-remote-locations.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/do-not-display-or-track-items-in-jump-lists-from-remote-locations.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..fb0d96e2d0 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/do-not-display-or-track-items-in-jump-lists-from-remote-locations.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Do not display or track items in Jump Lists from remote locations + +This policy setting allows you to control displaying or tracking items in Jump Lists from remote locations. The Start Menu and Taskbar display Jump Lists off of programs. These menus include files, folders, websites, and other relevant items for that program. This helps users more easily reopen their most important documents and other tasks. + +- If you enable this policy setting, the Start Menu and Taskbar only track the files that the user opens locally on this computer. Files that the user opens over the network from remote computers aren't tracked or shown in the Jump Lists. Use this setting to reduce network traffic, particularly over slow network connections +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, all files that the user opens appear in the menus, including files located remotely on another computer + +> [!NOTE] +> This setting doesn't prevent Windows from displaying remote files that the user has explicitly pinned to the Jump Lists. + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/example-add-pins.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/example-add-pins.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..06a78334f7 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/example-add-pins.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 03/13/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +```xml + + + + + + + + + + + + + +``` diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/example-region.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/example-region.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..7c3c8f4eba --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/example-region.md @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 03/13/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +```xml + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +``` diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/example-remove-pins.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/example-remove-pins.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..e2f95fc832 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/example-remove-pins.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 03/13/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +```xml + + + + + + + + + + +``` diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/example-replace-pins.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/example-replace-pins.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..ccd014ee99 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/example-replace-pins.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 03/13/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +```xml + + + + + + + + + + + + + +``` diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/example.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/example.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..4a31f71fce --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/example.md @@ -0,0 +1,53 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 03/13/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +```xml + + + + + + + + + +``` + +::: zone pivot="windows-10" + +### Sample taskbar configuration added to Start layout XML file + +If you configure the Start layout using policy settings, you can modify the existing XML file by adding the taskbar customizations to it. Here's an example of a Start layout XML file that includes the `CustomTaskbarLayoutCollection` node. + +```xml + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +``` + +::: zone-end diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/hide-recent-jumplists.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/hide-recent-jumplists.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..67c433344f --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/hide-recent-jumplists.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/12/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Hide recent jumplists + +Prevents the operating system and installed programs from creating and displaying shortcuts to recently opened documents. + +- If you enable this setting: + - The system and apps don't create shortcuts to documents opened + - The system empties the Recent Items menu on the Start menu, and apps don't display shortcuts at the bottom of the File menu + - The Jump Lists in the Start Menu and Taskbar don't show lists of recently or frequently used files, folders, or websites +- If you disable or don't configure this setting, the system stores and displays shortcuts to recently and frequently used files, folders, and websites +- If you enable this setting but don't enable the **Remove Recent Items menu from Start Menu** setting, the Recent Items menu appears on the Start menu, but it's empty. +- If you enable this setting, but then later disable it or set it to **Not Configured**, the document shortcuts saved before the setting was enabled reappear in the Recent Items menu and program File menus, and Jump Lists. This setting doesn't hide or prevent the user from pinning files, folders, or websites to the Jump Lists. This setting doesn't hide document shortcuts displayed in the Open dialog box + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists)

- `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists) | +| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **don't keep history of recently opened documents**

**User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **don't keep history of recently opened documents**| diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/hide-the-notification-area.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/hide-the-notification-area.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..1313ae901b --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/hide-the-notification-area.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Hide the notification area + +This setting affects the notification area (previously called the "system tray") on the taskbar. Description: The notification area is located at the far right end of the task bar and includes the icons for current notifications and the system clock. If this setting is enabled, the user?s entire notification area, including the notification icons, is hidden. The taskbar displays only the Start button, taskbar buttons, custom toolbars (if any), and the system clock. If this setting is disabled or isn't configured, the notification area is shown in the user's taskbar. Note: Enabling this setting overrides the "Turn off notification area cleanup" setting, because if the notification area is hidden, there's no need to clean up the icons. + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/hide-the-taskview-button.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/hide-the-taskview-button.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..aa95d9a03f --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/hide-the-taskview-button.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Hide the TaskView button + +This policy setting allows you to hide the TaskView button. If you enable this policy setting, the TaskView button is hidden and the Settings toggle disabled. + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** |- `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideTaskViewButton](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidetaskviewbutton)

- `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideTaskViewButton](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidetaskviewbutton) | +| **GPO** |- **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**

