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Microsoft.Policies.WindowsExplorer• Machine

Do not apply the Mark of the Web tag to files copied from insecure sources

This policy setting determines the application of the Mark of the Web tag to files sourced from insecure locations. If you enable this policy setting, files copied from unsecure sources will not be tagged with the Mark of the Web. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, files copied from unsecure sources will be tagged with the appropriate Mark of the Web. Note: Failure to tag files from unsecure sources with the Mark of the Web can expose users’ computers to security risks.

Policy Details

Policy Name
DisableMotWOnInsecurePathCopy
Registry Key
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
Value Name
DisableMotWOnInsecurePathCopy
Supported On
At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
OMA-URI (CSP)
ADMX_WindowsExplorer/DisableMotWOnInsecurePathCopy
OS Build Version:10.0.22000, 10.0.19043.1202, 10.0.19042.1202, 10.0.19041.1202
CSP Version:10.0
Conflict Resolution:LastWrite
Allowed Editions:
EnterpriseEnterprise NProfessionalProfessional NEnterprise EvaluationEnterprise N EvaluationEducationEducation NEnterprise SEnterprise S NEnterprise S EvaluationEnterprise S N EvaluationHolographic BusinessPro Single LanguagePro ChinaPro WorkstationPro Workstation NPro For EducationPro For Education NEnterprisegEnterprisegnServerrdshIotenterpriseIotenterprisesCloudeditionnCloudeditionIotenterpriseskIotenterpriseseval
Policy State Values
Enabled: 1
Disabled: 0
Available Languages
en-us