Policy

Disable Editing Quick Settings

If you enable this policy, the user will be unable to modify Quick Settings. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the user will be able to edit Quick Settings, such as pinning or unpinning buttons.

Policy
PackMicrosoft Windows
CategoryStart Menu and Taskbar
Policy ID12773864bbe9
Internal nameDisableEditingQuickSettings

Registry

Copy registry mappings

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\DisableEditingQuickSettings (enabled) = 1
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\DisableEditingQuickSettings (disabled) = 0

Policy notes

If you enable this policy, the user will be unable to modify Quick Settings. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the user will be able to edit Quick Settings, such as pinning or unpinning buttons.

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