- **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/lock-all-taskbar-settings.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/lock-all-taskbar-settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..59e7e89884 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/lock-all-taskbar-settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Lock all taskbar settings + +With this policy setting you lock all taskbar settings. + +- If you enable this policy setting, the user can't access the taskbar control panel. The user can't resize, move, or rearrange toolbars on their taskbar +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the user can set any taskbar setting that isn't prevented by another policy setting + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/lock-the-taskbar.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/lock-the-taskbar.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..2f5694702d --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/lock-the-taskbar.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Lock the Taskbar + +This setting affects the taskbar, which is used to switch between running applications. The taskbar includes the Start button, list of currently running tasks, and the notification area. By default, the taskbar is located at the bottom of the screen, but it can be dragged to any side of the screen. When it's locked, it can't be moved or resized. If you enable this setting, it prevents the user from moving or resizing the taskbar. While the taskbar is locked, autohide and other taskbar options are still available in Taskbar properties. If you disable this setting or don't configure it, the user can configure the taskbar position. Note: Enabling this setting also locks the QuickLaunch bar and any other toolbars that the user has on their taskbar. The toolbar's position is locked, and the user can't show and hide various toolbars using the taskbar context menu. + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..a159c12d82 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings + +With this policy setting you prevent changes to taskbar and Start settings. + +- If you enable this policy setting, the user can't open the Taskbar properties dialog box. If the user right-clicks the taskbar and then selects Properties, a message appears explaining that a setting prevents the action +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the Taskbar and Start menu items are available from Settings on the Start menu + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**

- **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-grouping-of-taskbar-items.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-grouping-of-taskbar-items.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..eb97a11ff8 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-grouping-of-taskbar-items.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Prevent grouping of taskbar items + +Taskbar grouping consolidates similar applications when there's no room on the taskbar. It kicks in when the user's taskbar is full. + +- If you enable this policy setting, it prevents the taskbar from grouping items that share the same program name. By default, this setting is always enabled +- If you disable or don't configure it, items on the taskbar that share the same program are grouped together. The users have the option to disable grouping if they choose + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-users-from-adding-or-removing-toolbars.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-users-from-adding-or-removing-toolbars.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..da36dcc670 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-users-from-adding-or-removing-toolbars.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Prevent users from adding or removing toolbars + +With this policy setting you prevent users from adding or removing toolbars. + +- If you enable this policy setting, the user isn't allowed to add or remove any toolbars to the taskbar. Applications can't add toolbars either +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the users and applications can add toolbars to the taskbar + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-users-from-moving-taskbar-to-another-screen-dock-location.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-users-from-moving-taskbar-to-another-screen-dock-location.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..953135ecf3 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-users-from-moving-taskbar-to-another-screen-dock-location.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Prevent users from moving taskbar to another screen dock location + +With this policy setting you prevent users from moving taskbar to another screen dock location. + +- If you enable this policy setting, users can't drag their taskbar to another area of the monitor(s) +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can drag their taskbar to another area of the monitor, unless prevented by another policy setting + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-users-from-rearranging-toolbars.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-users-from-rearranging-toolbars.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..0e64eb8a09 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-users-from-rearranging-toolbars.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Prevent users from rearranging toolbars + +With this policy setting you prevent users from rearranging toolbars. + +- If you enable this policy setting, users can't drag or drop toolbars to the taskbar +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can rearrange the toolbars on the taskbar + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-users-from-resizing-the-taskbar.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-users-from-resizing-the-taskbar.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..cddb749761 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-users-from-resizing-the-taskbar.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Prevent users from resizing the taskbar + +With this policy setting you prevent users from resizing the taskbar. + +- If you enable this policy setting, users can't resize their taskbar +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can resize their taskbar, unless prevented by another setting + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-access-to-the-context-menus-for-the-taskbar.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-access-to-the-context-menus-for-the-taskbar.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..5ff72e3932 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-access-to-the-context-menus-for-the-taskbar.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Remove access to the context menus for the taskbar + +With this policy setting you can remove access to the context menus for the taskbar. + +- If you enable this policy setting, the menus that appear when you right-click the taskbar and items on the taskbar are hidden. For example the Start button, the clock, and the taskbar buttons. +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the context menus for the taskbar are available + +This policy setting doesn't prevent users from using other methods to issue the commands that appear on these menus. + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**

- **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-clock-from-the-system-notification-area.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-clock-from-the-system-notification-area.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..569921f889 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-clock-from-the-system-notification-area.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Remove Clock from the system notification area + +- If you enable this policy setting, the clock isn't displayed in the system notification area +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the default behavior accur, and the clock appears in the notification area + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-notifications-and-action-center.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-notifications-and-action-center.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..850a20179f --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-notifications-and-action-center.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Remove Notifications and Action Center + +This policy setting removes *Notifications* and *Action Center* from the notification area on the taskbar. + +The notification area is located at the far right end of the taskbar, and includes icons for current notifications and the system clock. + +- If this setting is enabled, Notifications and Action Center aren't displayed in the notification area. The user can read notifications when they appear, but they can't review any notifications they miss +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Notification and Security and Maintenance are displayed on the taskbar + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-pinned-programs-from-the-taskbar.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-pinned-programs-from-the-taskbar.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..069de94c04 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-pinned-programs-from-the-taskbar.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Remove pinned programs from the Taskbar + +This policy setting allows you to remove pinned programs from the taskbar. + +- If you enable this policy setting, pinned programs are removed from the taskbar. Users can't pin programs to the taskbar +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can pin programs so that the program shortcuts stay on the taskbar + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**

