---
title: ADMX_DWM Policy CSP
description: Learn more about the ADMX_DWM 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_DWM

> [!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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<!-- Add any additional information about this policy here. Anything outside this section will get overwritten. -->
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<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_1-Begin -->
## DwmDefaultColorizationColor_1

<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_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 |
<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_1-Applicability-End -->

<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_1-OmaUri-Begin -->
```User
./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_DWM/DwmDefaultColorizationColor_1
```
<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_1-OmaUri-End -->

<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_1-Description-Begin -->
<!-- Description-Source-ADMX -->
This policy setting controls the default color for window frames when the user does not specify a color.

- If you enable this policy setting and specify a default color, this color is used in glass window frames, if the user does not specify a color.

- If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the default internal color is used, if the user does not specify a color.

> [!NOTE]
> This policy setting can be used in conjunction with the "Prevent color changes of window frames" setting, to enforce a specific color for window frames that cannot be changed by users.
<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_1-Description-End -->

<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_1-Editable-Begin -->
<!-- Add any additional information about this policy here. Anything outside this section will get overwritten. -->
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<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_1-DFProperties-Begin -->
**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_1-DFProperties-End -->

<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_1-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 | DwmDefaultColorizationColor_1 |
| Friendly Name | Specify a default color |
| Location | User Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Desktop Window Manager > Window Frame Coloring |
| Registry Key Name | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DWM |
| Registry Value Name | DefaultColorizationColorState |
| ADMX File Name | DWM.admx |
<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_1-AdmxBacked-End -->

<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_1-Examples-Begin -->
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<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_2-Begin -->
## DwmDefaultColorizationColor_2

<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_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 |
<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_2-Applicability-End -->

<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_2-OmaUri-Begin -->
```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_DWM/DwmDefaultColorizationColor_2
```
<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_2-OmaUri-End -->

<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_2-Description-Begin -->
<!-- Description-Source-ADMX -->
This policy setting controls the default color for window frames when the user does not specify a color.

- If you enable this policy setting and specify a default color, this color is used in glass window frames, if the user does not specify a color.

- If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the default internal color is used, if the user does not specify a color.

> [!NOTE]
> This policy setting can be used in conjunction with the "Prevent color changes of window frames" setting, to enforce a specific color for window frames that cannot be changed by users.
<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_2-Description-End -->

<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_2-Editable-Begin -->
<!-- Add any additional information about this policy here. Anything outside this section will get overwritten. -->
<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_2-Editable-End -->

<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_2-DFProperties-Begin -->
**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_2-DFProperties-End -->

<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_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 | DwmDefaultColorizationColor_2 |
| Friendly Name | Specify a default color |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Desktop Window Manager > Window Frame Coloring |
| Registry Key Name | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DWM |
| Registry Value Name | DefaultColorizationColorState |
| ADMX File Name | DWM.admx |
<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_2-AdmxBacked-End -->

<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_2-Examples-Begin -->
<!-- Add any examples for this policy here. Examples outside this section will get overwritten. -->
<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_2-Examples-End -->

<!-- DwmDefaultColorizationColor_2-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_1-Begin -->
## DwmDisallowAnimations_1

<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_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 |
<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_1-Applicability-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_1-OmaUri-Begin -->
```User
./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_DWM/DwmDisallowAnimations_1
```
<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_1-OmaUri-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_1-Description-Begin -->
<!-- Description-Source-ADMX -->
This policy setting controls the appearance of window animations such as those found when restoring, minimizing, and maximizing windows.

- If you enable this policy setting, window animations are turned off.

- If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, window animations are turned on.

Changing this policy setting requires a logoff for it to be applied.
<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_1-Description-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_1-Editable-Begin -->
<!-- Add any additional information about this policy here. Anything outside this section will get overwritten. -->
<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_1-Editable-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_1-DFProperties-Begin -->
**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_1-DFProperties-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_1-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 | DwmDisallowAnimations_1 |
| Friendly Name | Do not allow window animations |
| Location | User Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Desktop Window Manager |
| Registry Key Name | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DWM |
| Registry Value Name | DisallowAnimations |
| ADMX File Name | DWM.admx |
<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_1-AdmxBacked-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_1-Examples-Begin -->
<!-- Add any examples for this policy here. Examples outside this section will get overwritten. -->
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<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_2-Begin -->
## DwmDisallowAnimations_2

<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_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 |
<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_2-Applicability-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_2-OmaUri-Begin -->
```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_DWM/DwmDisallowAnimations_2
```
<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_2-OmaUri-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_2-Description-Begin -->
<!-- Description-Source-ADMX -->
This policy setting controls the appearance of window animations such as those found when restoring, minimizing, and maximizing windows.

