| title | description | ms.date |
|---|---|---|
Desktop Policy CSP |
Learn more about the Desktop Area in Policy CSP. |
01/18/2024 |
[!INCLUDE ADMX-backed CSP tip]
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ Device ✅ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 1703 [10.0.15063] and later |
./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Desktop/PreventUserRedirectionOfProfileFolders
Prevents users from changing the path to their profile folders.
By default, a user can change the location of their individual profile folders like Documents, Music etc. by typing a new path in the Locations tab of the folder's Properties dialog box.
If you enable this setting, users are unable to type a new location in the Target box.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
[!INCLUDE ADMX-backed policy note]
ADMX mapping:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | DisablePersonalDirChange |
| Friendly Name | Prohibit User from manually redirecting Profile Folders |
| Location | User Configuration |
| Path | Desktop |
| Registry Key Name | Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer |
| Registry Value Name | DisablePersonalDirChange |
| ADMX File Name | Desktop.admx |