- **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-quick-settings.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-quick-settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..55eaca637d --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-quick-settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Remove Quick Settings + +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 isn't displayed in the Quick Settings area. + +> [!NOTE] +> A reboot is required for this policy setting to take effect. + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[DisableControlCenter](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#disablecontrolcenter) | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-battery-meter.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-battery-meter.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..445dba6aa5 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-battery-meter.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Remove the battery meter + +With this policy setting you can remove the battery meter from the system control area. + +- If you enable this policy setting, the battery meter isn't displayed in the system notification area +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the battery meter is displayed in the system notification area + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-meet-now-icon.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-meet-now-icon.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..75cd22365b --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-meet-now-icon.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Remove the Meet Now icon + +With this policy setting allows you can remove the Meet Now icon from the system control area. + +- If you enable this policy setting, the Meet Now icon isn't displayed in the system notification area +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the Meet Now icon is displayed in the system notification area + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-networking-icon.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-networking-icon.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..a1825e5f0e --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-networking-icon.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Remove the networking icon + +With this policy setting you can remove the networking icon from the system control area. + +- If you enable this policy setting, the networking icon isn't displayed in the system notification area +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the networking icon is displayed in the system notification area + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-people-bar-from-the-taskbar.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-people-bar-from-the-taskbar.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..679df69fde --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-people-bar-from-the-taskbar.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Remove the People Bar from the taskbar + +With this policy allows you can remove the People Bar from the taskbar and disables the My People experience. If you enable this policy setting, the people icon is removed from the taskbar, the corresponding settings toggle is removed from the taskbar settings page, and users can't pin people to the taskbar. + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HidePeopleBar](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidepeoplebar) | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-volume-control-icon.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-volume-control-icon.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..8e34ed3d84 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-volume-control-icon.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Remove the volume control icon + +With this policy setting you can remove the volume control icon from the system control area. + +- If you enable this policy setting, the volume control icon isn't displayed in the system notification area +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the volume control icon is displayed in the system notification area + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/show-additional-calendar.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/show-additional-calendar.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..39ecd45a89 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/show-additional-calendar.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Show additional calendar + +By default, the calendar is set according to the locale of the operating system, and users can show an additional calendar. + +- For `zh-CN` and `zh-SG` locales, an additional calendar shows the lunar month and date and holiday names in Simplified Chinese (Lunar) by default +- For `zh-TW`, `zh-HK`, and `zh-MO` locales, an additional calendar shows the lunar month and date and holiday names in Traditional Chinese (Lunar) by default + +- If you enable this policy setting, users can show an additional calendar in either Simplified Chinese (Lunar) or Traditional Chinese (Lunar), regardless of the locale +- If you disable this policy setting, users can't show an additional calendar, regardless of the locale +- If you don't configure this policy setting, the calendar will be set according to the default logic + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/simplify-quick-settings-layout.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/simplify-quick-settings-layout.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..ea3d57141e --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/simplify-quick-settings-layout.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Simplify Quick Settings Layout + +- If you enable this policy, Quick Settings is reduced to only having the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Accessibility, and VPN buttons. The brightness slider, volume slider, and battery indicator and link to the Settings app +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the regular Quick Settings layout appears whenever Quick Settings is invoked + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[SimplifyQuickSettings](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#simplifyquicksettings) | +| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/turn-off-automatic-promotion-of-notification-icons-to-the-taskbar.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/turn-off-automatic-promotion-of-notification-icons-to-the-taskbar.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..4e9527beef --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/turn-off-automatic-promotion-of-notification-icons-to-the-taskbar.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Turn off automatic promotion of notification icons to the taskbar + +With this policy setting you can turn off automatic promotion of notification icons to the taskbar. + +- If you enable this policy setting, newly added notification icons aren't temporarily promoted to the Taskbar. Users can still configure icons to be shown or hidden in the Notification Control Panel. +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, newly added notification icons are temporarily promoted to the Taskbar + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/turn-off-notification-area-cleanup.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/turn-off-notification-area-cleanup.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..56f39f1f65 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/turn-off-notification-area-cleanup.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Turn off notification area cleanup + +This setting affects the notification area, also called the *system tray*. The notification area is located in the task bar, generally at the bottom of the screen, and it includes the clock and current notifications. + +This setting determines whether the items are always expanded or always collapsed. By default, notifications are collapsed. The notification cleanup `<<` icon can be referred to as the *notification chevron*. + +- If you enable this setting, the system notification area expands to show all of the notifications that use this area +- If you disable this setting, the system notification area always collapses notifications +- If you don't configure it, the user can choose if they want notifications collapsed or expanded + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | Not available. | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/turn-off-windows-copilot.