---
title: Speech Policy CSP
description: Learn more about the Speech Area in Policy CSP
author: vinaypamnani-msft
manager: aaroncz
ms.author: vinpa
ms.date: 12/09/2022
ms.localizationpriority: medium
ms.prod: windows-client
ms.technology: itpro-manage
ms.topic: reference
---

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# Policy CSP - Speech

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## AllowSpeechModelUpdate

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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/Speech/AllowSpeechModelUpdate
```
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Specifies whether the device will receive updates to the speech recognition and speech synthesis models.

A speech model contains data used by the speech engine to convert audio to text (or vice-versa). The models are periodically updated to improve accuracy and performance. Models are non-executable data files.

If enabled (default), the device will periodically check for updated speech models and then download them from a Microsoft service using the Background Internet Transfer Service (BITS).
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**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | int |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Default Value  | 1 |
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**Allowed values**:

| Value | Description |
|:--|:--|
| 0 | Not allowed. |
| 1 (Default) | Allowed. |
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**Group policy mapping**:

| Name | Value |
|:--|:--|
| Name | AllowSpeechModelUpdate |
| Friendly Name | Allow Automatic Update of Speech Data |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Speech |
| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Speech |
| Registry Value Name | AllowSpeechModelUpdate |
| ADMX File Name | Speech.admx |
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## Related articles

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