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release15 Jul 2024 to 29 Sep 2025

Windows 11: 23H2 · 1.0 to 25H2 · 1.0

119 new settings, 71 changed, 1 removed since 23H2 · 1.0. 2 retained releases apart.

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191 settings · compared with 23H2 · 1.0
  • Require EncryptionNew
    Computer · Network\Lanman Workstation
  • Configures LSASS to run as a protected process
    Computer · System\Local Security Authority
    • Description … current setting in the registry, LSA will run as protected process for [added: all ]clean installed, HVCI capable, client [removed: SKUs that are domain or cloud domain joined devices.][added: SKUs.] This configuration is not UEFI locked. This can be overridden if the …
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      This policy controls the configuration under which LSASS is run. If you do not configure this policy and there is no current setting in the registry, LSA will run as protected process for [added: all ]clean installed, HVCI capable, client [removed: SKUs that are domain or cloud domain joined devices.][added: SKUs.] This configuration is not UEFI locked. This can be overridden if the policy is configured. If you configure and set this policy setting to "Disabled", LSA will not run as a protected process. If you configure and set this policy setting to "EnabledWithUEFILock," LSA will run as a protected process and this configuration is UEFI locked. If you configure and set this policy setting to "EnabledWithoutUEFILock", LSA will run as a protected process and this configuration is not UEFI locked.

    • The policy's own registry value [was: System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa][now: Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System]
    • Option “Configure LSA to run as a protected process” writes [was: System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\RunAsPPL][now: Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System\RunAsPPL]
  • Block NetBIOS-based discovery for domain controller locationNew
    Computer · System\Net Logon\DC Locator DNS Records
  • Turn off toast notifications
    Computer and user · Start Menu and Taskbar\Notifications
    • Applies to [was: User][now: Both]
  • Configure RPC packet level privacy setting for incoming connectionsNew
    Computer · Printers
  • Allow Screen RecorderNew
    User · Windows Components\Snipping Tool
  • Configure SAM change password RPC methods policyNew
    Computer · System\Security Account Manager
  • Specify settings for optional component installation and component repair
    Computer · System
    • Option removed [removed: Never attempt to download payload from Windows Update (CheckBox_NeverUseWU)]
    • Option removed [removed: Download repair content and optional features directly from Windows Update instead of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) (CheckBox_SidestepWSUS)]
    • Editor controls or their defaults changed.
  • Configure Windows Defender SmartScreen
    Computer and user · Windows Components\Windows Defender SmartScreen\Microsoft Edge
    • The policy's own registry value [was: Software\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\PhishingFilter\EnabledV9][now: Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\SmartScreenEnabled]
    • Option removed [removed: EnabledV9]
    • New option [added: SmartScreenEnabled]
  • Prevent bypassing Windows Defender SmartScreen prompts for sites
    Computer and user · Windows Components\Windows Defender SmartScreen\Microsoft Edge
    • The policy's own registry value Software\Policies\Microsoft\[removed: MicrosoftEdge\PhishingFilter][added: Edge]\PreventOverride
    • Option removed [removed: PreventOverride]
    • New option [added: PreventOverride]
  • Remove Personalized Website Recommendations from the Recommended section in the Start Menu
    Computer and user · Start Menu and Taskbar
    • Supported on [removed: At least ]Windows 11 [removed: Version 22H2][added: SE]
    • Supported on windows:SUPPORTED_Windows_11_0_[removed: 22H2][added: SE]; resolved; AnyOf; products:MicrosoftWindows [16, [removed: ]][added: 16]]
  • Prevent users from customizing their Start Screen
    Computer and user · Start Menu and Taskbar
    • Applies to [was: User][now: Both]
  • Remove Notifications and Action Center
    Computer and user · Start Menu and Taskbar
    • Applies to [was: User][now: Both]
  • Hide the TaskView button
    Computer and user · Start Menu and Taskbar
    • Supported on [was: windows:SUPPORTED_Windows_11_0_NOSERVER_ENTERPRISE_EDUCATION_PRO_SANDBOX][now: At least Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education with Windows Sandbox]
    • Supported on windows:SUPPORTED_Windows_11_0_NOSERVER_ENTERPRISE_EDUCATION_PRO_SANDBOX; [removed: unresolved; Blank; ][added: resolved; AnyOf; products:MicrosoftWindows [16, 16]]
  • Show packaged Microsoft Store apps on the taskbar
    User · Start Menu and Taskbar
    • Renamed Show [removed: Windows][added: packaged Microsoft] Store apps on the taskbar
    • Description This policy setting allows users to see [removed: Windows][added: packaged Microsoft] Store apps on the taskbar. If you enable this policy setting, users will see [removed: Windows][added: packaged Microsoft] Store apps on the taskbar. If you disable this policy setting, users won’t see [removed: Windows][added: packaged Microsoft] Store apps on the taskbar. If you don’t configure this policy setting, …
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      This policy setting allows users to see [removed: Windows][added: packaged Microsoft] Store apps on the taskbar. If you enable this policy setting, users will see [removed: Windows][added: packaged Microsoft] Store apps on the taskbar. If you disable this policy setting, users won’t see [removed: Windows][added: packaged Microsoft] Store apps on the taskbar. If you don’t configure this policy setting, the default setting for the user’s device will be used, and the user can choose to change it.

