Policy
Don't save settings at exit
Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop. If you enable this setting, users can change the desktop, but some changes, such as the position of open windows or the size and position of the taskbar, are not saved when users log off. However, shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved.
Pack Microsoft Windows
Category Desktop
Policy ID
910abfb2ffdd Internal name
NoSaveSettings Registry
Copy registry mappings
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\NoSaveSettings (enabled) = 1
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\NoSaveSettings (disabled) = 0Policy notes
Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop. If you enable this setting, users can change the desktop, but some changes, such as the position of open windows or the size and position of the taskbar, are not saved when users log off. However, shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved.
Related policies
Allow theme files from network locationsDo not add shares of recently opened documents to Network LocationsHide and disable all items on the desktopHide Internet Explorer icon on desktopHide Network Locations icon on desktopPrevent adding, dragging, dropping and closing the Taskbar's toolbarsProhibit adjusting desktop toolbars