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windows/configuration/includes/insider-note.md → windows/configuration/includes/insider-feature.md
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:::column-end:::
:::column span="3":::
> [!IMPORTANT]
>This article describes features or settings that are under development and only applicable to [Windows Insider Preview builds](/windows-insider/). The content is subject to change and may have dependencies on other features or services in preview.
> This article describes a feature that is under development and only applicable to [Windows Insider Preview builds](/windows-insider/). The content is subject to change and might have dependencies on other features or services in preview.
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.topic: include
ms.date: 04/09/2025
---
:::row:::
:::column span="1":::
:::image type="content" source="../images/insider.png" alt-text="Logo of Windows Insider." border="false":::
:::column-end:::
:::column span="3":::
> [!IMPORTANT]
> This setting is under development and only applicable to [Windows Insider Preview builds](/windows-insider/). The content is subject to change and might have dependencies on other features or services in preview.
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windows/configuration/quick-machine-recovery/index.md
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# Quick machine recovery
[!INCLUDE [insider-note](../includes/insider-note.md)]
[!INCLUDE [insider-feature](../includes/insider-feature.md)]
Quick machine recovery is a feature that enables the recovery of Windows devices when they encounter critical errors that prevent them from booting. This feature can automatically search for remediations in the cloud and recover from widespread boot failures, significantly reducing the burden on IT administrators when multiple devices are affected.
@ -228,7 +228,7 @@ To simulate the quick machine recovery experience, use the following commands fr
1. To verify the quick machine recovery remediation, go to **Settings** > **Windows Update** > **[Update history](ms-settings:windowsupdate-history)**. The remediation should be listed under **Quality updates**
:::image type="content" source="images/update-history.png" border="false" lightbox="images/update-history.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Setting app - Windows Update - showing the installation of a quick machie recovery update.":::
:::image type="content" source="images/update-history.png" border="false" lightbox="images/update-history.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Setting app - Windows Update - showing the installation of a quick machine recovery update.":::
### :::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/feedback.svg" border="false"::: Provide feedback

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windows/configuration/start/includes/allow-pinned-folder-documents.md
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -14,5 +14,5 @@ This policy controls the visibility of the Documents shortcut on the *Pinned fol
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderDocuments](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderdocuments) |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderDocuments](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderdocuments) |
| **GPO** | Not available. |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/allow-pinned-folder-downloads.md
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -14,5 +14,5 @@ This policy controls the visibility of the Downloads shortcut on the *Pinned fol
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderDownloads](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderdownloads) |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderDownloads](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderdownloads) |
| **GPO** | Not available. |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/allow-pinned-folder-file-explorer.md
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -14,5 +14,5 @@ This policy controls the visibility of the File Explorer shortcut on the *Pinned
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderFileExplorer](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderfileexplorer) |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderFileExplorer](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderfileexplorer) |
| **GPO** | Not available. |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/allow-pinned-folder-home-group.md
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -14,5 +14,5 @@ This policy controls the visibility of the Home Group shortcut on the *Pinned fo
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderHomeGroup](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderhomegroup) |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderHomeGroup](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderhomegroup) |
| **GPO** | Not available. |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/allow-pinned-folder-music.md
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -14,5 +14,5 @@ This policy controls the visibility of the Music shortcut on the *Pinned folder*
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderMusic](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfoldermusic) |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderMusic](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfoldermusic) |
| **GPO** | Not available. |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/allow-pinned-folder-network.md
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -14,5 +14,5 @@ This policy controls the visibility of the Network shortcut on the *Pinned folde
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderNetword](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfoldernetwork) |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderNetword](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfoldernetwork) |
| **GPO** | Not available. |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/allow-pinned-folder-personal-folder.md
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -14,5 +14,5 @@ This policy controls the visibility of the Personal Folder shortcut on the *Pinn
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderPersonalFolder](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderpersonalfolder) |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderPersonalFolder](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderpersonalfolder) |
| **GPO** | Not available. |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/allow-pinned-folder-pictures.md
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -14,5 +14,5 @@ This policy controls the visibility of the Pictures shortcut on the *Pinned fold
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderPictures](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderpictures) |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderPictures](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderpictures) |
| **GPO** | Not available. |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/allow-pinned-folder-settings.md
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -14,5 +14,5 @@ This policy controls the visibility of the Settings shortcut on the *Pinned fold
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderSettings](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfoldersettings) |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderSettings](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfoldersettings) |
| **GPO** | Not available. |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/allow-pinned-folder-videos.md
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -14,5 +14,5 @@ This policy controls the visibility of the Videos shortcut on the *Pinned folder
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderVideos](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfoldervideos) |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AllowPinnedFolderVideos](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfoldervideos) |
| **GPO** | Not available. |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/clear-history-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit.md
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---
author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -20,4 +20,4 @@ If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the system retains docume
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Clear history of recently opened documents on exit** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Clear history of recently opened documents on exit** |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/clear-the-recent-programs-list-for-new-users.md
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---
author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the recent programs list in the start menu is
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Clear the recent programs list for new users** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Clear the recent programs list for new users** |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/clear-tile-notifications-during-log-on.md
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ If you enable this policy setting, the system deletes tile notifications when th
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Clear tile notifications during log on** |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/configure-start-pins.md
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@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ The policy setting accepts a JSON file that contains the list of items to pin, a
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[ConfigureStartPins](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#configurestartpins)<br><br>`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[ConfigureStartPins](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#configurestartpins)|
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[ConfigureStartPins](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#configurestartpins)<br><br>`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[ConfigureStartPins](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#configurestartpins)|
| **GPO** | Not available |
For more information, see [Customize the Start layout](../layout.md).