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/turn-off-windows-copilot.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..69b9f7fd71 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/turn-off-windows-copilot.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +author: paolomatarazzo +ms.author: paoloma +ms.date: 04/11/2024 +ms.topic: include +--- + +### Turn off Windows Copilot + +This policy setting allows you to turn off Windows Copilot. + +- If you enable this policy setting, users can't use Copilot. The Copilot icon doesn't appear on the taskbar either +- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can use Copilot, if available + +| | Path | +|--|--| +| **CSP** | `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/WindowsAI/`[TurnOffWindowsCopilot](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsai#turnoffwindowscopilot) | +| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Windows Copilot** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/index.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/index.md index b6ffb0bfb2..04b5c9de37 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/taskbar/index.md +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/index.md @@ -2,588 +2,104 @@ title: Configure the Windows taskbar description: Administrators can pin more apps to the taskbar and remove default pinned apps from the taskbar by adding a section to a layout modification XML file. ms.topic: how-to -ms.date: 08/18/2023 +ms.date: 04/17/2024 appliesto: zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10 --- # Configure the Windows taskbar -::: zone pivot="windows-10" - -Starting in Windows 10, version 1607, administrators can pin more apps to the taskbar and remove default pinned apps from the taskbar by adding a `` section to a layout modification XML file. This method never removes user-pinned apps from the taskbar. - -> [!NOTE] -> The only aspect of the taskbar that can currently be configured by the layout modification XML file is the layout. - -You can specify different taskbar configurations based on device locale and region. There's no limit on the number of apps that you can pin. You specify apps using the [Application User Model ID (AUMID)](../kiosk/find-the-application-user-model-id-of-an-installed-app.md) or Desktop Application Link Path (the local path to the application). - -If you specify an app to be pinned that isn't provisioned for the user on the computer, the pinned icon won't appear on the taskbar. - -The order of apps in the XML file dictates the order of pinned apps on the taskbar from left to right, starting to the right of any existing apps pinned by the user. - -> [!NOTE] -> In operating systems configured to use a right-to-left language, the taskbar order will be reversed. - -The following example shows how apps will be pinned: Windows default apps to the left (blue circle), apps pinned by the user in the center (orange triangle), and apps that you pin using the XML file to the right (green square). - -![Windows left, user center, enterprise to the right.](images/taskbar-generic.png) - -## Configure taskbar (general) - -To configure the taskbar: - -1. Create the XML file - - If you're also [customizing the Start layout](../start/layout.md), use `Export-StartLayout` to create the XML, and then add the `` section from [the following sample](#sample-taskbar-configuration-added-to-start-layout-xml-file) to the file. - - If you're only configuring the taskbar, use [the following sample](#sample-taskbar-configuration-xml-file) to create a layout modification XML file -1. Edit and save the XML file. You can use [AUMID](../kiosk/find-the-application-user-model-id-of-an-installed-app.md) or Desktop Application Link Path to identify the apps to pin to the taskbar - - Add `xmlns:taskbar="http://schemas.microsoft.com/Start/2014/TaskbarLayout"` to the first line of the file, before the closing \>. - - Use `` and [AUMID](../kiosk/find-the-application-user-model-id-of-an-installed-app.md) to pin Universal Windows Platform apps - - Use `` and Desktop Application Link Path to pin desktop applications -1. Apply the layout modification XML file to devices using Group Policy or a provisioning package. - ->[!IMPORTANT] ->If you use a provisioning package or import-startlayout to configure the taskbar, your configuration will be reapplied each time the explorer.exe process restarts. If your configuration pins an app and the user then unpins that app, the user's change will be overwritten the next time the configuration is applied. To apply a taskbar configuration that allows users to make changes that will persist, apply your configuration by using Group Policy. -> ->If you use Group Policy and your configuration only contains a taskbar layout, the default Windows tile layout will be applied and cannot be changed by users. If you use Group Policy and your configuration includes taskbar and a full Start layout, users can only make changes to the taskbar. If you use Group Policy and your configuration includes taskbar and a [partial Start layout](../start/layout.md), users can make changes to the taskbar and to tile groups not defined in the partial Start layout. - -### Tips for finding AUMID and Desktop Application Link Path - -In the layout modification XML file, you'll need to add entries for applications in the XML markup. In order to pin an application, you need either its AUMID or Desktop Application Link Path. - -The easiest way to find this data for an application is to: - -1. Pin the application to the Start menu on a reference or testing PC -1. Open Windows PowerShell and run the `Export-StartLayout` cmdlet -1. Open the generated XML file -1. Look for an entry corresponding to the app you pinned -1. Look for a property labeled `AppUserModelID` or `DesktopApplicationLinkPath` - -### Sample taskbar configuration XML file - -```xml - - - - - - - - - - - -``` - -### Sample taskbar configuration added to Start layout XML file - -```xml - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -``` - -## Keep default apps and add your own - -The `` section will append listed apps to the taskbar by default. The following sample keeps the default apps pinned and adds pins for Paint, Microsoft Reader, and a command prompt. - -```xml - - - - - - - - - - - - -``` - -**Before:** - -![default apps pinned to taskbar.](images/taskbar-default.png) - -**After:** - - ![additional apps pinned to taskbar.](images/taskbar-default-plus.png) - -## Remove default apps and add your own - -By adding `PinListPlacement="Replace"` to ``, you remove all default pinned apps; only the apps that you specify will be pinned to the taskbar. - -If you only want to remove some of the default pinned apps, you would use this method to remove all default pinned apps and then include the default app that you want to keep in your list of pinned apps. - -```xml - - - - - - - - - - - - -``` - -**Before:** - -![Taskbar with default apps.](images/taskbar-default.png) - -**After:** - -![Taskbar with default apps removed.](images/taskbar-default-removed.png) - -## Remove default apps - -By adding `PinListPlacement="Replace"` to ``, you remove all default pinned apps. - -```xml - - - - - - - - - - -``` - -## Configure taskbar by country or region - -The following example shows you how to configure taskbars by country or region. When the layout is applied to a computer, if there's no `` node with a region tag for the current region, the first `` node that has no specified region will be applied. When you specify one or more countries or regions in a `` node, the specified apps are pinned on computers configured for any of the specified countries or regions. - -```xml - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -``` - -When the preceding example XML file is applied, the resulting taskbar for computers in the US or UK: - -![taskbar for US and UK locale.](images/taskbar-region-usuk.png) - -The resulting taskbar for computers in Germany or France: - -![taskbar for DE and FR locale.](images/taskbar-region-defr.png) - -The resulting taskbar for computers in any other country region: - -![taskbar for all other regions.](images/taskbar-region-other.png) - -> [!NOTE] -> [Look up country and region codes (use the ISO Short column)](/previous-versions/commerce-server/ee799297(v=cs.20)) - -## Layout Modification Template schema definition - -```xml - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -``` - -::: zone-end +The Windows taskbar is an essential component of the Windows operating system. The taskbar acts as a versatile platform for multitasking and quick access to applications and system notifications. For organizations, the ability to customize the taskbar's layout and features through policy settings is invaluable, especially in scenarios where specific roles or functions require streamlined access to certain tools and programs. ::: zone pivot="windows-11" -> **Looking for OEM information?