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.
Registry Hive | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
Registry Path | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DWM |
Value Name | DisableAccentGradient |
Value Type | REG_DWORD |
Enabled Value | 1 |
Disabled Value | 0 |