Disable File Explorer feature to prelaunch a window in the background

Policy ID

DisableFileExplorerPrelaunch

Scope

Computer Configuration

Supported on

At least Windows 11 Version 22H2

Source

Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)

Category

Windows Components › File Explorer

Description

Registry

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