Set Window Scaling Heuristics State

Policy ID
Windows_Scaling_Heuristics_State
Scope
Computer Configuration
Supported on
Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows 10
Source
Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
Category
Network › TCPIP Settings › Parameters

Description

This policy setting allows you to configure Window Scaling Heuristics. Window Scaling Heuristics is an algorithm to identify connectivity and throughput problems caused by many Firewalls and other middle boxes that don't interpret Window Scaling option correctly.

If you do not configure this policy setting, the local host settings are used.

If you enable this policy setting, Window Scaling Heuristics will be enabled and system will try to identify connectivity and throughput problems and take appropriate measures.

If you disable this policy setting, Window Scaling Heuristics will be disabled and system will not try to identify connectivity and throughput problems casued by Firewalls or other middle boxes.

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