Settings Catalog Analyzer
Browser-onlySearch a curated reference of Windows settings and see the equivalent CSP area and OMA-URI, with the data type, supported OS, security impact and a recommended value.
How it works
Type a setting name, keyword or OMA-URI and the analyzer returns matching entries. Each entry shows the equivalent chain — settings catalog → CSP area → OMA-URI — so you can move between the admin center and a custom policy without guessing.
Use Explain a URI to paste any OMA-URI and get a plain-language description. Known paths are described from the reference; unknown paths have their scope, CSP area and node explained so an unfamiliar URI still makes sense.
What each entry shows
- Equivalent chain — the settings catalog category, the CSP area and the OMA-URI.
- Data type and scope — the CSP format and whether the setting is device or user scoped.
- Supported OS — the minimum Windows version the setting applies to.
- Security impact — high, medium or low, to help prioritise review.
- Recommended value and the allowed values for enumerated settings.
- Documentation — a link to the official Microsoft Learn page for the setting.
Coverage
The reference is curated and honest about its scope: it starts with the highest-value Windows security areas — Microsoft Defender, Firewall, BitLocker and Windows Update — and grows over time. Every entry is sourced from the official Microsoft documentation, not inferred.
Supported scenarios
- Finding the OMA-URI for a setting so you can build a custom policy.
- Understanding what an unfamiliar OMA-URI does before you deploy it.
- Checking the data type and supported OS for a security baseline setting.
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OMA-URI Policy Builder · Policy Conflict Analyzer · Guide: OMA-URI policies · All tools