---
title: SystemServices Policy CSP
description: Learn more about the SystemServices Area in Policy CSP.
author: vinaypamnani-msft
manager: aaroncz
ms.author: vinpa
ms.date: 08/10/2023
ms.localizationpriority: medium
ms.prod: windows-client
ms.technology: itpro-manage
ms.topic: reference
---

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# Policy CSP - SystemServices

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## ConfigureHomeGroupListenerServiceStartupMode

<!-- ConfigureHomeGroupListenerServiceStartupMode-Applicability-Begin -->
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|:--|:--|:--|
| ✅ Device <br> ❌ User | ✅ Pro <br> ✅ Enterprise <br> ✅ Education <br> ✅ Windows SE <br> ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC | ✅ Windows 10, version 1803 [10.0.17134] and later |
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<!-- ConfigureHomeGroupListenerServiceStartupMode-OmaUri-Begin -->
```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/SystemServices/ConfigureHomeGroupListenerServiceStartupMode
```
<!-- ConfigureHomeGroupListenerServiceStartupMode-OmaUri-End -->

<!-- ConfigureHomeGroupListenerServiceStartupMode-Description-Begin -->
<!-- Description-Source-DDF -->
This setting determines whether the service's start type is Automatic(2), Manual(3), Disabled(4). Default: Manual.
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**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | `int` |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Allowed Values | Range: `[2-4]` |
| Default Value  | 3 |
<!-- ConfigureHomeGroupListenerServiceStartupMode-DFProperties-End -->

<!-- ConfigureHomeGroupListenerServiceStartupMode-GpMapping-Begin -->
**Group policy mapping**:

| Name | Value |
|:--|:--|
| Name | HomeGroup Listener |
| Path | Windows Settings > Security Settings > System Services |
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<!-- ConfigureHomeGroupProviderServiceStartupMode-Begin -->
## ConfigureHomeGroupProviderServiceStartupMode

<!-- ConfigureHomeGroupProviderServiceStartupMode-Applicability-Begin -->
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|:--|:--|:--|
| ✅ Device <br> ❌ User | ✅ Pro <br> ✅ Enterprise <br> ✅ Education <br> ✅ Windows SE <br> ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC | ✅ Windows 10, version 1803 [10.0.17134] and later |
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<!-- ConfigureHomeGroupProviderServiceStartupMode-OmaUri-Begin -->
```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/SystemServices/ConfigureHomeGroupProviderServiceStartupMode
```
<!-- ConfigureHomeGroupProviderServiceStartupMode-OmaUri-End -->

<!-- ConfigureHomeGroupProviderServiceStartupMode-Description-Begin -->
<!-- Description-Source-DDF -->
This setting determines whether the service's start type is Automatic(2), Manual(3), Disabled(4). Default: Manual.
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<!-- ConfigureHomeGroupProviderServiceStartupMode-DFProperties-Begin -->
**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | `int` |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Allowed Values | Range: `[2-4]` |
| Default Value  | 3 |
<!-- ConfigureHomeGroupProviderServiceStartupMode-DFProperties-End -->

<!-- ConfigureHomeGroupProviderServiceStartupMode-GpMapping-Begin -->
**Group policy mapping**:

| Name | Value |
|:--|:--|
| Name | HomeGroup Provider |
| Path | Windows Settings > Security Settings > System Services |
<!-- ConfigureHomeGroupProviderServiceStartupMode-GpMapping-End -->

<!-- ConfigureHomeGroupProviderServiceStartupMode-Examples-Begin -->
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<!-- ConfigureXboxAccessoryManagementServiceStartupMode-Begin -->
## ConfigureXboxAccessoryManagementServiceStartupMode

<!-- ConfigureXboxAccessoryManagementServiceStartupMode-Applicability-Begin -->
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|:--|:--|:--|
| ✅ Device <br> ❌ User | ✅ Pro <br> ✅ Enterprise <br> ✅ Education <br> ✅ Windows SE <br> ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC | ✅ Windows 10, version 1803 [10.0.17134] and later |
<!-- ConfigureXboxAccessoryManagementServiceStartupMode-Applicability-End -->

<!-- ConfigureXboxAccessoryManagementServiceStartupMode-OmaUri-Begin -->
```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/SystemServices/ConfigureXboxAccessoryManagementServiceStartupMode
```
<!-- ConfigureXboxAccessoryManagementServiceStartupMode-OmaUri-End -->

<!-- ConfigureXboxAccessoryManagementServiceStartupMode-Description-Begin -->
<!-- Description-Source-DDF -->
This setting determines whether the service's start type is Automatic(2), Manual(3), Disabled(4). Default: Manual.
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**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | `int` |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Default Value  | 3 |
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<!-- ConfigureXboxAccessoryManagementServiceStartupMode-AllowedValues-Begin -->
**Allowed values**:

| Value | Description |
|:--|:--|
| 2 | Automatic. |
| 3 (Default) | Manual. |
| 4 | Disabled. |
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<!-- ConfigureXboxAccessoryManagementServiceStartupMode-GpMapping-Begin -->
**Group policy mapping**:

| Name | Value |
|:--|:--|
| Name | Xbox Accessory Management Service |
| Path | Windows Settings > Security Settings > System Services |
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<!-- ConfigureXboxAccessoryManagementServiceStartupMode-Examples-Begin -->
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<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveAuthManagerServiceStartupMode-Begin -->
## ConfigureXboxLiveAuthManagerServiceStartupMode

