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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Prevent changing color scheme

This setting forces the theme color scheme to be the default color scheme.

If you enable this setting, a user cannot change the color scheme of the current desktop theme.

If you disable or do not configure this setting, a user may change the color scheme of the current desktop theme.

For Windows 7 and later, use the "Prevent changing color and appearance" setting.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductControl Panel Display
CategoryPersonalization
Applies toUser Configuration
Supported onWindows Vista To XP
Registry Key[HKCU]SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesSystem
Value NameNoColorChoice
TypeREG_DWORD