As with every new version of Windows, Windows 11 comes with its own set of administrative templates. If you have already upgraded to Windows 11, you can download and install these templates on your PC using the guide given below. Administrative Templates give you more control over your computer, or an entire domain of computers if you are a sysadmin connected to an Active Directory. This allows you to gain more control over each device as you apply more policies. These templates are compatible with the following operating systems:
Windows 11,10, 8, 8.1, and 7.Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012, 2012 R2, 2008 R2.
What’s New in Administrative Templates for Windows 11
ADMX Templates are available for download in the following languages:
cs-CZ Czech – Czech Republicda-DK Danish – Denmarkde-DE German – Germanyel-GR Greek – Greeceen-US English – United Stateses-ES Spanish – Spainfi-FL Finnish – Finlandfr-FR French – Francehu-HU Hungarian – Hungaryit-IT Italian – Italyja-JP Japanese – Japanko-KR Korean – Koreanb-NO Norwegian (Bokmål) – Norwaynl-NL Dutch – The Netherlandspl-PL Polish – Polandpt-BR Portuguese – Brazilpt-PT Portuguese – Portugalru-RU Russian – Russiasv-SE Swedish – Swedentr-TR Turkish – Turkeyzh-CN Chinese – Chinazh-TW Chinese – Taiwan
However, the News and Interests template is currently only available in the English language. Microsoft says that they will republish the templates once more languages are supported for the said template. The following Group Policy settings are added to the OS with these ADMX templates:LocationPolicy PathPolicy Setting NameMachineControl Panel\PersonalizationPrevent lock screen background motionMachineControl Panel\Regional and Language OptionsRestrict Language Pack and Language Feature InstallationMachineMS Security GuideLimits print driver installation to AdministratorsMachineNetwork\DNS ClientConfigure DNS over HTTPS (DoH) name resolutionMachinePrintersEnable Device Control Printing RestrictionsMachinePrintersList of Approved USB-connected print devicesMachineStart Menu and TaskbarShow or hide the “Most used” list from the Start menuMachineStart Menu and Taskbar\NotificationsEnables group policy for the WNS FQDNMachineSystem\Device Installation\Device Installation RestrictionsApply layered order of evaluation for Allow and Prevent device installation policies across all device match criteriaMachineSystem\Filesystem\NTFSEnable NTFS non-paged pool usageMachineSystem\Filesystem\NTFSNTFS default tierMachineSystem\Filesystem\NTFSNTFS parallel flush thresholdMachineSystem\Filesystem\NTFSNTFS parallel flush worker threadsMachineSystem\KerberosAllow retrieving the cloud Kerberos ticket during the logonMachineSystem\Net Logon\DC Locator DNS RecordsUse lowercase DNS hostnames when registering domain controller SRV recordsMachineSystem\Security Account ManagerConfigure validation of ROCA-vulnerable WHfB keys during authenticationMachineWindows Components\App Package DeploymentArchive infrequently used appsMachineWindows Components\App Package DeploymentNot allow sideloaded apps to auto-update in the backgroundMachineWindows Components\App Package DeploymentNot allow sideloaded apps to auto-update in the background on a metered networkMachineWindows Components\App PrivacyAllow Windows apps to take screenshots of various windows or displaysMachineWindows Components\App PrivacyAllow Windows apps to turn off the screenshot borderMachineWindows Components\ChatConfigure the Chat icon on the taskbarMachineWindows Components\Cloud ContentTurn off cloud consumer account state contentMachineWindows Components\Data Collection and Preview BuildsDisable OneSettings DownloadsMachineWindows Components\Data Collection and Preview BuildsEnable OneSettings AuditMachineWindows Components\Data Collection and Preview BuildsLimit Diagnostic Log CollectionMachineWindows Components\Data Collection and Preview BuildsLimit Dump CollectionMachineWindows Components\Human PresenceForce Instant LockMachineWindows Components\Human PresenceForce Instant WakeMachineWindows Components\Human PresenceLock TimeoutMachineWindows Components\Internet ExplorerReplace JScript by loading JScript9Legacy in place of JScript via MSHTML/WebOC.MachineWindows Components\Microsoft Defender AntivirusConfigure scheduled task times randomization windowMachineWindows Components\Microsoft Defender AntivirusDefine the directory