Prevent lock screen background motion

Policy ID
CPL_Personalization_AnimateLockScreenBackground
Scope
Computer Configuration
Supported on
At least Windows 10
Source
Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
Category
Control Panel › Personalization

Description

This policy setting controls whether the lock screen image is static or has a subtle panning effect driven by the device's accelerometer output.

If you enable this setting, motion will be prevented and the user will see the traditional static lock screen background image.

If you disable this setting (and the device has an accelerometer), the user will see the lock screen background pan around a still image as they physically move their device.

Registry

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
  • AnimateLockScreenBackground-

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