** See [Customize the Taskbar](/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/customize-the-windows-11-taskbar) and [Customize the Start layout](/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/customize-the-windows-11-start-menu). - -Your organization can deploy a customized taskbar to your Windows devices. Customizing the taskbar is common when your organization uses a common set of apps, or wants to bring attention to specific apps. You can also remove the default pinned apps. - -For example, you can override the default set of apps with your own a set of pinned apps, and in the order you choose. As an administrator, use this feature to pin apps, remove default pinned apps, order the apps, and more on the taskbar. - -To add apps you want pinned to the taskbar, you use an XML file. You can use an existing XML file, or create a new file. If you have an XML file that's used on Windows 10 devices, you can also use it on Windows 11 devices. You may have to update the App IDs. - -This article shows you how to create the XML file, add apps to the XML, and deploy the XML file. To learn how to customize the taskbar buttons, see [CSP policies to customize Windows 11 taskbar buttons](supported-csp-taskbar-windows.md#csp-policies-to-customize-windows-11-taskbar-buttons). - -## Before you begin - -- There isn't a limit on the number of apps that you can pin. In the XML file, add apps using the [Application User Model ID (AUMID)](../kiosk/find-the-application-user-model-id-of-an-installed-app.md) or Desktop Application Link Path (the local path to the app). -- There are some situations that an app pinned in your XML file won't be pinned in the taskbar. For example, if an app isn't approved or installed for a user, then the pinned icon won't show on the taskbar. -- The order of apps in the XML file dictates the order of pinned apps on the taskbar, from left to right, and to the right of any existing apps pinned by the user. If the OS is configured to use a right-to-left language, then the taskbar order is reversed. -- Some classic Windows applications are packaged differently than they were in previous versions of Windows, including Notepad and File Explorer. Be sure to enter the correct AppID. For more information, see [Application User Model ID (AUMID)](../kiosk/find-the-application-user-model-id-of-an-installed-app.md) and [Get the AUMID and Desktop app link path](#get-the-aumid-and-desktop-app-link-path) (in this article). -- It's recommended to use a Mobile Device Management (MDM) provider. MDM providers help manage your devices, and help manage apps on your devices. You can use Microsoft Intune. Intune is a family of products that include Microsoft Intune, which is a cloud service, and Configuration Manager, which is on-premises. - - In this article, we mention these services. If you're not managing your devices using an MDM provider, the following resources may help you get started: - - - [Endpoint Management at Microsoft](/mem/endpoint-manager-overview) - - [What is Microsoft Intune](/mem/intune/fundamentals/what-is-intune) and [Microsoft Intune planning guide](/mem/intune/fundamentals/intune-planning-guide) - - [What is Configuration Manager?](/mem/configmgr/core/understand/introduction) - -## Create the XML file - -1. In a text editor, such as Visual Studio Code, create a new XML file. To help you get started, you can copy and paste the following XML sample. The sample pins 2 apps to the taskbar - File Explorer and the Command Prompt: - - ```xml - - - - - - - - - - - - ``` - -1. In the `` node, add (or remove) the apps you want pinned. You can pin Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps and desktop apps: - - - ``: Select this option for UWP apps. Add the [AUMID](../kiosk/find-the-application-user-model-id-of-an-installed-app.md) of the UWP app. - - ``: Select this option for desktop apps. Add the Desktop Application Link Path of the desktop app. - - You can pin as many apps as you want. Just keep adding them to the list. Remember, the app order in the list is the same order the apps are shown on the taskbar. - - For more information, see [Get the AUMID and Desktop app link path](#get-the-aumid-and-desktop-app-link-path) (in this article). - -1. In the `` node, the apps you add are pinned after the default apps. If you want to remove the default apps, and only show the apps you add in the XML file, then add `PinListPlacement="Replace"`: - - - ``: Keeps the default pinned apps. After the default apps, the apps you add are pinned. - - ``: Unpins the default apps. Only the apps you add are pinned. - - If you want to remove some of the default pinned apps, then add `PinListPlacement="Replace"`. When you add your apps to ``, include the default apps you still want pinned. - -1. In the `` node, use `region=" | "` to use different taskbar configurations based on the device locale and region. - - In the following XML example, two regions are added: `US|UK` and `DE|FR`: - - ```xml - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ``` - - The taskbar applies when: - - - If the `` node has a country or region, then the apps are pinned on devices configured for that country or region. - - If the `` node doesn't have a region tag for the current region, then the first `` node with no region is applied. - -1. Save the file, and name the file so you know what it is. For example, name the file something like `TaskbarLayoutModification.xml`. Once you have the file, it's ready to be deployed to your Windows devices. - -## Use Group Policy or MDM to create and deploy a taskbar policy - -Now that you have the XML file with your customized taskbar, you're ready to deploy it to devices in your organization. You can deploy your taskbar XML file using Group Policy, or using an MDM provider, like Microsoft Intune. - -This section shows you how to deploy the XML both ways. - -### Use Group Policy to deploy your XML file - -Use the following steps to add your XML file to a group policy, and apply the policy: - -1. Open your policy editor. For example, open Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) for domain-based group policies, or open `gpedit` for local policies. -1. Go to one of the following policies: - - - `Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\Start Layout` - - `User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\Start Layout` - -1. Double-select `Start Layout` > **Enable**. Enter the fully qualified path to your XML file, including the XML file name. You can enter a local path, like `C:\StartLayouts\TaskbarLayoutModification.xml`, or a network path, like `\\Server\Share\TaskbarLayoutModification.xml`. Be sure you enter the correct file path. If using a network share, be sure to give users read access to the XML file. If the file isn't available when the user signs in, then the taskbar isn't changed. Users can't customize the taskbar when this setting is enabled. - - Your policy looks like the following policy: - - :::image type="content" source="images/start-layout-group-policy.png" alt-text="Add your taskbar layout XML file to the Start Layout policy on Windows devices."::: - - The `User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar` policy includes other settings that control the taskbar. Some policies may not work as expected. Be sure to test your policies before broadly deploying them across your devices. - -1. When you apply the policy, the taskbar includes your changes. The next time users sign in, they'll see the changes. - - For more information on using group policies, see [Implement Group Policy Objects](/training/modules/implement-group-policy-objects/). - -### Create a Microsoft Intune policy to deploy your XML file - -MDM providers can deploy policies to devices managed by the organization, including organization-owned devices, and personal or bring your own device (BYOD). Using an MDM provider, such as Microsoft Intune, you can deploy a policy that configures the pinned list. - -Use the following steps to create an Intune policy that deploys your taskbar XML file: - -1. Sign in to the [Intune admin center](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2109431). - -1. Select **Devices** > **Configuration profiles** > **Create profile**. - -1. Enter the following properties: - - - **Platform**: Select **Windows 10 and later**. - - **Profile type**: Select **Templates** > **Device restrictions** > **Create**. - -1. In **Basics**, enter the following