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windows/configuration/start/includes/disable-account-notifications.md
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| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Notifications/`[DisableAccountNotifications](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-notifications#disableaccountnotifications) |
| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Account Notifications** > **Turn off account notifications in Start** |
| **CSP** | - `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Notifications/`[DisableAccountNotifications](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-notifications#disableaccountnotifications) |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Account Notifications** > **Turn off account notifications in Start** |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/disable-context-menus.md
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -11,5 +11,5 @@ With this policy setting you can prevent users from opening the context menus in
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[DisableContextMenus](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#disablecontextmenus)<br><br>`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[DisableContextMenus](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#disablecontextmenus)|
| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Disable context menus in the Start Menu** |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[DisableContextMenus](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#disablecontextmenus)<br> - `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[DisableContextMenus](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#disablecontextmenus)|
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br> - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Disable context menus in the Start Menu** |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/disable-search.md
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---
author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -12,5 +12,5 @@ When you enable this policy setting, the Search UI and all its entry points are
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Search/`[DisableSearch](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-search#disablesearch)|
| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Windows Components** > **Search** > **Fully disable Search UI** |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Search/`[DisableSearch](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-search#disablesearch)|
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Windows Components** > **Search** > **Fully disable Search UI** |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/do-not-use-the-search-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts.md
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ This policy setting prevents the system from conducting a comprehensive search o
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Do not use the search-based method when resolving shell shortcuts** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Do not use the search-based method when resolving shell shortcuts** |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/do-not-use-the-tracking-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts.md
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ This policy setting prevents the system from using NTFS tracking features to res
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Do not use the tracking-based method when resolving shell shortcuts** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Do not use the tracking-based method when resolving shell shortcuts** |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/force-start-size.md
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -11,5 +11,5 @@ If you enable this policy and set it to Start menu or full screen Start, Start i
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[ForceStartSize](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#forcestartsize)<br><br>`./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[ForceStartSize](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#forcestartsize) |
| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Force Start to be either full screen size or menu size** |
| **CSP** | - `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[ForceStartSize](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#forcestartsize)<br><br>`./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[ForceStartSize](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#forcestartsize) |
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br> - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Force Start to be either full screen size or menu size** |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/hide-app-list.md
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -16,5 +16,5 @@ If you enable this setting, the Start Menu will either collapse or remove the al
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideAppList](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideapplist)<br><br>`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideAppList](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideapplist) |
| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove All Programs list from the Start menu**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove All Programs list from the Start menu** |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideAppList](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideapplist)<br><br>`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideAppList](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideapplist) |
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove All Programs list from the Start menu**<br> - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove All Programs list from the Start menu** |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/hide-change-account-settings.md
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| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideChangeAccountSettings](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidechangeaccountsettings)|
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideChangeAccountSettings](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidechangeaccountsettings)|
| **GPO** | Not available. |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/hide-entry-points-for-fast-user-switching.md
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| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/WindowsLogon/`[HideFastUserSwitching](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowslogon#hidefastuserswitching) |
| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **System** > **Logon** > **Hide entry points for Fast User Switching** |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/WindowsLogon/`[HideFastUserSwitching](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowslogon#hidefastuserswitching) |
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **System** > **Logon** > **Hide entry points for Fast User Switching** |
To learn more, see [Fast User Switching](/windows/win32/shell/fast-user-switching).

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windows/configuration/start/includes/hide-frequently-used-apps.md
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -13,5 +13,5 @@ If you disable this setting or don't configure it, the frequently used programs
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideFrequentlyUsedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidefrequentlyusedapps)<br><br>`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideFrequentlyUsedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidefrequentlyusedapps) |
| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove frequent programs from the Start Menu** |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideFrequentlyUsedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidefrequentlyusedapps)<br><br>`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideFrequentlyUsedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidefrequentlyusedapps) |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove frequent programs from the Start Menu** |

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windows/configuration/start/includes/hide-hibernate.md
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -9,5 +9,5 @@ ms.topic: include
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideHibernate](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidehibernate) |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideHibernate](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidehibernate) |
| **GPO** | Not available. |

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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -9,5 +9,5 @@ ms.topic: include
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideLock](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidelock) |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideLock](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidelock) |
| **GPO** | Not available. |

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author: paolomatarazzo
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ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -19,5 +19,5 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you can configure Start menu to show or hide
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[ShowOrHideMostUsedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#showorhidemostusedapps)<br><br>`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[ShowOrHideMostUsedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#showorhidemostusedapps)|
| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Show or hide "Most used" list from Start menu**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Show or hide "Most used" list from Start menu** |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[ShowOrHideMostUsedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#showorhidemostusedapps)<br><br>`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[ShowOrHideMostUsedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#showorhidemostusedapps)|
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Show or hide "Most used" list from Start menu**<br> - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Show or hide "Most used" list from Start menu** |

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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ ms.topic: include
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HidePowerButton](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidepowerbutton) |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HidePowerButton](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidepowerbutton) |
| **GPO** | Not available. |
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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -20,6 +20,6 @@ If you enable this setting but don't enable the "Remove Recent Items menu from S
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists)<br><br>`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists) |
| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Do not keep history of recently opened documents**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Do not keep history of recently opened documents**|
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists)<br><br>`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists) |
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Do not keep history of recently opened documents**<br> - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Do not keep history of recently opened documents**|

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| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentlyAddedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentlyaddedapps)<br><br>`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentlyAddedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentlyaddedapps) |
| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove "Recently added" list from Start Menu** |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentlyAddedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentlyaddedapps)<br><br>`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentlyAddedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentlyaddedapps) |
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br> - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove "Recently added" list from Start Menu** |