  • Restrict clipboard transfer from client to serverNew
    Computer and user · Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Device and Resource Redirection
  • Restrict clipboard transfer from server to clientNew
    Computer and user · Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Device and Resource Redirection
  • Disconnect remote session on lock for Microsoft identity platform authenticationNew
    Computer · Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Security
  • Disconnect remote session on lock for legacy authenticationNew
    Computer · Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Security
  • Select RDP transport protocols
    Computer · Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Connections
    • Description … to use UDP. You can select one of the following options: "Use [removed: both][added: either] UDP [removed: and TCP", "Use only TCP" ][added: or TCP (default)" ]or "Use [removed: either UDP or TCP (default)"][added: only TCP"] If you select "Use either UDP or TCP" and the UDP connection …
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      This policy setting allows you to specify which protocols can be used for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) access to this server. If you enable this policy setting, you must specify if you would like RDP to use UDP. You can select one of the following options: "Use [removed: both][added: either] UDP [removed: and TCP", "Use only TCP" ][added: or TCP (default)" ]or "Use [removed: either UDP or TCP (default)"][added: only TCP"] If you select "Use either UDP or TCP" and the UDP connection is successful, most of the RDP traffic will use UDP. If the UDP connection is not successful or if you select "Use only TCP," all of the RDP traffic will use TCP. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, RDP will choose the optimal protocols for delivering the best user experience.

    • “Select Transport Type” loses the choice [removed: Use both UDP and TCP (0)]
  • Do not allow WebAuthn redirection
    Computer · Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Device and Resource Redirection
    • Supported on At least Windows Server [removed: 2019 Version 2004,][added: 2019,] Windows 10 Version 2004
  • Allow access to BitLocker-protected fixed data drives from earlier versions of Windows
    Computer · Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives
    • Supported on At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7[added: through Windows Server 2022 or Windows 11 Version 22H2]
    • Supported on windows:SUPPORTED_Windows7[added: To1122H2]; resolved; [removed: AnyOf; products:MicrosoftWindows [6, ]; products:WindowsServer2008 [1, ]][added: Blank; ]
  • Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows
    Computer · Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives
    • Supported on At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7[added: through Windows Server 2022 or Windows 11 Version 22H2]
    • Supported on windows:SUPPORTED_Windows7[added: To1122H2]; resolved; [removed: AnyOf; products:MicrosoftWindows [6, ]; products:WindowsServer2008 [1, ]][added: Blank; ]
  • Turn on asynchronous inspectionNew
    Computer · Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Network Inspection System
  • Set the Azure AD refresh rateNew
    Computer · Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Device Control
  • Set up a support link for device control notificationsNew
    Computer · Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Device Control
  • Set the retention period for files in the local device control cacheNew
    Computer · Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Device Control
  • Set the data duplication limit (MB)New
    Computer · Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Device Control
  • Set the policy refresh rateNew
    Computer · Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Device Control
  • Turn on device control for specific device typesNew
    Computer · Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Device Control
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