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This CSP contains some settings that are under development and only applicable for Windows Insider Preview builds. These settings are subject to change and may have dependencies on other features or services in preview.
AllowNewsAndInterests
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Device ❌ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later |
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/NewsAndInterests/AllowNewsAndInterests
This policy specifies whether the widgets feature is allowed on the device.
Widgets will be turned on by default unless you change this in your settings.
If you turned this feature on before, it will stay on automatically unless you turn it off.
This policy applies to the entire widgets experience, including content on the taskbar.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | int |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Default Value | 1 |
Allowed values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Not allowed. |
| 1 (Default) | Allowed. |
Group policy mapping:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | AllowNewsAndInterests |
| Friendly Name | Allow widgets |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Widgets |
| Registry Key Name | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Dsh |
| Registry Value Name | AllowNewsAndInterests |
| ADMX File Name | NewsAndInterests.admx |
DisableWidgetsBoard
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Device ❌ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows Insider Preview |
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/NewsAndInterests/DisableWidgetsBoard
This policy specifies whether to disable the Widgets Board experience.
If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, you'll be able to invoke the Widgets Board and see its entry point on the taskbar. The Widgets Board experience can be managed in Widgets Settings whose entry-point is located on the Widgets Board.
If you enable this policy setting, you won't be able to invoke the Widgets board and its entry point will no longer appear on the taskbar.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | int |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Default Value | 0 |
Allowed values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 (Default) | Enabled. |
| 1 | Disabled. |
Group policy mapping:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | DisableWidgetsBoard |
| Friendly Name | Disable Widgets Board |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Widgets |
| Registry Key Name | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Dsh |
| Registry Value Name | DisableWidgetsBoard |
| ADMX File Name | NewsAndInterests.admx |
DisableWidgetsOnLockScreen
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Device ❌ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows Insider Preview |
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/NewsAndInterests/DisableWidgetsOnLockScreen
This policy specifies whether to disable the Widgets feature on the lock screen.
If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, widgets will appear on the lock screen and can be managed in the Windows Settings app.
If you enable this policy setting, widgets won't appear on the lock screen.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | int |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Default Value | 0 |
Allowed values:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 (Default) | Enabled. |
| 1 | Disabled. |
Group policy mapping:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | DisableWidgetsOnLockScreen |
| Friendly Name | Disable Widgets On Lock Screen |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Widgets |
| Registry Key Name | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Dsh |
| Registry Value Name | DisableWidgetsOnLockScreen |
| ADMX File Name | NewsAndInterests.admx |