- If you enable this policy setting, window animations are turned off.

- If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, window animations are turned on.

Changing this policy setting requires a logoff for it to be applied.
<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_2-Description-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_2-Editable-Begin -->
<!-- Add any additional information about this policy here. Anything outside this section will get overwritten. -->
<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_2-Editable-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_2-DFProperties-Begin -->
**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_2-DFProperties-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_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 | DwmDisallowAnimations_2 |
| Friendly Name | Do not allow window animations |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Desktop Window Manager |
| Registry Key Name | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DWM |
| Registry Value Name | DisallowAnimations |
| ADMX File Name | DWM.admx |
<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_2-AdmxBacked-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_2-Examples-Begin -->
<!-- Add any examples for this policy here. Examples outside this section will get overwritten. -->
<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_2-Examples-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowAnimations_2-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_1-Begin -->
## DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_1

<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_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 |
<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_1-Applicability-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_1-OmaUri-Begin -->
```User
./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_DWM/DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_1
```
<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_1-OmaUri-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_1-Description-Begin -->
<!-- Description-Source-ADMX -->
This policy setting controls the ability to change the color of window frames.

- If you enable this policy setting, you prevent users from changing the default window frame color.

- If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, you allow users to change the default window frame color.

> [!NOTE]
> This policy setting can be used in conjunction with the "Specify a default color for window frames" policy setting, to enforce a specific color for window frames that cannot be changed by users.
<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_1-Description-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_1-Editable-Begin -->
<!-- Add any additional information about this policy here. Anything outside this section will get overwritten. -->
<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_1-Editable-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_1-DFProperties-Begin -->
**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_1-DFProperties-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_1-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 | DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_1 |
| Friendly Name | Do not allow color changes |
| Location | User Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Desktop Window Manager > Window Frame Coloring |
| Registry Key Name | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DWM |
| Registry Value Name | DisallowColorizationColorChanges |
| ADMX File Name | DWM.admx |
<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_1-AdmxBacked-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_1-Examples-Begin -->
<!-- Add any examples for this policy here. Examples outside this section will get overwritten. -->
<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_1-Examples-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_1-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_2-Begin -->
## DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_2

<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_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 |
<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_2-Applicability-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_2-OmaUri-Begin -->
```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_DWM/DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_2
```
<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_2-OmaUri-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_2-Description-Begin -->
<!-- Description-Source-ADMX -->
This policy setting controls the ability to change the color of window frames.

- If you enable this policy setting, you prevent users from changing the default window frame color.

- If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, you allow users to change the default window frame color.

> [!NOTE]
> This policy setting can be used in conjunction with the "Specify a default color for window frames" policy setting, to enforce a specific color for window frames that cannot be changed by users.
<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_2-Description-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_2-Editable-Begin -->
<!-- Add any additional information about this policy here. Anything outside this section will get overwritten. -->
<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_2-Editable-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_2-DFProperties-Begin -->
**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_2-DFProperties-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_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 | DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_2 |
| Friendly Name | Do not allow color changes |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Desktop Window Manager > Window Frame Coloring |
| Registry Key Name | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DWM |
| Registry Value Name | DisallowColorizationColorChanges |
| ADMX File Name | DWM.admx |
<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_2-AdmxBacked-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_2-Examples-Begin -->
<!-- Add any examples for this policy here. Examples outside this section will get overwritten. -->
<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_2-Examples-End -->

<!-- DwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_2-End -->

<!-- ADMX_DWM-CspMoreInfo-Begin -->
<!-- Add any additional information about this CSP here. Anything outside this section will get overwritten. -->
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