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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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Do not allow Windows to activate Enhanced Storage devices

This policy setting configures whether or not Windows will activate an Enhanced Storage device.

If you enable this policy setting, Windows will not activate unactivated Enhanced Storage devices.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows will activate unactivated Enhanced Storage devices.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductEnhanced Storage Devices Group Policies
CategoryEnhanced Storage Access
Applies toComputer Configuration
Supported onWindows7
Registry Key[HKLM]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsEnhancedStorageDevices
Value NameTCGSecurityActivationDisabled
TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled value1
Disabled value0