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title: ADMX_SoundRec Policy CSP
description: Learn more about the ADMX_SoundRec Area in Policy CSP.
ms.date: 08/06/2024
---

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# Policy CSP - ADMX_SoundRec

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

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## Soundrec_DiableApplication_TitleText_1

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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 2004 with [KB5005101](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5005101) [10.0.19041.1202] and later <br> ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with [KB5005101](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5005101) [10.0.19042.1202] and later <br> ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with [KB5005101](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5005101) [10.0.19043.1202] and later <br> ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later |
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```User
./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_SoundRec/Soundrec_DiableApplication_TitleText_1
```
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Specifies whether Sound Recorder can run.

Sound Recorder is a feature of Microsoft Windows Vista that can be used to record sound from an audio input device where the recorded sound is encoded and saved as an audio file.

- If you enable this policy setting, Sound Recorder won't run.

- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Sound Recorder can be run.
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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 | Soundrec_DiableApplication_TitleText_1 |
| Friendly Name | Do not allow Sound Recorder to run |
| Location | User Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Sound Recorder |
| Registry Key Name | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\SoundRecorder |
| Registry Value Name | Soundrec |
| ADMX File Name | SoundRec.admx |
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## Soundrec_DiableApplication_TitleText_2

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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 2004 with [KB5005101](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5005101) [10.0.19041.1202] and later <br> ✅ Windows 10, version 20H2 with [KB5005101](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5005101) [10.0.19042.1202] and later <br> ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 with [KB5005101](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5005101) [10.0.19043.1202] and later <br> ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later |
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<!-- Soundrec_DiableApplication_TitleText_2-OmaUri-Begin -->
```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_SoundRec/Soundrec_DiableApplication_TitleText_2
```
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Specifies whether Sound Recorder can run.

Sound Recorder is a feature of Microsoft Windows Vista that can be used to record sound from an audio input device where the recorded sound is encoded and saved as an audio file.

- If you enable this policy setting, Sound Recorder won't run.

- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Sound Recorder can be run.
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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 | Soundrec_DiableApplication_TitleText_2 |
| Friendly Name | Do not allow Sound Recorder to run |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Sound Recorder |
| Registry Key Name | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\SoundRecorder |
| Registry Value Name | Soundrec |
| ADMX File Name | SoundRec.admx |
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## Related articles

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