Policy CSP - NewsAndInterests
AllowNewsAndInterests
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Device ❌ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ 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 |