---
title: Maps Policy CSP
description: Learn more about the Maps 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 - Maps

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## AllowOfflineMapsDownloadOverMeteredConnection

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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 1607 [10.0.14393] and later |
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```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Maps/AllowOfflineMapsDownloadOverMeteredConnection
```
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Allows the download and update of map data over metered connections. After the policy is applied, you can verify the settings in the user interface in System > Offline Maps.
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**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | int |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Default Value  | 65535 |
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**Allowed values**:

| Value | Description |
|:--|:--|
| 0 | Disabled. Force disable auto-update over metered connection. |
| 1 | Enabled. Force enable auto-update over metered connection. |
| 65535 (Default) | Not configured. User's choice. |
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## EnableOfflineMapsAutoUpdate

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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 1607 [10.0.14393] and later |
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<!-- EnableOfflineMapsAutoUpdate-OmaUri-Begin -->
```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Maps/EnableOfflineMapsAutoUpdate
```
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Disables the automatic download and update of map data. After the policy is applied, you can verify the settings in the user interface in System > Offline Maps.
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**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | int |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Default Value  | 65535 |
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**Allowed values**:

| Value | Description |
|:--|:--|
| 0 | Disabled. Force off auto-update. |
| 1 | Enabled. Force on auto-update. |
| 65535 (Default) | Not configured. User's choice. |
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**Group policy mapping**:

| Name | Value |
|:--|:--|
| Name | TurnOffAutoUpdate |
| Friendly Name | Turn off Automatic Download and Update of Map Data |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Maps |
| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Maps |
| Registry Value Name | AutoDownloadAndUpdateMapData |
| ADMX File Name | WinMaps.admx |
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## Related articles

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