Sync settings over metered connections even when roaming

Policy ID
SyncOverMeteredNetworkWhenRoaming
Scope
Computer Configuration, User Configuration
Supported on
At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
Source
Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
Category
Windows Components › Microsoft User Experience Virtualization

Description

This policy setting defines whether the User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) Agent synchronizes settings over metered connections outside of the home provider network, for example when connected via a roaming connection.
By default, the UE-V Agent does not synchronize settings over a metered connection that is roaming.
With this setting enabled, the UE-V Agent synchronizes settings over a metered connection that is roaming.
With this setting disabled, the UE-V Agent will not synchronize settings over a metered connection that is roaming.
If you do not configure this policy setting, any defined values are deleted.

Registry

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
  • SyncOverMeteredNetworkWhenRoamingREG_DWORD
UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER
  • SyncOverMeteredNetworkWhenRoamingREG_DWORD

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