<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveAuthManagerServiceStartupMode-Applicability-Begin -->
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|:--|:--|:--|
| ✅ Device <br> ❌ User | ✅ Pro <br> ✅ Enterprise <br> ✅ Education <br> ✅ Windows SE <br> ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC | ✅ Windows 10, version 1803 [10.0.17134] and later |
<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveAuthManagerServiceStartupMode-Applicability-End -->

<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveAuthManagerServiceStartupMode-OmaUri-Begin -->
```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/SystemServices/ConfigureXboxLiveAuthManagerServiceStartupMode
```
<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveAuthManagerServiceStartupMode-OmaUri-End -->

<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveAuthManagerServiceStartupMode-Description-Begin -->
<!-- Description-Source-DDF -->
This setting determines whether the service's start type is Automatic(2), Manual(3), Disabled(4). Default: Manual.
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<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveAuthManagerServiceStartupMode-DFProperties-Begin -->
**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | `int` |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Default Value  | 3 |
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<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveAuthManagerServiceStartupMode-AllowedValues-Begin -->
**Allowed values**:

| Value | Description |
|:--|:--|
| 2 | Automatic. |
| 3 (Default) | Manual. |
| 4 | Disabled. |
<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveAuthManagerServiceStartupMode-AllowedValues-End -->

<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveAuthManagerServiceStartupMode-GpMapping-Begin -->
**Group policy mapping**:

| Name | Value |
|:--|:--|
| Name | Xbox Live Auth Manager |
| Path | Windows Settings > Security Settings > System Services |
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<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveAuthManagerServiceStartupMode-Examples-Begin -->
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<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveGameSaveServiceStartupMode-Begin -->
## ConfigureXboxLiveGameSaveServiceStartupMode

<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveGameSaveServiceStartupMode-Applicability-Begin -->
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|:--|:--|:--|
| ✅ Device <br> ❌ User | ✅ Pro <br> ✅ Enterprise <br> ✅ Education <br> ✅ Windows SE <br> ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC | ✅ Windows 10, version 1803 [10.0.17134] and later |
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<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveGameSaveServiceStartupMode-OmaUri-Begin -->
```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/SystemServices/ConfigureXboxLiveGameSaveServiceStartupMode
```
<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveGameSaveServiceStartupMode-OmaUri-End -->

<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveGameSaveServiceStartupMode-Description-Begin -->
<!-- Description-Source-DDF -->
This setting determines whether the service's start type is Automatic(2), Manual(3), Disabled(4). Default: Manual.
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<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveGameSaveServiceStartupMode-DFProperties-Begin -->
**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | `int` |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Default Value  | 3 |
<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveGameSaveServiceStartupMode-DFProperties-End -->

<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveGameSaveServiceStartupMode-AllowedValues-Begin -->
**Allowed values**:

| Value | Description |
|:--|:--|
| 2 | Automatic. |
| 3 (Default) | Manual. |
| 4 | Disabled. |
<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveGameSaveServiceStartupMode-AllowedValues-End -->

<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveGameSaveServiceStartupMode-GpMapping-Begin -->
**Group policy mapping**:

| Name | Value |
|:--|:--|
| Name | Xbox Live Game Save |
| Path | Windows Settings > Security Settings > System Services |
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<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveGameSaveServiceStartupMode-Examples-Begin -->
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<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveNetworkingServiceStartupMode-Begin -->
## ConfigureXboxLiveNetworkingServiceStartupMode

<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveNetworkingServiceStartupMode-Applicability-Begin -->
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|:--|:--|:--|
| ✅ Device <br> ❌ User | ✅ Pro <br> ✅ Enterprise <br> ✅ Education <br> ✅ Windows SE <br> ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC | ✅ Windows 10, version 1803 [10.0.17134] and later |
<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveNetworkingServiceStartupMode-Applicability-End -->

<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveNetworkingServiceStartupMode-OmaUri-Begin -->
```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/SystemServices/ConfigureXboxLiveNetworkingServiceStartupMode
```
<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveNetworkingServiceStartupMode-OmaUri-End -->

<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveNetworkingServiceStartupMode-Description-Begin -->
<!-- Description-Source-DDF -->
This setting determines whether the service's start type is Automatic(2), Manual(3), Disabled(4). Default: Manual.
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<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveNetworkingServiceStartupMode-DFProperties-Begin -->
**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | `int` |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Default Value  | 3 |
<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveNetworkingServiceStartupMode-DFProperties-End -->

<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveNetworkingServiceStartupMode-AllowedValues-Begin -->
**Allowed values**:

| Value | Description |
|:--|:--|
| 2 | Automatic. |
| 3 (Default) | Manual. |
| 4 | Disabled. |
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<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveNetworkingServiceStartupMode-GpMapping-Begin -->
**Group policy mapping**:

| Name | Value |
|:--|:--|
| Name | Xbox Live Networking Service |
| Path | Windows Settings > Security Settings > System Services |
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<!-- ConfigureXboxLiveNetworkingServiceStartupMode-Examples-Begin -->
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<!-- SystemServices-CspMoreInfo-Begin -->
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## Related articles

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