Group Policy Management
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Copy of EG-PO-ADM-U-windows11 policies
Data collected on: 2-9-2025 11:35:51
General
Details
Domainemea.tpg.ads
OwnerEMEA\ghalib.6-adm
Created12-10-2023 10:31:56
Modified25-8-2025 11:17:46
User Revisions78 (AD), 78 (SYSVOL)
Computer Revisions55 (AD), 55 (SYSVOL)
Unique ID{7b89b61c-dd5f-49cb-a9d2-2be702961333}
GPO StatusEnabled
Links
LocationEnforcedLink StatusPath
DXBNoEnabledemea.tpg.ads/AE/Systems/Clients/DXB
AgentsYesEnabledemea.tpg.ads/EG/Agents
ClientsNoEnabledemea.tpg.ads/EG/Systems/Clients

This list only includes links in the domain of the GPO.
Security Filtering
The settings in this GPO can only apply to the following groups, users, and computers:
Name
None
Delegation
These groups and users have the specified permission for this GPO
NameAllowed PermissionsInherited
EMEA\EGCAIDTGJN6YY3$CustomNo
Computer Configuration (Enabled)
Policies
Windows Settings
Security Settings
Wired Network (802.3) Policies
New Wired Network Policy
NameNew Wired Network Policy
DescriptionSample Description
Global Settings
SettingValue
Use Windows wired LAN network services for clientsEnabled
Shared user credentials for network authenticationEnabled
Network Profile
Security Settings
Enable use of IEEE 802.1X authentication for network accessEnabled
Enforce use of IEEE 802.1X authentication for network accessDisabled
IEEE 802.1X Settings
Computer AuthenticationUser re-authentication
Maximum Authentication Failures1
Maximum EAPOL-Start Messages Sent
Held Period (seconds)
Start Period (seconds)
Authentication Period (seconds)
Network Authentication Method Properties
Authentication methodProtected EAP (PEAP)
Validate server certificateDisabled
Enable fast reconnectEnabled
Disconnect if server does not present cryptobinding TLVDisabled
Enforce network access protectionDisabled
Authentication Method Configuration
Authentication methodSecured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2)
Automatically use my Windows logon name and password(and domain if any)Enabled
Software Restriction Policies
Enforcement
PolicySetting
Apply Software Restriction Policies to the followingAll software files
Apply Software Restriction Policies to the following usersAll users
When applying Software Restriction PoliciesIgnore certificate rules
Designated File Types
File ExtensionFile Type
ADEADE File
ADPADP File
BASBAS File
BATWindows Batch File
CHMCompiled HTML Help file
CMDWindows Command Script
COMMS-DOS Application
CPLControl panel item
CRTSecurity Certificate
EXEApplication
HLPHelp file
HTAHTML Application
INFSetup Information
INSINS File
ISPISP File
LNKShortcut
MDBMDB File
MDEMDE File
MSCMicrosoft Common Console Document
MSIWindows Installer Package
MSPWindows Installer Patch
MSTMST File
OCXActiveX control
PCDPCD File
PIFShortcut to MS-DOS Program
REGRegistration Entries
SCRScreen saver
SHSSHS File
URLInternet Shortcut
VBVisual Basic Source File
WSCWindows Script Component
Trusted Publishers
Trusted publisher managementAllow all administrators and users to manage user's own Trusted Publishers
Certificate verificationNone
Software Restriction Policies/Security Levels
PolicySetting
Default Security LevelUnrestricted
Software Restriction Policies/Additional Rules
Path Rules
%HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRoot%
Security LevelUnrestricted
Description
Date last modified19-1-2023 12:07:04
%HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ProgramFilesDir%
Security LevelUnrestricted
Description
Date last modified19-1-2023 12:07:04
Preferences
Windows Settings
Registry
TaskbarNoPinnedList (Order: 1)
General
ActionCreate
Properties
HiveHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key pathSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
Value nameTaskbarNoPinnedList
Value typeREG_DWORD
Value data0x1 (1)
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Remove this item when it is no longer appliedNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
RemoveWindowsStore (Order: 2)
General
ActionCreate
Properties
HiveHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key pathSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore
Value nameRemoveWindowsStore
Value typeREG_DWORD
Value data0x1 (1)
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Remove this item when it is no longer appliedNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
BrandingNeutral (Order: 3)
General
ActionCreate
Properties
HiveHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key pathSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Embedded\EmbeddedLogon
Value nameBrandingNeutral
Value typeREG_DWORD
Value data0x8 (8)
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Remove this item when it is no longer appliedNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
DisableControlCenter (Order: 4)
General
ActionDelete
Properties
HiveHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key pathSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
Value nameDisableControlCenter
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
Control Panel Settings
Services
Service (Name: dot3svc)
dot3svc (Order: 1)
General
Service namedot3svc
ActionStart service
Startup type:Automatic
Wait timeout if service is locked:30 seconds
Service Account
Log on service as:LocalSystem
Allow service to interact with the desktop:No
Recovery
First failure:No change
Second failure:No change
Subsequent failures:No change
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
User Configuration (Enabled)
Policies
Windows Settings
Security Settings
Software Restriction Policies
Enforcement
PolicySetting
Apply Software Restriction Policies to the followingAll software files except libraries (such as DLLs)
Apply Software Restriction Policies to the following usersAll users
When applying Software Restriction PoliciesIgnore certificate rules
Designated File Types
File ExtensionFile Type
ADEADE File
ADPADP File
BASBAS File
BATWindows Batch File
CHMCompiled HTML Help file
CMDWindows Command Script
COMMS-DOS Application
CPLControl panel item
CRTSecurity Certificate
EXEApplication
HLPHelp file
HTAHTML Application
INFSetup Information
INSINS File
ISPISP File
LNKShortcut
MDBMDB File
MDEMDE File
MSCMicrosoft Common Console Document
MSIWindows Installer Package
MSPWindows Installer Patch
MSTMST File
OCXActiveX control
PCDPCD File
PIFShortcut to MS-DOS Program
REGRegistration Entries
SCRScreen saver
SHSSHS File
URLInternet Shortcut
VBVisual Basic Source File
WSCWindows Script Component
Trusted Publishers
Trusted publisher managementAllow all administrators and users to manage user's own Trusted Publishers
Certificate verificationNone
Software Restriction Policies/Security Levels
PolicySetting
Default Security LevelUnrestricted
Software Restriction Policies/Additional Rules
Path Rules
%HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRoot%
Security LevelUnrestricted
Description
Date last modified17-1-2023 14:17:14
%HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ProgramFilesDir%
Security LevelUnrestricted
Description
Date last modified17-1-2023 14:17:14
C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy
Security LevelDisallowed
Description
Date last modified17-1-2023 14:19:47
Administrative Templates
Policy definitions (ADMX files) retrieved from the central store.
