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Microsoft.Policies.DesktopWindowManager• Machine

Use solid color for Start background

This policy setting controls the Start background visuals. If you enable this policy setting, the Start background will use a solid color. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Start background will use the default visuals. Note: If this policy setting is enabled, users can continue to select a color in Start Personalization. However, setting the accent will have no effect.

Policy Details

Policy Name
DwmDisableAccentAndGradient
Registry Key
SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DWM
Value Name
DisableAccentGradient
Supported On
At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
Policy State Values
Enabled: 1
Disabled: 0
Available Languages
en-us