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author: paolomatarazzo
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ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -11,5 +11,5 @@ Remove Personalized Website Recommendations from the Recommended section in the
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecommendedPersonalizedSites](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecommendedpersonalizedsites)<br><br>`./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecommendedPersonalizedSites](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecommendedpersonalizedsites) |
| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove Personalized Website Recommendations from the Recommended section in the Start Menu**|
| **CSP** | - `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecommendedPersonalizedSites](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecommendedpersonalizedsites)<br><br>`./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecommendedPersonalizedSites](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecommendedpersonalizedsites) |
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br> - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove Personalized Website Recommendations from the Recommended section in the Start Menu**|

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author: paolomatarazzo
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ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -11,5 +11,5 @@ This policy setting prevents the Start menu from displaying a list of recommende
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecommendedSection](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecommendedsection)<br><br> `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecommendedSection](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecommendedsection) |
| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove Recommended section from Start Menu** |
| **CSP** | - `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecommendedSection](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecommendedsection)<br><br `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecommendedSection](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecommendedsection) |
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br> - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove Recommended section from Start Menu** |

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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ ms.topic: include
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRestart](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderestart) |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRestart](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderestart) |
| **GPO** | Not available. |
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author: paolomatarazzo
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ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -9,5 +9,5 @@ ms.topic: include
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideShutDown](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideshutdown) |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideShutDown](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideshutdown) |
| **GPO** | Not available. |

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author: paolomatarazzo
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ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -18,5 +18,5 @@ With this policy setting you can remove the **Sign out** item from the Start men
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideSignOut](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidesignout) |
| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove Logoff on the Start Menu** |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideSignOut](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidesignout) |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove Logoff on the Start Menu** |

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ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -9,5 +9,5 @@ ms.topic: include
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideSleep](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidesleep) |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideSleep](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidesleep) |
| **GPO** | Not available. |

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ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -14,5 +14,5 @@ With this policy setting you can hide the **Switch user** option from the user t
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideSwitchAccount](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideswitchaccount) |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideSwitchAccount](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideswitchaccount) |
| **GPO** | Not available. |

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| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideUserTile](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideusertile)|
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideUserTile](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideusertile)|
| **GPO** | Not available. |

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| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[ImportEdgeAssets](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#importedgeassets)|
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[ImportEdgeAssets](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#importedgeassets)|
| **GPO** | Not available |

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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ With this policy setting you can prevent changes to Taskbar and Start menu setti
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings**|
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings**<br> - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings**|

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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ With this policy setting you can prevent users from changing their Start menu la
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Prevent users from customizing their Start**|
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Prevent users from customizing their Start**|

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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ If you enable this setting, users can't uninstall apps from Start. If you disabl
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Prevent users from uninstalling applications from Start**|
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br> - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Prevent users from uninstalling applications from Start**|

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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ With this policy setting, you can prevent users from performing the following co
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available |
| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove and prevent access to the Shut Down, Restart, Sleep, and Hibernate commands** |
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br> - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove and prevent access to the Shut Down, Restart, Sleep, and Hibernate commands** |

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author: paolomatarazzo
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ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ This policy setting removes items in the *All Users* profile from the Programs m
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove common program groups from Start Menu** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove common program groups from Start Menu** |

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author: paolomatarazzo
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ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
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@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ With this policy setting, you can hide the *Run as different user* command on th
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available |
| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Show "Run as different user" command on Start** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Show "Run as different user" command on Start** |

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ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
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### Configure Start layout
### Start layout
This policy setting lets you specify the Start layout for users, preventing 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. Then, run the `Export-StartLayout` PowerShell cmdlet on that same device. The cmdlet generates an XML file representing the layout you configured. Once the XML file is generated and moved to the desired file path, use the fully qualified path and name of the XML file. You can use a local path, or a UNC path. If the specified file isn't available when the user signs in, the layout isn't changed. Users can't customize the Start layout while this setting is enabled. If you disable this setting or don't configure it, the Start screen layout isn't changed and users can customize it.
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[StartLayout](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#configurestartpins)<br><br>`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[StartLayout](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#configurestartpins)|
| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[StartLayout](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#configurestartpins)<br><br>`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[StartLayout](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#configurestartpins)|
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Start Layout**<br> - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Start Layout** |
For more information, see [Customize the Start layout](../layout.md).

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title: Configure The Windows Start Menu With Policy Settings
description: Learn how to configure the Windows Start menu to provide quick access to the tools and applications that users need most.
ms.topic: overview
ms.date: 12/02/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10
ms.collection:
- essentials-manage

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title: Customize The Start Layout For Managed Windows Devices
description: Learn how to customize the Windows Start layout, export its configuration, and deploy the customization to other devices.
ms.topic: how-to
ms.date: 12/02/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10
appliesto:
---

