-- Windows SecurityADMX file for Windows SecurityWindows SecurityVirus and threat protectionFirewall and network protectionApp and browser protectionDevice performance and healthFamily optionsNotificationsEnterprise CustomizationAccount protectionDevice securitySystrayHide the Virus and threat protection area
Hide the Virus and threat protection area in Windows Security.
Enabled:
The Virus and threat protection area will be hidden.
Disabled:
The Virus and threat protection area will be shown.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Hide the Ransomware data recovery area
Hide the Ransomware data recovery area in Windows Security.
Enabled:
The Ransomware data recovery area will be hidden.
Disabled:
The Ransomware data recovery area will be shown.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Hide the Firewall and network protection area
Hide the Firewall and network protection area in Windows Security.
Enabled:
The Firewall and network protection area will be hidden.
Disabled:
The Firewall and network protection area will be shown.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Hide the App and browser protection area
Hide the App and browser protection area in Windows Security.
Enabled:
The App and browser protection area will be hidden.
Disabled:
The App and browser protection area will be shown.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Prevent users from modifying settings
Prevent users from making changes to the Exploit protection settings area in Windows Security.
Enabled:
Local users can not make changes in the Exploit protection settings area.
Disabled:
Local users are allowed to make changes in the Exploit protection settings area.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Hide the Device performance and health area
Hide the Device performance and health area in Windows Security.
Enabled:
The Device performance and health area will be hidden.
Disabled:
The Device performance and health area will be shown.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Hide the Family options area
Hide the Family options area in Windows Security.
Enabled:
The Family options area will be hidden.
Disabled:
The Family options area will be shown.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Hide all notifications
Hide notifications from Windows Security.
Enabled:
Local users will not see notifications from Windows Security.
Disabled:
Local users can see notifications from Windows Security.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Hide non-critical notifications
Only show critical notifications from Windows Security.
If the Suppress all notifications GP setting has been enabled, this setting will have no effect.
Enabled:
Local users will only see critical notifications from Windows Security. They will not see other types of notifications, such as regular PC or device health information.
Disabled:
Local users will see all types of notifications from Windows Security.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Configure customized notifications
Display specified contact information to local users in Windows Security notifications.
Enabled:
Your company contact information will be displayed in notifications that come from Windows Security.
After setting this to Enabled, you must configure the Specify contact company name GP setting and at least one of the following GP settings:
-Specify contact phone number or Skype ID
-Specify contact email number or email ID
-Specify contact website
Disabled:
No contact information will be shown on notifications.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Configure customized contact information
Display specified contact information to local users in a contact card flyout menu in Windows Security
Enabled:
Your company contact information will be displayed in a flyout menu in Windows Security.
After setting this to Enabled, you must configure the Specify contact company name GP setting and at least one of the following GP settings:
-Specify contact phone number or Skype ID
-Specify contact email number or email ID
-Specify contact website
Disabled:
No contact information will be shown in Windows Security.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Specify contact company name
Specify the company name that will be displayed in Windows Security and associated notifications. This setting must be enabled for any contact information to appear.
Enabled:
Enter the company name in the Options section.
Disabled:
Company information will not be shown at all in either Windows Security or any notifications that it creates.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Specify contact phone number or Skype ID
Specify the phone number or Skype ID that will be displayed in Windows Security and associated notifications.
Users can click on the contact information to automatically call the supplied number. Skype will be used to initiate the call.
Enabled:
Enter the phone number or Skype ID in the Options section.
Disabled:
A contact phone number or Skype ID will not be shown in either Windows Security or any notifications it creates.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Specify contact email address or Email ID
Specify the email address or email ID that will be displayed in Windows Security and associated notifications.
Users can click on the contact information to create an email that will be sent to the specified address. The default email application will be used.
Enabled:
Enter the email address or email ID in the Options section.
Disabled:
A contact email address or email ID will not be shown in either Windows Security or any notifications it creates.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Specify contact website
Specify the URL that will be displayed in Windows Security and associated notifications.
Users can click on the contact information to visit the specified website. The default web browser will be used.
Enabled:
Enter the URL in the Options section.
Disabled:
A contact website URL will not be shown in either Windows Security or any notifications it creates.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Hide the Account protection area
Hide the Account protection area in Windows Security.
Enabled:
The Account protection area will be hidden.
Disabled:
The Account protection area will be shown.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Hide the Device security area
Hide the Device security area in Windows Security.
Enabled:
The Device security area will be hidden.
Disabled:
The Device security area will be shown.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Hide the Security processor (TPM) troubleshooter page
Hide the Security processor (TPM) troubleshooting area in Windows Security.
Enabled:
The Security processor (TPM) troubleshooting area will be hidden.
Disabled:
The Security processor (TPM) troubleshooting area will be shown.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Hide the Secure boot area
Hide the Secure boot area in Windows Security.
Enabled:
The Secure boot area will be hidden.
Disabled:
The Secure boot area will be shown.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Disable the Clear TPM button
Disable the Clear TPM button in Windows Security.
Enabled:
The Clear TPM button will be unavailable for use.
Disabled:
The Clear TPM button will be available for use.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Hide the TPM Firmware Update recommendation.
Hide the recommendation to update TPM Firmware when a vulnerable firmware is detected.
Enabled:
Users will not be shown a recommendation to update their TPM Firmware.
Disabled:
Users will see a recommendation to update their TPM Firmware if Windows Security detects the system contains a TPM with vulnerable firmware.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
Hide Windows Security Systray
This policy setting hides the Windows Security notification area control.
The user needs to either sign out and sign in or reboot the computer for this setting to take effect.
Enabled:
Windows Security notification area control will be hidden.
Disabled:
Windows Security notification area control will be shown.
Not configured:
Same as Disabled.
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