properties: - - - **Name**: Enter a descriptive name for the profile. Name your profiles so you can easily identify it later. For example, a good profile name is **Win11: Custom taskbar**. - - **Description**: Enter a description for the profile. This setting is optional, and recommended. - -1. Select **Next**. - -1. In **Configuration settings**, select **Start** > **Start menu layout**. Browse to, and select your taskbar XML file. - -1. Select **Next**, and configure the rest of the policy settings. For more specific information, see [Configure device restriction settings](/mem/intune/configuration/device-restrictions-configure). - -1. When the policy is created, you can deploy it now, or deploy it later. Since this policy is a customized taskbar, the policy can also be deployed before users sign in the first time. - - For more information and guidance on assigning policies using Microsoft Intune, see [Assign user and device profiles](/mem/intune/configuration/device-profile-assign). - -> [!NOTE] -> For third party partner MDM solutions, you may need to use an OMA-URI setting for Start layout, based on the [Policy configuration service provider (CSP)](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-configuration-service-provider). The OMA-URI setting is `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/StartLayout`. - -## Get the AUMID and Desktop app link path - -In the layout modification XML file, you add apps in the XML markup. To pin an app, you enter the AUMID or Desktop Application Link Path. The easiest way to find this app information is to use the [Export-StartLayout](/powershell/module/startlayout/export-startlayout) Windows PowerShell cmdlet: - -1. On an existing Windows 11 device, pin the app to the Start menu. -1. Create a folder to save an output file. For example, create the `C:\Layouts` folder. -1. Open the Windows PowerShell app, and run the following cmdlet: - - ```powershell - Export-StartLayout -Path "C:\Layouts\GetIDorPath.xml" - ``` - -1. Open the generated GetIDorPath.xml file, and look for the app you pinned. When you find the app, get the AppID or Path. Add these properties to your XML file. - -## Pin order for all apps - -On a taskbar, the following apps are typically pinned: - -- Apps pinned by the user -- Default Windows apps pinned during the OS installation, such as Microsoft Edge, File Explorer, and Microsoft Store. -- Apps pinned by your organization, such as in an unattended Windows setup. - - In an unattended Windows setup file, use the XML file you created in this article. It's not recommended to use [TaskbarLinks](/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/unattend/microsoft-windows-shell-setup-taskbarlinks). - -Apps are pinned in the following order: - -1. Windows default apps are pinned first. -1. User-pinned apps are pinned after the Windows default apps. -1. XML-pinned apps are pinned after the user-pinned apps. - -If the OS is configured to use a right-to-left language, then the taskbar order is reversed. - -## OS install and upgrade - -- On a clean install of the Windows client, if you apply a taskbar layout, the following apps are pinned to the taskbar: - - - Apps you specifically add - - Any default apps you don't remove - - After the taskbar layout is applied, users can pin more apps, change the order, and unpin apps. - -- On a Windows client upgrade, apps are already pinned to the taskbar. These apps may have been pinned by a user, by an image, or by using Windows unattended setup. For upgrades, the taskbar layout applies the following behavior: - - - If users pinned apps to the taskbar, then those pinned apps remain. New apps are pinned after the existing user-pinned apps. - - If the apps are pinned during the install or by a policy (not by a user), and the apps aren't pinned in an updated layout file, then the apps are unpinned. - - If a user didn't pin an app, and the same app is pinned in the updated layout file, then the app is pinned after any existing pinned apps. - - New apps in updated layout file are pinned after the user's pinned apps. - - After the layout is applied, users can pin more apps, change the order, and unpin apps. +:::image type="content" source="images/taskbar-11.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Windows 11 taskbar." border="false" lightbox="./images/taskbar-11.png"::: ::: zone-end - \ No newline at end of file +:::image type="content" source="images/taskbar-sections-10.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Windows 11 taskbar with the two areas highlighted." border="false" lightbox="./images/taskbar-sections-10.png"::: + +::: zone-end + +## Configuration options + +There are several options to configure the Windows taskbar. + +If you need to configure a device for a single user, you can pin/unpin applications to the taskbar and rearrange them. The taskbar can be further customized from Settings. Go to **Settings** > **Personalization** > **[Taskbar](ms-settings:taskbar)**. + +For advanced customizations and when you need to configure multiple devices, you can use one of the following options: + +- Configuration Service Provider (CSP): commonly used for devices managed by a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution, like Microsoft Intune. CSPs can also be configured with [provisioning packages](../provisioning-packages/how-it-pros-can-use-configuration-service-providers.md#csps-in-windows-configuration-designer), which are used at deployment time or for unmanaged devices. To configure the taskbar, use the [Start Policy CSP][WIN-1] +- Group policy (GPO): used for devices that are Active Directory joined or Microsoft Entra hybrid joined, and not managed by a device management solution. Group policy can also be used for devices that aren't joined to an Active Directory domain, using the local group policy editor + +> [!NOTE] +> While many of the taskbar policy settings can be configured using both CSP and GPO, there are some settings that are exclusive to one or the other. To learn about the available policy settings to configure the Start menu via CSP and GPO, see [Taskbar policy settings](policy-settings.md). + +## Next steps + +In the next sections, you can learn more about the options available to configure Start menu settings using the Configuration Service Provider (CSP) and Group Policy (GPO): + +- [Taskbar policy settings](policy-settings.md) +- [Configure the taskbar pinned applications](pinned-apps.md) + + + +[WIN-1]: /windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/pinned-apps.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/pinned-apps.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..d38c8a7d60 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/pinned-apps.md @@ -0,0 +1,233 @@ +--- +title: Configure the applications pinned to the taskbar +description: Learn how to configure the applications pinned to the Windows taskbar. +ms.topic: how-to +ms.date: 04/17/2024 +appliesto: +zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10 +--- + +# Configure the applications pinned to the taskbar + +The configuration of the applications pinned to the taskbar is done with the use of an XML file. This article describes how to create and deploy the XML configuration file. + +> [!NOTE] +> If you are looking for OEM information, see the article [Customize the Taskbar](/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/customize-the-windows-11-taskbar). + +To learn about all the policy settings to customize the taskbar layout and configure the taskbar behaviors, see [Taskbar policy settings](policy-settings.md). + +## Before you begin + +Here are some considerations before you start configuring the taskbar pinned applications: + +- There's no limit to the number of apps that you can pin +- In the XML file, add apps using the Application User Model ID (AUMID), the Desktop Application ID, or the Desktop Application Link Path +- Some classic Windows applications are packaged differently than they were in previous versions of Windows, including Notepad and File Explorer. Make sure to enter the correct Application ID. To learn more, see [Find the Application User Model ID of an installed app](../store/find-aumid.md) +- If you specify an app to be pinned that isn't provisioned for the user on the device, the pinned icon doesn't appear on the taskbar +- The order of applications in the XML file dictates the order of pinned apps on the taskbar, from left to right. If the OS is configured to use a right-to-left language, then the taskbar order is reversed +- Applications can be pinned using the following methods: + - Default Windows apps, pinned during the OS installation. For example: Microsoft Edge, File Explorer, and Store. These applications are pinned first (blue square) + - Pinned manually by the user. These applications are usually pinned next to the default pinned apps (red circle) + - Pinned via policy settings. These applications are pinned after the apps pinned manually by the user (green triangle) + +::: zone pivot="windows-10" + +:::image type="content" source="images/pin-layout-10.png" border="false" lightbox="images/pin-layout-10.