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title: Start policy settings
description: Learn about the policy settings to configure the Windows Start menu.
ms.topic: reference
ms.date: 02/25/2025
ms.date: 04/03/2025
appliesto:
zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10
---
@ -70,7 +70,6 @@ Select one of the tabs to see the list of available settings:
|-|-|-|
|[Clear history of recently opened documents on exit](#clear-history-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit)|❌|✅|
|[Clear tile notifications during log on](#clear-tile-notifications-during-log-on)|❌|✅|
|[Configure Start layout](#configure-start-layout)|✅|✅|
|[Disable context menus](#disable-context-menus)|✅|✅|
|[Don't use the search-based method when resolving shell shortcuts](#dont-use-the-search-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts)|❌|✅|
|[Don't use the tracking-based method when resolving shell shortcuts](#dont-use-the-tracking-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts)|❌|✅|
@ -82,12 +81,12 @@ Select one of the tabs to see the list of available settings:
|[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)|❌|✅|
|[Start layout](#start-layout)|✅|✅|
::: zone-end
[!INCLUDE [clear-history-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit](includes/clear-history-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit.md)]
::: zone pivot="windows-10"
[!INCLUDE [clear-tile-notifications-during-log-on](includes/clear-tile-notifications-during-log-on.md)]
[!INCLUDE [configure-start-layout](includes/configure-start-layout.md)]
::: zone-end
::: zone pivot="windows-11"
[!INCLUDE [configure-start-pins](includes/configure-start-pins.md)]
@ -115,6 +114,9 @@ Select one of the tabs to see the list of available settings:
[!INCLUDE [prevent-users-from-uninstalling-applications-from-start](includes/prevent-users-from-uninstalling-applications-from-start.md)]
[!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)]
::: zone pivot="windows-10"
[!INCLUDE [start-layout](includes/start-layout.md)]
::: zone-end
#### [:::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/allapps.svg"::: **All apps**](#tab/allapps)

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title: Start XML Schema Definition (XSD)
description: Start XSD reference article.
ms.topic: reference
ms.date: 12/02/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
appliesto:
- ✅ <a href=/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client target=_blank>Windows 10</a>
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author: paolomatarazzo
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ms.date: 04/11/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -14,5 +14,5 @@ This policy specifies whether the widgets feature is allowed on the device.
| | 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** |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/NewsAndInterests/`[AllowNewsAndInterests](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-newsandinterests#allownewsandinterests) |
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Widgets** > **Allow widgets** |

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ms.date: 04/11/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
### Configures search on the taskbar
### Configure search on the taskbar
This policy setting allows you to configure search on the taskbar.
@ -17,5 +17,5 @@ This policy setting allows you to configure search on the taskbar.
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Search/`[ConfigureSearchOnTaskbarMode](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-search#configuresearchontaskbarmode) |
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Windows Components** > **Search** |
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Search/`[ConfigureSearchOnTaskbarMode](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-search#configuresearchontaskbarmode) |
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Windows Components** > **Search** > **Configure search on the taskbar** |

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### Configure Start layout
<!--Applied at logon only.-->
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)<br>- `./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**<br>- **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
For more information, see [Customize the taskbar pinned applications](../pinned-apps.md).

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| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[DisableEditingQuickSettings](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#disableeditingquicksettings)|
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[DisableEditingQuickSettings](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#disableeditingquicksettings)|
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Disable editing quick settings** |

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ms.date: 04/03/2025
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@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ With this policy setting you control the pinning of items in Jump Lists.
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Do not allow pinning items in Jump Lists** |

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@ -14,5 +14,5 @@ This policy setting allows you to control pinning programs 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** |
| **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** > **Do not allow pinning programs to the Taskbar**|

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@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ This policy setting allows you to control pinning the Store app to the Taskbar.
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Do not allow pinning Store app to the Taskbar** |

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| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Do not allow taskbars on more than one display**|

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@ -18,4 +18,4 @@ This policy setting allows you to control displaying or tracking items in Jump L
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Do not display or track items in Jump Lists from remote locations** |

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ms.date: 04/02/2025
ms.topic: include
---
```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<LayoutModificationTemplate
xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/Start/2014/LayoutModification"
xmlns:defaultlayout="http://schemas.microsoft.com/Start/2014/FullDefaultLayout"
xmlns:start="http://schemas.microsoft.com/Start/2014/StartLayout"
xmlns:taskbar="http://schemas.microsoft.com/Start/2014/TaskbarLayout"
Version="1">
<CustomTaskbarLayoutCollection>
<defaultlayout:TaskbarLayout>
<taskbar:TaskbarPinList>
<taskbar:UWA AppUserModelID="windows.immersivecontrolpanel_cw5n1h2txyewy!microsoft.windows.immersivecontrolpanel" />
<taskbar:UWA AppUserModelID="Microsoft.M365Companions_8wekyb3d8bbwe!People" PinGeneration="1"/>
<taskbar:UWA AppUserModelID="Microsoft.M365Companions_8wekyb3d8bbwe!Files" PinGeneration="1"/>
</taskbar:TaskbarPinList>
</defaultlayout:TaskbarLayout>
</CustomTaskbarLayoutCollection>
</LayoutModificationTemplate>
```

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| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists)<br>- `./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**<br>- **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **don't keep history of recently opened documents**|
| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists)<br> - `./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** > **Hide recent jumplists**<br> - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **don't keep history of recently opened documents** > **Hide recent jumplists**|

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ms.topic: include
---
@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ This setting affects the notification area (previously called the "system tray")
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Hide the notification area** |

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@ -11,5 +11,5 @@ This policy setting allows you to hide the TaskView button. If you enable this p
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** |- `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideTaskViewButton](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidetaskviewbutton) <br>- `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideTaskViewButton](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidetaskviewbutton) |
| **GPO** |- **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br>- **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **CSP** |- `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideTaskViewButton](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidetaskviewbutton) <br> - `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideTaskViewButton](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidetaskviewbutton) |
| **GPO** |- **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Hide the TaskView button**<br> - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Hide the TaskView button**|

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ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ With this policy setting you lock all taskbar settings.
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Lock all taskbar settings** |

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@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ This setting affects the taskbar, which is used to switch between running applic
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Lock the Taskbar**|

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@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ With this policy setting you prevent changes to taskbar and Start settings.
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br>- **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings**<br> - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings** |

