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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Toggle user control over Insider builds

This policy setting determines whether users can get preview builds of Windows, by configuring controls in Settings > Update and security > Windows Insider Program.

If you enable or do not configure this policy setting, users can download and install preview builds of Windows by configuring Windows Insider Program settings.

If you disable this policy setting, Windows Insider Program settings will be unavailable to users through the Settings app.

This policy is only supported up to Windows 10, Version 1703. Please use 'Manage preview builds' under 'Windows Update for Business' for newer Windows 10 versions.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductAllow Build Preview
CategoryData Collection And Preview Builds
Applies toComputer Configuration
Supported onWindows 10 0 UP TO RS2
Registry Key[HKLM]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsPreviewBuilds
Value NameAllowBuildPreview
TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled value1
Disabled value0