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the taskbar with Windows default pinned apps, user pinned apps, and policy-pinned apps."::: + +::: zone-end + +::: zone pivot="windows-11" + +:::image type="content" source="images/pin-layout-11.png" border="false" lightbox="images/pin-layout-11.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the taskbar with Windows default pinned apps, user pinned apps, and policy-pinned apps."::: + +::: zone-end + +## Configuration steps + +The following steps describe how to configure the taskbar pinned applications using policy settings: + +1. Create the XML file. You can start with the [XML example](#taskbar-layout-example) +1. Edit the XML file to meet your requirements and save it +1. Deploy the XML file to devices using configuration service provider (CSP), provisioning packages (PPKG), or group policy (GPO) + +>[!IMPORTANT] +>If you use a provisioning package or `import-startlayout` to configure the taskbar, your configuration will be reapplied each time the `explorer.exe` process restarts. If your configuration pins an app and the user then unpins that app, the user's change will be overwritten the next time the configuration is applied. To apply a taskbar configuration that allows users to make changes that will persist, apply your configuration by using CSP or GPO. + +::: zone pivot="windows-10" + +>[!NOTE] +>If you use GPO and your configuration only contains a taskbar layout, the default Windows tile layout will be applied and cannot be changed by users. If you use GPO and your configuration includes taskbar and a full Start layout, users can only make changes to the taskbar. If you use Group Policy and your configuration includes taskbar and a partial Start layout, users can make changes to the taskbar and to tile groups not defined in the partial Start layout. +> +> For more information, see [Configure the Start menu](../start/index.md). + +::: zone-end + +## Taskbar layout example + +Here you can find an example of taskbar layout that you can use as a reference: + +[!INCLUDE [example](includes/example.md)] + +### Modify the configuration file + +> [!CAUTION] +> When you make changes to the XML file, be aware that the XML format must adhere to an [XML schema definition (XSD)](xsd.md). + +You can change the apps pinned to the taskbar by modifying the `` node. + +1. In the `` node, add (or remove) the apps you want pinned. You can pin Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps and desktop apps: + - ``: Select this option for UWP apps. Add the *AUMID* of the UWP app + - ``: Select this option for desktop apps. Add the *Desktop Application ID* or the *Desktop Application Link Path* of the desktop app +1. In the `` node, the apps you add are pinned after the default apps. If you want to remove the default apps, and only show the apps you add in the XML file, then add `PinListPlacement="Replace"`: + - ``: Keeps the default pinned apps. After the default apps, the apps you add are pinned + - ``: Unpins the default apps. Only the apps you add are pinned. If you want to remove some of the default pinned apps, then add `PinListPlacement="Replace"`. When you add your apps to ``, include the default apps you still want pinned +1. In the `` node, use `region=" | "` to use different taskbar configurations based on the device locale and region +1. Save the file + +For practical examples of how to add, remove, or replace pinned apps, see the following sections: + +- [Add pins](#example-add-pins) +- [Remove default pins](#example-remove-pins) +- [Replace default pins](#example-replace-pins) +- [Configure the taskbar by country or region](#example-configure-the-taskbar-by-country-or-region) + +#### Example: add pins + +The `` section appends the listed apps to the taskbar by default. The following sample keeps the default apps pinned and adds pins for Paint, Microsoft Reader, and a command prompt. + +[!INCLUDE [example-add-pins](includes/example-add-pins.md)] + +**Before and after:** + +::: zone pivot="windows-11" +:::image type="content" source="images/pin-add-11.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Windows 11 taskbar, before and after adding pins." border="false" lightbox="./images/pin-add-11.png"::: +::: zone-end + +::: zone pivot="windows-10" +:::image type="content" source="images/pin-add-10.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Windows 10 taskbar, before and after adding pins." border="false" lightbox="./images/pin-add-10.png"::: +::: zone-end + +#### Example: remove pins + +To remove all pins, add `PinListPlacement="Replace"` to ``. + +[!INCLUDE [example-remove-pins](includes/example-remove-pins.md)] + +**Before and after:** + +::: zone pivot="windows-11" +:::image type="content" source="images/pin-remove-11.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Windows 11 taskbar, before and after removing pins." border="false" lightbox="images/pin-remove-11.png"::: +::: zone-end + +::: zone pivot="windows-10" +:::image type="content" source="images/pin-remove-10.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Windows 10 taskbar, before and after removing pins." border="false" lightbox="images/pin-remove-10.png"::: +::: zone-end + +#### Example: replace pins + +To replace all default pins and add your own pins, add `PinListPlacement="Replace"` to ``. Then, add the pins that you want to `TaskbarPinList`. + +[!INCLUDE [example-replace-pins](includes/example-replace-pins.md)] + +**Before and after:** + +::: zone pivot="windows-11" +:::image type="content" source="images/pin-replace-11.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Windows 11 taskbar, before and after replacing pins." border="false" lightbox="images/pin-replace-11.png"::: +::: zone-end + +::: zone pivot="windows-10" +:::image type="content" source="images/pin-replace-10.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Windows 10 taskbar, before and after replacing pins." border="false" lightbox="images/pin-replace-10.png"::: +::: zone-end + +#### Example: configure the taskbar by country or region + +In the following XML example, two regions are added: `US|UK` and `DE|FR|IT`: + +[!INCLUDE [example](includes/example-region.md)] + +- If the `` node has region matching the one configured on the device, then the configuration applies +- If the `` node doesn't have a region matching the one configured on the device, then the first `` node without region applies + +> [!NOTE] +> [Look up country and region codes (use the ISO Short column)](/previous-versions/commerce-server/ee799297(v=cs.20)) + +## Deploy the taskbar configuration + +[!INCLUDE [tab-intro](../../../includes/configure/tab-intro.md)] + +#### [:::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/intune.svg"::: **Intune/CSP**](#tab/intune) + +To configure devices with Microsoft Intune, [create a Settings catalog policy](/mem/intune/configuration/settings-catalog) and use one of the following settings: + +| Category | Setting name | Value | +|--|--|--| +| **Start** | Start Layout | Content of the XML file| +| **Start** | Start Layout (User) | Content of the XML file| + +[!INCLUDE [intune-settings-catalog-2](../../../includes/configure/intune-settings-catalog-2.md)] + +Alternatively, you can configure devices using a [custom policy][MEM-1] with the [Start CSP][WIN-1]. Use one of the following settings: + +| Setting | +|--| +| - **OMA-URI:** `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[StartLayout](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-Start#startlayout)
- **String:**
- **Value:** content of the XML file | +| - **OMA-URI:** `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[StartLayout](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-Start#startlayout)
- **Data type:**
