Policy

Set parameters for CNG context

This policy setting allows you to specify the encryption parameters that should be used for the CNG context. If you enable this policy setting, the parameters specified will be passed to the CNG context. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the default CNG values will be used.

Policy
PackMicrosoft Office
CategoryMicrosoft Excel 2016 / Excel Options / Security / Cryptography
Policy ID817d3583b20c
Internal nameL_SetParametersForCNGContext

Registry

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HKCU\software\policies\microsoft\office\16.0\excel\security\crypto\context

Policy notes

This policy setting allows you to specify the encryption parameters that should be used for the CNG context. If you enable this policy setting, the parameters specified will be passed to the CNG context. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the default CNG values will be used.

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