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ms.date: 04/03/2025
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@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ Taskbar grouping consolidates similar applications when there's no room on the t
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Prevent grouping of taskbar items** |

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@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ With this policy setting you prevent users from adding or removing toolbars.
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Prevent users from adding or removing toolbars** |

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| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Prevent users from moving taskbar to another screen dock location** |

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@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ With this policy setting you prevent users from rearranging toolbars.
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Prevent users from rearranging toolbars** |

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@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ With this policy setting you prevent users from resizing the taskbar.
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Prevent users from resizing the taskbar** |

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@ -17,4 +17,4 @@ This policy setting doesn't prevent users from using other methods to issue the
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br>- **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove access to the context menus for the taskbar**<br> - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove access to the context menus for the taskbar**|

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ms.date: 04/03/2025
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@ -13,4 +13,4 @@ ms.topic: include
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove Clock from the system notification area**|

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@ -17,4 +17,4 @@ The notification area is located at the far right end of the taskbar, and includ
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove Notifications and Action Center**|

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@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ This policy setting allows you to remove pinned programs from the taskbar.
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br>- **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove pinned programs from the Taskbar**<br> - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove pinned programs from the Taskbar** |

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### 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.
This policy setting removes Quick Settings from the taskbar. Quick Settings is located in the system tray area, and includes icons for current network and volume.
If this setting is enabled, Quick Settings isn't displayed in the Quick Settings area.
If this setting is enabled, Quick Settings isn't displayed in the system tray 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** |
| **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** > **Remove Quick Settings** |

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@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ With this policy setting you can remove the battery meter from the system contro
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove the battery meter** |

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@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ With this policy setting allows you can remove the Meet Now icon from the system
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove the Meet Now icon** |

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### Remove the networking icon
With this policy setting you can remove the networking icon from the system control area.
With this policy setting you can remove the networking icon from the system tray 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
- If you enable this policy setting, the networking icon isn't displayed in the system tray
- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the networking icon is displayed in the system tray
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove the networking icon** |

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@ -11,5 +11,5 @@ With this policy allows you can remove the People Bar from the taskbar and disab
| | 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** |
| **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** > **Remove the People Bar from the taskbar** |

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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 04/11/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
### Remove the volume control icon
With this policy setting you can remove the volume control icon from the system control area.
With this policy setting you can remove the volume control icon from the system tray 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
- If you enable this policy setting, the volume control icon isn't displayed in the system tray
- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the volume control icon is displayed in the system tray
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove the volume control icon** |

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ms.date: 04/11/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
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| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Show additional calendar**|

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| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** |- `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[AlwaysShowNotificationIcon](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#AlwaysShowNotificationIcon) |
| **GPO** |- **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
<!-- not linked yet as it's in Insider>
| **GPO** |- **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Show notification bell icon** |

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ms.date: 04/11/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -12,5 +12,5 @@ ms.topic: include
| | 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** |
| **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** > **Simplify Quick Settings Layout** |

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ms.date: 04/10/2024
ms.topic: include
---
### Start layout
<!--Applied at logon only.-->
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](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#startlayout)<br> - `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[StartLayout](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#startlayout) |
| **GPO** | - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Start Layout**<br> - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Start Layout** |
For more information, see [Customize the taskbar pinned applications](../pinned-apps.md).

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### Turn off abbreviated time and date format
### Turn off abbreviated date and time format
This policy setting allows you to show the longer time and date format in the system tray:
@ -17,6 +17,4 @@ This policy setting allows you to show the longer time and date format in the sy
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** |- `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[TurnOffAbbreviatedDateTimeFormat](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#TurnOffAbbreviatedDateTimeFormat) |
| **GPO** |- **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
<!-- not linked yet as it's in Insider>
| **GPO** |- **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Turn off abbreviated time and date format**|

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author: paolomatarazzo
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ms.date: 04/11/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
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.
With this policy setting you can configure 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 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** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Turn off automatic promotion of notification icons to the taskbar** |

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ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.topic: include
---
@ -18,4 +18,4 @@ This setting determines whether the items are always expanded or always collapse
| | Path |
|--|--|
| **CSP** | Not available. |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
| **GPO** | - **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Turn off notification area cleanup** |

