---
title: ADMX_Winsrv Policy CSP
description: Learn more about the ADMX_Winsrv Area in Policy CSP.
author: vinaypamnani-msft
manager: aaroncz
ms.author: vinpa
ms.date: 05/10/2023
ms.localizationpriority: medium
ms.prod: windows-client
ms.technology: itpro-manage
ms.topic: reference
---

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# Policy CSP - ADMX_Winsrv

[!INCLUDE [ADMX-backed CSP tip](includes/mdm-admx-csp-note.md)]

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## AllowBlockingAppsAtShutdown

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| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|:--|:--|:--|
| ✅ Device <br> ❌ User | ✅ Pro <br> ✅ Enterprise <br> ✅ Education <br> ✅ Windows SE | ✅ Windows 10, version 2004 [10.0.19041.1202] and later <br> ✅ Windows 10, version 2009 [10.0.19042.1202] and later <br> ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 [10.0.19043.1202] and later <br> ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later |
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```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_Winsrv/AllowBlockingAppsAtShutdown
```
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This policy setting specifies whether Windows will allow console applications and GUI applications without visible top-level windows to block or cancel shutdown. By default, such applications are automatically terminated if they attempt to cancel shutdown or block it indefinitely.

- If you enable this setting, console applications or GUI applications without visible top-level windows that block or cancel shutdown won't be automatically terminated during shutdown.

- If you disable or don't configure this setting, these applications will be automatically terminated during shutdown, helping to ensure that Windows can shut down faster and more smoothly.
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> [!NOTE]
> This policy setting applies to all sites in Trusted zones.
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**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | `chr` (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
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[!INCLUDE [ADMX-backed policy note](includes/mdm-admx-policy-note.md)]

**ADMX mapping**:

| Name | Value |
|:--|:--|
| Name | AllowBlockingAppsAtShutdown |
| Friendly Name | Turn off automatic termination of applications that block or cancel shutdown |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | System > Shutdown Options |
| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System |
| Registry Value Name | AllowBlockingAppsAtShutdown |
| ADMX File Name | Winsrv.admx |
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## Related articles

[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md)