Control Panel/Display
PolicySettingComment
Disable the Display Control PanelEnabled
Control Panel/Programs
PolicySettingComment
Hide "Programs and Features" pageEnabled
Microsoft Edge
PolicySettingComment
Configure InPrivate mode availabilityEnabled
Configure InPrivate mode availabilityInPrivate mode disabled
Microsoft Edge/Printing
PolicySettingComment
Enable printingDisabled
Start Menu and Taskbar
PolicySettingComment
Add Search Internet link to Start MenuDisabled
Add the Run command to the Start MenuDisabled
Clear history of recently opened documents on exitEnabled
Clear the recent programs list for new usersEnabled
Disable context menus in the Start MenuEnabled
Do not allow pinning items in Jump ListsEnabled
Do not allow pinning programs to the TaskbarEnabled
Do not allow pinning Store app to the TaskbarEnabled
Do not allow taskbars on more than one displayEnabled
Do not search communicationsEnabled
Do not search for filesEnabled
Do not search InternetEnabled
Do not search programs and Control Panel itemsEnabled
Force Start to be either full screen size or menu sizeEnabled
Choose one of the following sizesStart menu
PolicySettingComment
Lock all taskbar settingsEnabled
Lock the TaskbarEnabled
Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu SettingsEnabled
Prevent users from adding or removing toolbarsEnabled
Prevent users from resizing the taskbarEnabled
Remove "Recently added" list from Start MenuEnabled
Remove access to the context menus for the taskbarEnabled
Remove All Programs list from the Start menuEnabled
Choose one of the following actionsRemove and disable setting
PolicySettingComment
Remove Default Programs link from the Start menu.Enabled
Remove Documents icon from Start MenuEnabled
Remove Favorites menu from Start MenuEnabled
Remove frequent programs list from the Start MenuEnabled
Remove Help menu from Start MenuEnabled
Remove Music icon from Start MenuEnabled
Remove Notifications and Action CenterEnabled
Remove Pictures icon from Start MenuEnabled
Remove pinned programs from the TaskbarEnabled
Remove pinned programs list from the Start MenuEnabled
Remove programs on Settings menuEnabled
Remove Recent Items menu from Start MenuEnabled
Remove Run menu from Start MenuEnabled
Remove Search link from Start MenuEnabled
Show or hide "Most used" list from Start menuEnabled
Choose one of the following actionsHide
PolicySettingComment
Show the Apps view automatically when the user goes to StartDisabled
Show Windows Store apps on the taskbarDisabled
Start LayoutEnabled
Start Layout File\\emea.tpg.ads\SysVol\emea.tpg.ads\Policies\{21A7CCEE-FBA0-4031-BDE3-2A2FBB505711}\Machine\Scripts\Startup\manar.xml
Reapply layout at every logonDisabled
Windows Components/Cloud Content
PolicySettingComment
Turn off all Windows spotlight featuresEnabled
Turn off Windows Spotlight on Action CenterEnabled
Windows Components/File Explorer
PolicySettingComment
Prevent users from adding files to the root of their Users Files folder.Enabled
Remove "Map Network Drive" and "Disconnect Network Drive"Enabled
Remove File Explorer's default context menuEnabled
Remove File menu from File ExplorerEnabled
Remove Search button from File ExplorerEnabled
Remove Security tabEnabled
Turn off display of recent search entries in the File Explorer search boxEnabled
Windows Components/Microsoft Edge
PolicySettingComment
Allow InPrivate browsingDisabled
Allow printingDisabled
Preferences
Windows Settings
Files
File (Target Path: %USERPROFILE%\APPDATA\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\start2.bin)
start2.bin (Order: 3)
General
ActionUpdate
Properties
Source file(s)\\EGCAIFS01.emea.tpg.ads\EGAGZClients$\META\Setting\start2.bin
Destination file%USERPROFILE%\APPDATA\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\start2.bin
Suppress errors on individual file actionsDisabled
Attributes
Read-onlyDisabled
HiddenDisabled
ArchiveEnabled
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Run in logged-on user's security context (user policy option)No
Remove this item when it is no longer appliedNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
start2.bin (Order: 2)
General
ActionCreate
Properties
Source file(s)\\EGCAIFS01.emea.tpg.ads\EGAGZClients$\META\Setting\start2.bin
Destination file%USERPROFILE%\APPDATA\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\start2.bin
Attributes
Read-onlyDisabled
HiddenDisabled
ArchiveEnabled
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Run in logged-on user's security context (user policy option)No
Remove this item when it is no longer appliedNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
start2.bin (Order: 1)
General
ActionReplace
Properties
Source file(s)\\EGCAIFS01.emea.tpg.ads\EGAGZClients$\META\Setting\start2.bin
Destination file%USERPROFILE%\APPDATA\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\start2.bin
Suppress errors on individual file actionsDisabled
Attributes
Read-onlyDisabled
HiddenDisabled
ArchiveEnabled
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Run in logged-on user's security context (user policy option)No
Remove this item when it is no longer appliedNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
Registry
NoControlPanel (Order: 1)
General
ActionDelete
Properties
HiveHKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key pathSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Value nameNoControlPanel
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Run in logged-on user's security context (user policy option)No
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
NoStartMenuMorePrograms (Order: 2)
General
ActionCreate
Properties
HiveHKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key pathSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Value nameNoStartMenuMorePrograms
Value typeREG_DWORD
Value data0x1 (1)
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Run in logged-on user's security context (user policy option)No
Remove this item when it is no longer appliedNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
NoSearchFilesInStartMenu (Order: 3)
General
ActionCreate
Properties
HiveHKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key pathSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Value nameNoSearchFilesInStartMenu
Value typeREG_DWORD
Value data0x1 (1)
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Run in logged-on user's security context (user policy option)No
Remove this item when it is no longer appliedNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
NoSearchProgramsInStartMenu (Order: 4)
General
ActionCreate
Properties
HiveHKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key pathSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Value nameNoSearchProgramsInStartMenu
Value typeREG_DWORD
Value data0x1 (1)
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Run in logged-on user's security context (user policy option)No
Remove this item when it is no longer appliedNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
NoStartMenuPinnedList (Order: 5)
General
ActionCreate
Properties
HiveHKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key pathSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Value nameNoStartMenuPinnedList
Value typeREG_DWORD
Value data0x1 (1)
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Run in logged-on user's security context (user policy option)No
Remove this item when it is no longer appliedNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
SearchboxTaskbarMode (Order: 6)
General
ActionCreate
Properties
HiveHKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key pathSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search
Value nameSearchboxTaskbarMode
Value typeREG_DWORD
Value data0x0 (0)
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Run in logged-on user's security context (user policy option)No
Remove this item when it is no longer appliedNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
SearchboxTaskbarMode (Order: 7)
General
ActionUpdate
Properties
HiveHKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key pathSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search
Value nameSearchboxTaskbarMode
Value typeREG_DWORD
Value data0x0 (0)
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Run in logged-on user's security context (user policy option)No
Remove this item when it is no longer appliedNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
DisableSearchBoxSuggestions (Order: 8)
General
ActionCreate
Properties
HiveHKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key pathSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
Value nameDisableSearchBoxSuggestions
Value typeREG_DWORD
Value data0x1 (1)
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Run in logged-on user's security context (user policy option)No
Remove this item when it is no longer appliedNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
Hide Recommended Section (Order: 9)
General
ActionCreate
Properties
HiveHKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key pathSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
Value nameHide Recommended Section
Value typeREG_DWORD
Value data0x1 (1)
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Run in logged-on user's security context (user policy option)No
Remove this item when it is no longer appliedNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
DisableSearch (Order: 10)
General
ActionCreate
Properties
HiveHKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key pathSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search
Value nameDisableSearch
Value typeREG_DWORD
Value data0x1 (1)
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Run in logged-on user's security context (user policy option)No
Remove this item when it is no longer appliedNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
DisableSearch (Order: 11)
General
ActionCreate
Properties
HiveHKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key pathSOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\Search
Value nameDisableSearch
Value typeREG_DWORD
Value data0x1 (1)
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Run in logged-on user's security context (user policy option)No
Remove this item when it is no longer appliedNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
ShowSecondsInSystemClock (Order: 12)
General
ActionUpdate
Properties
HiveHKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key pathSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
Value nameShowSecondsInSystemClock
Value typeREG_DWORD
Value data0x1 (1)
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Run in logged-on user's security context (user policy option)No
Remove this item when it is no longer appliedNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo
ShowSecondsInSystemClock (Order: 13)
General
ActionCreate
Properties
HiveHKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key pathSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
Value nameShowSecondsInSystemClock
Value typeREG_DWORD
Value data0x1 (1)
Common
Options
Stop processing items on this extension if an error occurs on this itemNo
Run in logged-on user's security context (user policy option)No
Remove this item when it is no longer appliedNo
Apply once and do not reapplyNo