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title: Configure the Windows Taskbar Using Policy Settings
description: Learn how to configure the Windows taskbar to provide quick access to the tools and applications that users need most.
ms.topic: how-to
ms.date: 11/07/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
ms.collection:
- essentials-manage
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title: Configure the Windows Taskbar Pinned Apps with Policy Settings
description: Learn how to configure the applications pinned to the Windows taskbar.
ms.topic: how-to
ms.date: 11/07/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
appliesto:
zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10
---
@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10
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).
> If you're looking for OEM information, see the article [Customize the Taskbar][OEM-1].
To learn about all the policy settings to customize the taskbar layout and configure the taskbar behaviors, see [Taskbar policy settings](policy-settings.md).
@ -20,35 +20,47 @@ To learn about all the policy settings to customize the taskbar layout and confi
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"
- 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
- By default, any pins provisioned via policy settings are restored upon the next policy update cycle, even when users unpin them
- On [Windows Insider (Beta Channel)][KB-1] devices, users can unpin apps pinned via policy settings, if allowed by the policy. The pins won't be repinned during the next policy update cycle
- 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 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)
:::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
::: zone pivot="windows-10"
- 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 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)
:::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
## 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).
1. Create the XML file. You can start with the [XML example](#taskbar-layout) and modify it to meet your requirements
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)
### Taskbar configuration and policy refresh
@ -58,21 +70,21 @@ Depending on the method you use to configure the taskbar, the configuration is r
|--|--|
| Configuration service provider (CSP) | Every 8 hours or based on the [ConfigRefresh](/windows/client-management/mdm/dmclient-csp#deviceproviderprovideridconfigrefresh) interval. |
| Provisioning package (PPKG) | Each time the `explorer.exe` process restarts. |
| Group policy (GPO) | In case of a group policy change. |
| Group policy (GPO) | If a group policy changes. |
> [!CAUTION]
> [!NOTE]
> The use of the `Import-StartLayout` PowerShell cmdlet to provision the Taskbar layout is no longer supported in Windows 11.
::: 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.
>If you use GPO and your configuration only contains a taskbar layout, the default Windows tile layout is applied and can't 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
## Taskbar layout
Here you can find an example of taskbar layout that you can use as a reference:
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### 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).
> [!IMPORTANT]
> The XML format must adhere to the [XML schema definition (XSD)](xsd.md).
You can change the apps pinned to the taskbar by modifying the `<TaskbarLayout>` node.
1. In the `<taskbar:TaskbarPinList>` node, add (or remove) the apps you want pinned. You can pin Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps and desktop apps:
- `<taskbar:UWA>`: Select this option for UWP apps. Add the *AUMID* of the UWP app.
- `<taskbar:DesktopApp>`: Select this option for desktop apps. Add the *Desktop Application ID* or the *Desktop Application Link Path* of the desktop app.
- `<taskbar:UWA>`: Select this option for UWP apps. Add the *AUMID* of the UWP app
- `<taskbar:DesktopApp>`: Select this option for desktop apps. Add the *Desktop Application ID* or the *Desktop Application Link Path* of the desktop app
1. In the `<CustomTaskbarLayoutCollection>` 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"`:
- `<CustomTaskbarLayoutCollection>`: Keeps the default pinned apps. After the default apps, the apps you add are pinned.
- `<CustomTaskbarLayoutCollection PinListPlacement="Replace">`: 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 `<taskbar:TaskbarPinList>`, include the default apps you still want pinned.
1. In the `<defaultlayout:TaskbarLayout>` node, use `region=" | "` to use different taskbar configurations based on the device locale and region.
1. Save the file.
- `<CustomTaskbarLayoutCollection>`: Keeps the default pinned apps. After the default apps, the apps you add are pinned
- `<CustomTaskbarLayoutCollection PinListPlacement="Replace">`: 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 `<taskbar:TaskbarPinList>`, include the default apps you still want pinned
1. In the `<defaultlayout:TaskbarLayout>` node, use `region=" | "` to use different taskbar configurations based on the device locale and region
1. Save the file
::: zone pivot="windows-11"
#### PinGeneration
[!INCLUDE [insider-setting](../includes/insider-setting.md)]
On [Windows Insider (Beta Channel)][KB-1] devices, you can allow certain pinned apps to be unpinned by users. This is useful when you want to allow users to unpin apps that are pinned via policy settings, but you don't want the pins to be pinned again during the next policy update cycle.
To use this option, add `PinGeneration="1"` to the pins you want to allow users to unpin. The value of `PinGeneration` can be any number, and it's used to identify the pin version. If the value changes, the app is pinned again during the next policy update cycle. This allows IT admins to repin an app, if needed.
Here's the logic used by `PinGeneration`:
- When `PinGeneration` isn't defined, users can unpin that element, but the pin is repinned during the next policy update cycle
- When `PinGeneration` is defined, users can unpin that element, and the pin isn't repinned during the next policy update cycle
- When the `PinGeneration` value changes, for example from `1` to `2`, the element is pinned again, even if the user unpinned it previously
- Every `PinGeneration` number is specific to an app. You can define a value of `1` for one app, and a value of `2` for another app
- If you remove the `PinGeneration` attribute, the app is repinned during the next policy update cycle even if the user unpinned it previously. This is the default behavior
Some tips for using `PinGeneration`:
- Define `PinGeneration` with a starting value of `1` and increment the number each time you want to repin the app. This way, if the user unpins the app, it's not repinned until you change the number again
- For simple management, always increment the `PinGeneration` number and don't reuse numbers
> [!CAUTION]
> The `PinGeneration` option is only available on [Windows Insider (Beta Channel)][KB-1] devices. Only assign this policy to such devices, otherwise the taskbar pins don't apply.
>
>- With Microsoft Intune you can use [filters](/intune/intune-service/fundamentals/filters) to target only devices with the required patch
>- With GPO you can use [WMI filters](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-r2-and-2008/cc732796(v=ws.11)) to target only devices with the required patch
::: zone-end
## Examples
For practical examples of how to add, remove, or replace pinned apps, see the following sections:
::: zone pivot="windows-10"
- [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)
::: zone-end
::: zone pivot="windows-11"
- [Add pins](#example-add-pins)
- [Remove default pins](#example-remove-pins)
- [Replace default pins](#example-replace-pins)
- [Allow unpinning of specific apps](#example-allow-unpinning-of-specific-apps)
- [Configure the taskbar by country or region](#example-configure-the-taskbar-by-country-or-region)
::: zone-end
#### Example: add pins
The `<CustomTaskbarLayoutCollection>` 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.
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:::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
::: zone pivot="windows-11"
#### Example: allow unpinning of specific apps
> [!NOTE]
> The option to allow users to unpin apps is only available on [Windows Insider (Beta Channel)][KB-1] devices.
In the following XML example, three apps are pinned to the taskbar. Two apps are pinned with the `PinGeneration` attribute, allowing users to unpin them and preventing repinning during the next policy update cycle.
[!INCLUDE [example-replace-pins](includes/example-add-pins-pingeneration.md)]
**Before and after:**
:::image type="content" source="images/pin-add-pingeneration-11.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Windows 11 taskbar, before and after adding pins with the Microsoft 365 companion apps." border="false" lightbox="images/pin-add-pingeneration-11.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 `<TaskbarPinList>` node has region matching the one configured on the device, then the configuration applies.
- If the `<TaskbarPinList>` node doesn't have a region matching the one configured on the device, then the first `<TaskbarPinList>` node without region applies.
- If the `<TaskbarPinList>` node has region matching the one configured on the device, then the configuration applies
- If the `<TaskbarPinList>` node doesn't have a region matching the one configured on the device, then the first `<TaskbarPinList>` node without region applies
> [!NOTE]
> [Look up country and region codes (use the ISO Short column)](/previous-versions/commerce-server/ee799297(v=cs.20))
@ -193,7 +269,7 @@ You can configure devices using the [Start CSP][WIN-1]. Use one of the following
- **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* or *linearize*. If customizations.xml is being modified directly instead of using the WCD editor, the XML brackets need to be escaped / replaced with \&lt; and \&gt; entity encodings. Single and double quote characters do not need to be escaped.
> 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* or *linearize*. If customizations.xml is being modified directly instead of using the WCD editor, the XML brackets need to be escaped / replaced with \&lt; and \&gt; entity encodings. Single and double quote characters don't need to be escaped.
[!INCLUDE [provisioning-package-2](../../../includes/configure/provisioning-package-2.md)]
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## User experience
After the taskbar layout is applied, 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.
::: zone pivot="windows-10"
After the taskbar layout is applied, users must sign out and sign in again to get the new layout. Unless prohibited via policy settings, users can add pins, remove pins, and change their order.
Any pins provisioned via policy settings are restored upon the next policy refresh, even when users unpin them.
::: zone-end
::: zone pivot="windows-11"
After the taskbar layout is applied, users must sign out and sign in again to get the new layout. Unless prohibited via policy settings, users can add pins, remove pins, and change their order.
- By default, any pins provisioned via policy settings are restored upon the next policy update cycle, even when users unpin them
- Pins defined with the `PinGeneration` attribute can be unpinned from the taskbar, and aren't repinned during the next policy update cycle
::: zone-end
### 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.
- 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 users pinned elements to the taskbar, then those items remain. New pins appear after the existing user-pinned elements
- 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:
@ -244,6 +330,14 @@ Learn more about the options available to configure Start menu settings using th
- [Taskbar policy settings](policy-settings.md)
---
### :::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/feedback.svg" border="false"::: Provide feedback
To provide feedback, open [**Feedback Hub**][FHUB] and use the category **Desktop Environment** > **Taskbar**.
<!--links-->
[FHUB]: feedback-hub://?tabid=2&newFeedback=true&feedbackType=1
[OEM-1]: /windows-hardware/customize/desktop/customize-the-windows-11-taskbar
[WIN-1]: /windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start
[MEM-1]: /mem/intune/configuration/custom-settings-windows-10
[KB-1]: /windows-insider/flight-hub

