GPO tool

Group Policy made searchable

A free ADMX browser or comparison tool for IT administrators. Search policies, find registry keys, and see exactly what each setting writes to the Windows Registry. Or compare two GPO backups to see exactly what has changed between them.

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Display a custom message when installation is prevented by a policy setting

This policy setting allows you to display a custom message to users in a notification when a device installation is attempted and a policy setting prevents the installation.

If you enable this policy setting, Windows displays the text you type in the Detail Text box when a policy setting prevents device installation.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows displays a default message when a policy setting prevents device installation.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductDevice Installation
CategoryDevice Installation › Device Installation Restrictions
Applies toComputer Configuration
Supported onWindows Vista
Registry Key[HKLM]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsDeviceInstallRestrictionsDeniedPolicy

Policy Settings

Detail Text

Registry Key[HKLM]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsDeviceInstallRestrictionsDeniedPolicy
Value NameDetailText
TypeREG_SZ