Windows 10: Specify Windows To Go Default Startup Options in Windows 10

How to: Specify Windows To Go Default Startup Options in Windows 10

How to Specify Windows To Go Default Startup Options in Windows 10


editions that enables the creation of a Windows To Go workspace that can be booted from a USB-connected external drive on PCs (hosts). The portable Windows To Go workspace will run using the hardware and resources of the host PC.

PCs that meet the Windows 7 or later certification requirements can run Windows Enterprise in a Windows To Go workspace, regardless of the operating system running on the PC. Windows To Go workspaces can use the same image enterprises use for their desktops and laptops and can be managed the same way. Windows To Go is not intended to replace desktops, laptops or supplant other mobility offerings. Rather, it provides support for efficient use of resources for alternative workplace scenarios.

By default, you can change boot from the Windows To Go workspace USB instead.

For additional information and details about Windows To Go, see:

• Windows To Go feature overview (Windows 10)
• Windows To Go frequently asked questions (Windows 10)
• Best practice recommendations for Windows To Go (Windows 10)
• Tips for configuring your BIOS settings to work with Windows To Go - TechNet Articles
• Windows To Go FAQs - Why isn’t my computer booting from USB?

This tutorial will show you how to specify a default Windows To Go startup option on your Windows 10 PC.

*Warning You must be signed in as an administrator to specify a default Windows To Go startup option.



Warning Windows To Go is no longer being developed.

The feature does not support feature updates and therefore does not enable you to stay current. It also requires a specific type of USB that is no longer supported by many OEMs.

*Arrow Features being removed or deprecated in Windows 10 version 1903


CONTENTS:

• Option One: Specify Windows To Go Default Startup Options in Local Group Policy Editor
• Option Two: Specify Windows To Go Default Startup Options using a REG file

EXAMPLE: "Windows To Go Startup Options" disabled after specifying a default









OPTION ONE [/i] Specify Windows To Go Default Startup Options in Local Group Policy Editor

*note The Local Group Policy Editor is only available in the Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.

All editions can use Option TWO below.
1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor.

2. In the left pane of Local Group Policy Editor, navigate to the location below. (see screenshot below)
*Arrow Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Portable Operating System




3. In the right pane of Portable Operating System in Local Group Policy Editor, double click/tap on the Windows To Go Default Startup Options policy to edit it. (see screenshot above)

4. Do step 5 (default), step 6 (enable), or step 7 (disable) below for what you would like to do.


5. To Not Specify Windows To Go Default Startup Options
*note This is the default setting to allow changes to the Windows To Go Startup Options.
A) Select (dot) Not Configured, click/tap on OK, and go to step 8 below. (see screenshot below)

6. To Specify Windows To Go Default Startup Options as Enabled
*note If you enable this setting, booting to Windows To Go when a USB device is connected will be enabled, and users will not be able to make changes using the Windows To Go Startup Options Control Panel item.
A) Select (dot) Enabled, click/tap on OK, and go to step 8 below. (see screenshot below)

7. To Specify Windows To Go Default Startup Options as Disabled
*note If you disable this setting, booting to Windows To Go when a USB device is connected will not be enabled unless a user configures the option manually in the BIOS or other boot order configuration. Users will not be able to make changes using the Windows To Go Startup Options Control Panel item.
A) Select (dot) Disabled, click/tap on OK, and go to step 8 below. (see screenshot below)




8. When finished, you can close the Local Group Policy Editor if you like.





OPTION TWO [/i] Specify Windows To Go Default Startup Options using a REG file

*note The downloadable .reg files below will add and modify the DWORD value in the registry key below.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Policies\Microsoft\PortableOperatingSystem

Launcher DWORD

(delete) = Default
0 = Disable
1 = Enable

1. Do step 2 (default), step 3 (enable), or step 4 (disable) below for what you would like to do.


2. To Not Specify Windows To Go Default Startup Options
*note This is the default setting to allow changes to the Windows To Go Startup Options.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 5 below.

Allow_changes_to_Windows_To_Go_Startup_Options.reg

Download

3. To Specify Windows To Go Default Startup Options as Enabled
*note If you enable this setting, booting to Windows To Go when a USB device is connected will be enabled, and users will not be able to make changes using the Windows To Go Startup Options Control Panel item.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 5 below.

Specify_Default_Windows_To_Go_Startup_Options_as_enabled.reg

Download

4. To Specify Windows To Go Default Startup Options as Disabled
*note If you disable this setting, booting to Windows To Go when a USB device is connected will not be enabled unless a user configures the option manually in the BIOS or other boot order configuration. Users will not be able to make changes using the Windows To Go Startup Options Control Panel item.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 5 below.

Specify_Default_Windows_To_Go_Startup_Options_as_disabled.reg

Download
5. Save the .reg file to your desktop.

6. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

7. When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

8. If you like, you can now delete the downloaded .reg file.

That's it,
Shawn


Related Tutorials

• How to Create a Windows To Go Workspace USB in Windows 10
• How to Change Windows To Go Startup Options in Windows 10
• How to Enable or Disable Windows To Go Workspace using Sleep on Windows 10 PC
• How to Enable or Disable Windows To Go Workspace using Hibernate on Windows 10 PC

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