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title: Desktop Policy CSP
description: Learn more about the Desktop Area in Policy CSP.
ms.date: 01/18/2024
---

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# Policy CSP - Desktop

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

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## PreventUserRedirectionOfProfileFolders

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| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|:--|:--|:--|
| ❌ Device <br> ✅ User | ✅ Pro <br> ✅ Enterprise <br> ✅ Education <br> ✅ Windows SE <br> ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC | ✅ Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later |
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```User
./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Desktop/PreventUserRedirectionOfProfileFolders
```
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Prevents users from changing the path to their profile folders.

By default, a user can change the location of their individual profile folders like Documents, Music etc. by typing a new path in the Locations tab of the folder's Properties dialog box.

If you enable this setting, users are unable to type a new location in the Target box.
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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 | DisablePersonalDirChange |
| Friendly Name | Prohibit User from manually redirecting Profile Folders |
| Location | User Configuration |
| Path | Desktop |
| Registry Key Name | Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer |
| Registry Value Name | DisablePersonalDirChange |
| ADMX File Name | Desktop.admx |
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## Related articles

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