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title: List of the Policy Settings To Configure the Windows Taskbar
description: Learn about the CSP and GPO policy settings to configure the Windows taskbar.
ms.topic: reference
ms.date: 11/07/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
appliesto:
zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10
---
@ -25,8 +25,7 @@ Select one of the tabs to see the list of available settings:
|Setting Name|CSP|GPO|
|-|-|-|
|[Allow widgets](#allow-widgets)|✅|✅|
|[Configure Start layout](#configure-start-layout)|✅|✅|
|[Configures search on the taskbar](#configures-search-on-the-taskbar)|✅|✅|
|[Configures search on the taskbar](#configure-search-on-the-taskbar)|✅|✅|
|[Do not display or track items in Jump Lists from remote locations](#do-not-display-or-track-items-in-jump-lists-from-remote-locations)|❌|✅|
|[Hide recent jumplists](#hide-recent-jumplists)|✅|✅|
|[Hide the TaskView button](#hide-the-taskview-button)|✅|✅|
@ -35,7 +34,10 @@ Select one of the tabs to see the list of available settings:
|[Remove pinned programs from the Taskbar](#remove-pinned-programs-from-the-taskbar)|❌|✅|
|[Remove Quick Settings](#remove-quick-settings)|✅|✅|
|[Show additional calendar](#show-additional-calendar)|❌|✅|
|[Show notification bell icon](#show-notification-bell-icon)|✅|✅|
|[Simplify Quick Settings Layout](#simplify-quick-settings-layout)|✅|✅|
|[Start layout](#start-layout)|✅|✅|
|[Turn off abbreviated date and time format](#turn-off-abbreviated-date-and-time-format)|✅|✅|
|[Turn off automatic promotion of notification icons to the taskbar](#turn-off-automatic-promotion-of-notification-icons-to-the-taskbar)|❌|✅|
::: zone-end
@ -45,8 +47,7 @@ Select one of the tabs to see the list of available settings:
|Setting Name|CSP|GPO|
|-|-|-|
|[Allow widgets](#allow-widgets)|✅|✅|
|[Configure Start layout](#configure-start-layout)|✅|✅|
|[Configures search on the taskbar](#configures-search-on-the-taskbar)|✅|✅|
|[Configures search on the taskbar](#configure-search-on-the-taskbar)|✅|✅|
|[Do not display or track items in Jump Lists from remote locations](#do-not-display-or-track-items-in-jump-lists-from-remote-locations)|❌|✅|
|[Hide recent jumplists](#hide-recent-jumplists)|✅|✅|
|[Hide the notification area](#hide-the-notification-area)|❌|✅|
@ -59,14 +60,14 @@ Select one of the tabs to see the list of available settings:
|[Remove the People Bar from the taskbar](#remove-the-people-bar-from-the-taskbar)|✅|✅|
|[Remove the volume control icon](#remove-the-volume-control-icon)|❌|✅|
|[Show additional calendar](#show-additional-calendar)|❌|✅|
|[Start layout](#start-layout)|✅|✅|
|[Turn off automatic promotion of notification icons to the taskbar](#turn-off-automatic-promotion-of-notification-icons-to-the-taskbar)|❌|✅|
|[Turn off notification area cleanup](#turn-off-notification-area-cleanup)|❌|✅|
::: zone-end
[!INCLUDE [allow-widgets](includes/allow-widgets.md)]
[!INCLUDE [configure-start-layout](includes/configure-start-layout.md)]
[!INCLUDE [configures-search-on-the-taskbar](includes/configures-search-on-the-taskbar.md)]
[!INCLUDE [configure-search-on-the-taskbar](includes/configure-search-on-the-taskbar.md)]
[!INCLUDE [do-not-display-or-track-items-in-jump-lists-from-remote-locations](includes/do-not-display-or-track-items-in-jump-lists-from-remote-locations.md)]
::: zone pivot="windows-10"
@ -98,9 +99,16 @@ Select one of the tabs to see the list of available settings:
[!INCLUDE [show-additional-calendar](includes/show-additional-calendar.md)]
::: zone pivot="windows-11"
[!INCLUDE [show-notification-bell-icon](includes/show-notification-bell-icon.md)]
[!INCLUDE [simplify-quick-settings-layout](includes/simplify-quick-settings-layout.md)]
::: zone-end
[!INCLUDE [start-layout](includes/start-layout.md)]
::: zone pivot="windows-11"
[!INCLUDE [turn-off-abbreviated-date-time-format](includes/turn-off-abbreviated-date-time-format.md)]
::: zone-end
[!INCLUDE [turn-off-automatic-promotion-of-notification-icons-to-the-taskbar](includes/turn-off-automatic-promotion-of-notification-icons-to-the-taskbar.md)]
::: zone pivot="windows-10"