- **Value:** content of the XML file | + +[!INCLUDE [intune-custom-settings-2](../../../includes/configure/intune-custom-settings-2.md)] + +#### [:::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/provisioning-package.svg"::: **PPKG**](#tab/ppkg) + +[!INCLUDE [provisioning-package-1](../../../includes/configure/provisioning-package-1.md)] + +- **Path:** `Policies/Start/StartLayout` +- **Value:** content of the XML file + +> [!NOTE] +> The content of the file must be entered as a single line in the `Value` field. Use a text editor to remove any line breaks from the XML file, usually with a function called *join lines*. + +[!INCLUDE [provisioning-package-2](../../../includes/configure/provisioning-package-2.md)] + +#### [:::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/group-policy.svg"::: **GPO**](#tab/gpo) + +To configure a device with group policy, use the [Local Group Policy Editor](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-r2-and-2008/cc731745(v=ws.10)). To configure multiple devices joined to Active Directory, [create or edit](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-r2-and-2008/cc754740(v=ws.11)) a group policy object (GPO) and use one of the following settings: + +| Group policy path | Group policy setting | Value | +| - | - | - | +|**Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**| Start Layout | Path to the XML file | +|**User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**| Start Layout | Path to the XML file | + +[!INCLUDE [gpo-settings-2](../../../includes/configure/gpo-settings-2.md)] + +The GPO applies the Start and taskbar layout at the next user sign-in. Each time the user signs in, the timestamp of the .xml file with the Start and taskbar layout is checked and if a newer version of the file is available, the settings in the latest version of the file are applied. + +--- + +## User experience + +After the taskbar layout is applied, the users must sign out and sign in again to see the new layout. Unless prohibited via policy settings, users can pin more apps, change the order, and unpin apps from the taskbar. + +### OS install and upgrade experience + +On a clean install of Windows, if you apply a taskbar layout, the following apps are pinned to the taskbar: + +- Any default apps you don't remove +- Apps that you specifically pin in the XML file + +On a Windows OS upgrade, apps are already pinned to the taskbar. The taskbar layout applies the following logic: + +- If users pinned apps to the taskbar, then those pinned apps remain. New apps are pinned after the existing user-pinned apps +- If the apps are pinned during the install or by a policy (not by a user), and the apps aren't pinned in an updated layout file, then the apps are unpinned +- If a user didn't pin an app, and the same app is pinned in the updated layout file, then the app is pinned after any existing pinned apps +- New apps in updated layout file are pinned after the user's pinned apps + +If you apply the taskbar configuration to a clean install or an update, users can still: + +- Pin more apps +- Change the order of pinned apps +- Unpin any app + +## Next steps + +Learn more about the options available to configure Start menu settings using the Configuration Service Provider (CSP) and Group Policy (GPO): + +- [Taskbar policy settings](policy-settings.md) diff --git a/windows/configuration/taskbar/policy-settings.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/policy-settings.md index 1016be2d5b..cf9fa4a5ea 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/taskbar/policy-settings.md +++ b/windows/configuration/taskbar/policy-settings.md @@ -1,101 +1,186 @@ --- -title: Supported CSP policies to customize the Taskbar on Windows 11 -description: See a list of the Policy CSP - Start items that are supported on Windows 11 to customize the Taskbar. -ms.date: 12/31/2017 -ms.topic: article +title: Taskbar policy settings +description: Learn about the policy settings to configure the Windows taskbar. +ms.topic: reference +ms.date: 04/17/2024 appliesto: -- ✅ Windows 11 +zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10 --- -# Supported configuration service provider (CSP) policies for Windows 11 taskbar +# Taskbar policy settings -The Windows OS exposes CSPs that are used by MDM providers, like [Microsoft Intune](/mem/intune/fundamentals/what-is-intune). In an MDM policy, these CSPs are settings that you configure. When the policy is ready, you deploy the policy to your devices. This article lists the CSPs that are available to customize the Taskbar for Windows 11 devices. +This reference article outlines the policy settings available for customizing the Windows taskbar, using Configuration Service Provider (CSP) or group policy (GPO). For information about how to configure these settings, see [Configure the Windows taskbar](index.md). -For more general information, see [Configuration service provider (CSP) reference](/windows/client-management/mdm/configuration-service-provider-reference). +The settings are categorized and presented in alphabetical order to facilitate navigation and configuration. -## CSP policies to customize Windows 11 taskbar buttons +1. **Taskbar layout**: settings to control the taskbar layout and appearance +1. **Taskbar behaviors**: settings to control the taskbar behaviors and the users' allowed actions -- [Search/ConfigureSearchOnTaskbarMode](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-search#configuresearchontaskbarmode) - - Group policy: `Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Search\Configures search on the taskbar` - - Local setting: Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Search +Select one of the tabs to see the list of available settings: -- [Start/HideTaskViewButton](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidetaskviewbutton) - - Group policy: `Computer and User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\Hide the TaskView button` - - Local setting: Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Task view - -- [NewsAndInterests/AllowNewsAndInterests](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-newsandinterests#allownewsandinterests) - - Group policy: `Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Widgets\Allow widgets` - - Local setting: Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Widgets - -- [Experience/ConfigureChatIcon](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience#configurechaticonvisibilityonthetaskbar) - - Group policy: `Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Chat\Configure the Chat icon setting` - - Local setting: Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Chat - -## Existing CSP policies that Windows 11 taskbar supports - -- [Start/HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists) - - Group policy: `User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\Do not keep history of recently opened documents` - - Local setting: Settings > Personalization > Start > Show recently opened items in Jump Lists on Start or the taskbar - -- [Start/NoPinningToTaskbar](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#nopinningtotaskbar) - - Group policy: `User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\Do not allow pinning programs to the Taskbar` - - Local setting: None - -## Existing CSP policies that Windows 11 doesn't support - -The following list includes some of the CSP policies that aren't supported on Windows 11: - -- [ADMX_Taskbar/TaskbarLockAll](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-taskbar#taskbarlockall) - - Group policy: `User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\Lock all taskbar settings` - -- [ADMX_Taskbar/TaskbarNoAddRemoveToolbar](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-taskbar#taskbarnoaddremovetoolbar) - - Group policy: `User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\Prevent users from adding or removing toolbars` - -- [ADMX_Taskbar/TaskbarNoDragToolbar](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-taskbar#taskbarnodragtoolbar) - - Group policy: `User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\Prevent users from rearranging toolbars` - -- [ADMX_Taskbar/TaskbarNoRedock](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-taskbar#taskbarnoredock) - - Group policy: `User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\Prevent users from moving taskbar to another screen dock location` - -- [ADMX_Taskbar/TaskbarNoResize](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-taskbar#taskbarnoresize) - - Group policy: `User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\Prevent users from resizing the taskbar` - -- [ADMX_StartMenu/NoToolbarsOnTaskbar](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-startmenu#notoolbarsontaskbar) - - Group policy: `User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\Do not display any custom toolbars in the taskbar` - -- [ADMX_StartMenu/NoTaskGrouping](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-startmenu#notaskgrouping) - - Group policy: `User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\Prevent grouping of taskbar items` - -- [ADMX_StartMenu/QuickLaunchEnabled](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-startmenu#quicklaunchenabled) - - Group policy: `User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\Show QuickLaunch on Taskbar` - -- [Start/HidePeopleBar](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidepeoplebar) - - Group policy: `User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\Remove the People Bar from the taskbar` - - - - -