path to copy support log filesMachineWindows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Device ControlDefine device control policy groupsMachineWindows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Device ControlDefine device control policy rulesMachineWindows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\ExclusionsIP Address ExclusionsMachineWindows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard\Network ProtectionThis setting controls whether Network Protection is allowed to be configured into block or audit mode on Windows Server.MachineWindows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Network Inspection SystemThis setting controls datagram processing for network protection.MachineWindows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Real-time ProtectionTurn on script scanningMachineWindows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Security Intelligence UpdatesAllows Microsoft Defender Antivirus to update and communicate over a metered connection.MachineWindows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Device and Resource RedirectionAllow UI Automation redirectionMachineWindows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Device and Resource RedirectionDo not allow location redirectionMachineWindows Components\Tenant RestrictionsCloud Policy DetailsMachineWindows Components\WidgetsAllow widgetsMachineWindows Components\Windows Hello for BusinessUse cloud trust for on-premises authenticationMachineWindows Components\Windows SandboxAllow audio input in Windows SandboxMachineWindows Components\Windows SandboxAllow clipboard sharing with Windows SandboxMachineWindows Components\Windows SandboxAllow networking in Windows SandboxMachineWindows Components\Windows SandboxAllow printer sharing with Windows SandboxMachineWindows Components\Windows SandboxAllow vGPU sharing for Windows SandboxMachineWindows Components\Windows SandboxAllow video input in Windows SandboxMachineWindows Components\Windows Update\Manage updates offered by Windows Server Update Service.Specify source services for specific classes of Windows UpdatesUserAutoSubscriptionEnable auto-subscriptionUserControl Panel\PrintersEnable Device Control Printing RestrictionsUserControl Panel\PrintersList of Approved USB-connected print devicesUserControl Panel\Regional and Language OptionsRestrict Language Pack and Language Feature InstallationUserStart Menu and TaskbarShow or hide the “Most used” list from the Start menuUserWindows Components\Cloud ContentTurn off Spotlight collection on DesktopUserWindows Components\IMEConfigure Korean IME versionUserWindows Components\Internet ExplorerReplace JScript by loading JScript9Legacy in place of JScript via MSHTML/WebOC.Policies added after installing Windows 11 ADMX You can download the complete Group Policy reference from here, or read about the new features here.
Download Administrative Templates for Windows 11 v21H2 & v22H2
There is no need to uninstall any previous version(s) of ADMX files already installed. Simply downloading and installing the new ADMX file will work. Follow the guide below to download and install Administrative templates for Windows 11: You have now successfully installed the ADMX Templates. Head over to Microsoft’s download center to get more information about the Windows 11 Administrative Templates. You may also download Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit that gives security administrators the ability to apply Group Policy Objects via a Domain Controller throughout an enterprise network.
Closing words
This is the first version of the Administrative Templates designed for Windows 11. However, it is backward-compatible with Windows 7 as well. That said, Windows 11 version 22H2 has just been released recently and we anticipate a dedicated ADMX package soon. If you are a regular Windows consumer, installing these ADMX Templates would do you no harm. Rather, if you know what you are doing, this will only assist you to make your device more secure. Also see:
Download and Install Administrative (ADMX) Templates for Windows 10 November 2021 (21H2) UpdateDownload And Install Administrative (Admx) Templates for Windows 10 Version 2004Download And Install Administrative (Admx) Templates For Windows 10 Version 20H2Download Windows 11 22H2 (2022 Update) Administrative Templates (ADMX)Windows 10 22H2 Add-Ons For IT Pros
