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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Not allow sideloaded apps to auto-update in the background

Manages a sideloaded apps' ability to auto-update in the background.

If you enable this policy, sideloaded apps will not auto-update in the background.

If you disable this policy, sideloaded apps will auto-update in the background.

Default is 'disabled' (key not present).

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductAppx Package Manager
CategoryApp Package Deployment
Applies toComputer Configuration
Supported onWindows 10 0 21H2
Registry Key[HKLM]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsAppx
Value NameDisableBackgroundAutoUpdates
TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled value1
Disabled value0