Policy

Do not allow color changes

This policy setting controls the ability to change the color of window frames. If you enable this policy setting, you prevent users from changing the default window frame color. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, you allow users to change the default window frame color. Note: This policy setting can be used in conjunction with the "Specify a default color for window frames" policy setting, to enforce a specific color for window frames that cannot be changed by users.

Policy
PackMicrosoft Windows
CategoryWindows Components / Desktop Window Manager / Window Frame Coloring
Policy ID771a4a3feded
Internal nameDwmDisallowColorizationColorChanges_2

Registry

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HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\DisallowColorizationColorChanges (enabled) = 1
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\DisallowColorizationColorChanges (disabled) = 0

Policy notes

This policy setting controls the ability to change the color of window frames. If you enable this policy setting, you prevent users from changing the default window frame color. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, you allow users to change the default window frame color. Note: This policy setting can be used in conjunction with the "Specify a default color for window frames" policy setting, to enforce a specific color for window frames that cannot be changed by users.

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