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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Let Windows apps activate with voice

This policy setting specifies whether Windows apps can be activated by voice.

If you choose the "User is in control" option, employees in your organization can decide whether Windows apps can be activated with a voice keyword by using Settings > Privacy on the device.

If you choose the "Force Allow" option, Windows apps are allowed to be activated with a voice keyword and employees in your organization cannot change it.

If you choose the "Force Deny" option, Windows apps are not allowed to be activated with a voice keyword and employees in your organization cannot change it.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, employees in your organization can decide whether Windows apps can be activated with a voice keyword by using Settings > Privacy on the device.

This policy is applied to Windows apps and Cortana.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductApp Privacy
CategoryApp Privacy
Applies toComputer Configuration
Supported onWindows 10 0
Registry Key[HKLM]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsAppPrivacy

Policy Settings

Default for all apps:

Registry Key[HKLM]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsAppPrivacy
Value NameLetAppsActivateWithVoice
TypeREG_DWORD
Values
  • User is in control (0)
  • Force Allow (1)
  • Force Deny (2)