Windows 11 25H2 Group Policy Hidden Gems (42 New Policies)
Why it’s rare: Microsoft added 42 new Group Policy settings in 25H2, but most are undocumented outside enterprise channels
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Critical Hidden Policies:
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# Remove preinstalled Microsoft Store apps (Enterprise/Education only)
# Path: Computer Config > Admin Templates > Windows Components > App Package Deployment
# Policy: "Remove Default Microsoft Store Packages from the system"
# Disable Widgets on Lock Screen (New in 25H2)
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Widgets" /v DisableWidgetsOnLockScreen /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
# Configure Taskbar Small Button Behavior
reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer" /v TaskbarSmallButtons /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f