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@ -2,9 +2,9 @@ items:
- name: Overview
href: index.md
displayName: Configure the Windows taskbar
- name: Policy settings
href: policy-settings.md
- name: Configure the pinned applications
href: pinned-apps.md
- name: Policy settings
href: policy-settings.md
- name: XML schema definition (XSD)
href: xsd.md

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@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
title: Windows Taskbar XML Schema Definition (XSD)
description: Reference article about the Taskbar XML schema definition (XSD).
ms.topic: reference
ms.date: 11/11/2024
ms.date: 04/03/2025
---
# Taskbar XML Schema Definition (XSD)
@ -32,7 +32,6 @@ This reference article contains the Taskbar XML schema definition (XSD).
<xsd:choice minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="unbounded">
<xsd:element name="UWA" type="local:ct_PinnedUWA" />
<xsd:element name="DesktopApp" type="local:ct_PinnedDesktopApp" />
<xsd:element name="SecondaryTile" type="local:ct_TaskbarSecondaryTile" />
</xsd:choice>
</xsd:sequence>
<xsd:attribute name="Region" type="xsd:string" use="optional" />
@ -59,3 +58,56 @@ This reference article contains the Taskbar XML schema definition (XSD).
</xsd:schema>
```
## TaskbarLayout with PinGeneration
[!INCLUDE [insider-setting](../includes/insider-setting.md)]
```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<xsd:schema xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"
xmlns:local="http://schemas.microsoft.com/Start/2014/TaskbarLayout"
targetNamespace="http://schemas.microsoft.com/Start/2014/TaskbarLayout"
elementFormDefault="qualified">
<xsd:complexType name="ct_PinnedUWA">
<xsd:attribute name="AppUserModelID" type="xsd:string" />
<xsd:attribute name="PinGeneration" type="xsd:nonNegativeInteger" use="optional" />
</xsd:complexType>
<xsd:complexType name="ct_PinnedDesktopApp">
<xsd:attribute name="DesktopApplicationID" type="xsd:string" />
<xsd:attribute name="DesktopApplicationLinkPath" type="xsd:string" />
<xsd:attribute name="PinGeneration" type="xsd:nonNegativeInteger" use="optional" />
</xsd:complexType>
<xsd:complexType name="ct_TaskbarPinList">
<xsd:sequence>
<xsd:choice minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="unbounded">
<xsd:element name="UWA" type="local:ct_PinnedUWA" />
<xsd:element name="DesktopApp" type="local:ct_PinnedDesktopApp" />
</xsd:choice>
</xsd:sequence>
<xsd:attribute name="Region" type="xsd:string" use="optional" />
</xsd:complexType>
<xsd:simpleType name="st_TaskbarPinListPlacement">
<xsd:restriction base="xsd:string">
<xsd:enumeration value="Append" />
<xsd:enumeration value="Replace" />
</xsd:restriction>
</xsd:simpleType>
<xsd:attributeGroup name="ag_SelectionAttributes">
<xsd:attribute name="SKU" type="xsd:string" use="optional"/>
<xsd:attribute name="Region" type="xsd:string" use="optional"/>
</xsd:attributeGroup>
<xsd:complexType name="ct_TaskbarLayout">
<xsd:sequence>
<xsd:element name="TaskbarPinList" type="local:ct_TaskbarPinList" minOccurs="1" maxOccurs="1" />
</xsd:sequence>
<xsd:attributeGroup ref="local:ag_SelectionAttributes"/>
</xsd:complexType>
</xsd:schema>
```