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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Turn off File History

This policy setting allows you to turn off File History.

If you enable this policy setting, File History cannot be activated to create regular, automatic backups.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, File History can be activated to create regular, automatic backups.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductFile History
CategoryFile History
Applies toComputer Configuration
Supported onWindows8
Registry Key[HKLM]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsFileHistory
Value NameDisabled
TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled value1
Disabled value0