---
title: ADMX_ExternalBoot Policy CSP
description: Learn more about the ADMX_ExternalBoot Area in Policy CSP
author: vinaypamnani-msft
manager: aaroncz
ms.author: vinpa
ms.date: 12/21/2022
ms.localizationpriority: medium
ms.prod: windows-client
ms.technology: itpro-manage
ms.topic: reference
---

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# Policy CSP - ADMX_ExternalBoot

> [!TIP]
> Some of these are ADMX-backed policies and require a special SyncML format to enable or disable.  For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md).
>
> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as &lt;Format&gt;chr&lt;/Format&gt;. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy).
>
> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it.  For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect).

<!-- ADMX_ExternalBoot-Editable-Begin -->
<!-- Add any additional information about this policy here. Anything outside this section will get overwritten. -->
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## PortableOperatingSystem_Hibernate

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| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|:--|:--|:--|
| :heavy_check_mark: Device <br> :x: User | :x: Home <br> :heavy_check_mark: Pro <br> :heavy_check_mark: Enterprise <br> :heavy_check_mark: Education <br> :heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 2004 [10.0.19041.1202] and later <br> :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 2009 [10.0.19042.1202] and later <br> :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 21H1 [10.0.19043.1202] and later <br> :heavy_check_mark: Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later |
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<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Hibernate-OmaUri-Begin -->
```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_ExternalBoot/PortableOperatingSystem_Hibernate
```
<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Hibernate-OmaUri-End -->

<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Hibernate-Description-Begin -->
<!-- Description-Source-ADMX -->
Specifies whether the PC can use the hibernation sleep state (S4) when started from a Windows To Go workspace.

If you enable this setting, Windows, when started from a Windows To Go workspace, can hibernate the PC.

If you disable or don't configure this setting, Windows, when started from a Windows To Go workspace, can't hibernate the PC.
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<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Hibernate-Editable-Begin -->
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**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
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<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Hibernate-AdmxBacked-Begin -->
> [!TIP]
> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires SyncML format for configuration. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md).

**ADMX mapping**:

| Name | Value |
|:--|:--|
| Name | PortableOperatingSystem_Hibernate_DisplayName |
| Friendly Name | Allow hibernate (S4) when starting from a Windows To Go workspace |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Portable Operating System |
| Registry Key Name | System\CurrentControlSet\Policies\Microsoft\PortableOperatingSystem |
| Registry Value Name | Hibernate |
| ADMX File Name | ExternalBoot.admx |
<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Hibernate-AdmxBacked-End -->

<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Hibernate-Examples-Begin -->
<!-- Add any examples for this policy here. Examples outside this section will get overwritten. -->
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<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Launcher-Begin -->
## PortableOperatingSystem_Launcher

<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Launcher-Applicability-Begin -->
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|:--|:--|:--|
| :heavy_check_mark: Device <br> :x: User | :x: Home <br> :heavy_check_mark: Pro <br> :heavy_check_mark: Enterprise <br> :heavy_check_mark: Education <br> :heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 2004 [10.0.19041.1202] and later <br> :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 2009 [10.0.19042.1202] and later <br> :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 21H1 [10.0.19043.1202] and later <br> :heavy_check_mark: Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later |
<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Launcher-Applicability-End -->

<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Launcher-OmaUri-Begin -->
```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_ExternalBoot/PortableOperatingSystem_Launcher
```
<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Launcher-OmaUri-End -->

<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Launcher-Description-Begin -->
<!-- Description-Source-ADMX -->
This policy setting controls whether the PC will boot to Windows To Go if a USB device containing a Windows To Go workspace is connected, and controls whether users can make changes using the Windows To Go Startup Options Control Panel item.

If you enable this setting, booting to Windows To Go when a USB device is connected will be enabled, and users will not be able to make changes using the Windows To Go Startup Options Control Panel item.

If you disable this setting, booting to Windows To Go when a USB device is connected will not be enabled unless a user configures the option manually in the BIOS or other boot order configuration.

If you do not configure this setting, users who are members of the Administrators group can make changes using the Windows To Go Startup Options Control Panel item.
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**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
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> [!TIP]
> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires SyncML format for configuration. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md).

**ADMX mapping**:

| Name | Value |
|:--|:--|
| Name | PortableOperatingSystem_Launcher_DisplayName |
| Friendly Name | Windows To Go Default Startup Options |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Portable Operating System |
| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\PortableOperatingSystem |
| Registry Value Name | Launcher |
| ADMX File Name | ExternalBoot.admx |
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<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Launcher-Examples-Begin -->
<!-- Add any examples for this policy here. Examples outside this section will get overwritten. -->
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<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Sleep-Begin -->
## PortableOperatingSystem_Sleep

<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Sleep-Applicability-Begin -->
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|:--|:--|:--|
| :heavy_check_mark: Device <br> :x: User | :x: Home <br> :heavy_check_mark: Pro <br> :heavy_check_mark: Enterprise <br> :heavy_check_mark: Education <br> :heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 2004 [10.0.19041.1202] and later <br> :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 2009 [10.0.19042.1202] and later <br> :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 21H1 [10.0.19043.1202] and later <br> :heavy_check_mark: Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later |
<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Sleep-Applicability-End -->

<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Sleep-OmaUri-Begin -->
```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_ExternalBoot/PortableOperatingSystem_Sleep
```
<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Sleep-OmaUri-End -->

<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Sleep-Description-Begin -->
<!-- Description-Source-ADMX -->
Specifies whether the PC can use standby sleep states (S1-S3) when starting from a Windows To Go workspace.

If you enable this setting, Windows, when started from a Windows To Go workspace, can't use standby states to make the PC sleep.

If you disable or don't configure this setting, Windows, when started from a Windows To Go workspace, can use standby states to make the PC sleep.
<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Sleep-Description-End -->

<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Sleep-Editable-Begin -->
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<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Sleep-DFProperties-Begin -->
**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
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<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Sleep-AdmxBacked-Begin -->
> [!TIP]
> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires SyncML format for configuration. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md).

**ADMX mapping**:

| Name | Value |
|:--|:--|
| Name | PortableOperatingSystem_Sleep_DisplayName |
| Friendly Name | Disallow standby sleep states (S1-S3) when starting from a Windows to Go workspace |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Portable Operating System |
| Registry Key Name | System\CurrentControlSet\Policies\Microsoft\PortableOperatingSystem |
| Registry Value Name | Sleep |
| ADMX File Name | ExternalBoot.admx |
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<!-- PortableOperatingSystem_Sleep-Examples-Begin -->
<!-- Add any examples for this policy here. Examples outside this section will get overwritten. -->
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## Related articles

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