---
title: ADMX_WindowsColorSystem Policy CSP
description: Learn more about the ADMX_WindowsColorSystem Area in Policy CSP.
author: vinaypamnani-msft
manager: aaroncz
ms.author: vinpa
ms.date: 01/09/2023
ms.localizationpriority: medium
ms.prod: windows-client
ms.technology: itpro-manage
ms.topic: reference
---

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# Policy CSP - ADMX_WindowsColorSystem

> [!TIP]
> This CSP contains ADMX-backed policies which require a special SyncML format to enable or disable. You must specify the data type in the SyncML as &lt;Format&gt;chr&lt;/Format&gt;. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md).
>
> 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).

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## ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_1

<!-- ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_1-Applicability-Begin -->
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|:--|:--|:--|
| :x: Device <br> :heavy_check_mark: 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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<!-- ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_1-OmaUri-Begin -->
```User
./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_WindowsColorSystem/ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_1
```
<!-- ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_1-OmaUri-End -->

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<!-- Description-Source-ADMX -->
This policy setting affects the ability of users to install or uninstall color profiles.

- If you enable this policy setting, users cannot install new color profiles or uninstall previously installed color profiles.

- If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, all users can install new color profiles. Standard users can uninstall color profiles that they previously installed. Administrators will be able to uninstall all color profiles.
<!-- ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_1-Description-End -->

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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 an example of SyncML format, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy).

**ADMX mapping**:

| Name | Value |
|:--|:--|
| Name | ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_1 |
| Friendly Name | Prohibit installing or uninstalling color profiles |
| Location | User Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Windows Color System |
| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsColorSystem |
| Registry Value Name | ProhibitInstallUninstall |
| ADMX File Name | WindowsColorSystem.admx |
<!-- ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_1-AdmxBacked-End -->

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## ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_2

<!-- ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_2-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 |
<!-- ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_2-Applicability-End -->

<!-- ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_2-OmaUri-Begin -->
```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_WindowsColorSystem/ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_2
```
<!-- ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_2-OmaUri-End -->

<!-- ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_2-Description-Begin -->
<!-- Description-Source-ADMX -->
This policy setting affects the ability of users to install or uninstall color profiles.

- If you enable this policy setting, users cannot install new color profiles or uninstall previously installed color profiles.

- If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, all users can install new color profiles. Standard users can uninstall color profiles that they previously installed. Administrators will be able to uninstall all color profiles.
<!-- ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_2-Description-End -->

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**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
<!-- ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_2-DFProperties-End -->

<!-- ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_2-AdmxBacked-Begin -->
> [!TIP]
> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires SyncML format for configuration. For an example of SyncML format, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy).

**ADMX mapping**:

| Name | Value |
|:--|:--|
| Name | ProhibitChangingInstalledProfileList_2 |
| Friendly Name | Prohibit installing or uninstalling color profiles |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Windows Color System |
| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsColorSystem |
| Registry Value Name | ProhibitInstallUninstall |
| ADMX File Name | WindowsColorSystem.admx |
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## Related articles

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