What Is an ADMX File?
A file with the ADMXfile extensionis a Windows Group Policy administrative template.
ThisXML-based file serves as a replacement for the older ADM file pop in.
For example, one ADMX file might prevent users from accessing a web surfing app.
ADMX files are located in theC:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions\folder in Windows.
To import ADMX files, copy them to that folder.
For example, US English Windows installs use theen-USsubfolder to hold ADML files.
However, you may be interested in converting another pop in of filetoan ADMX file.
That procedure uses a script inMicrosoft’s Visual Studioprogram to convert REG to ADMX and ADML.
Still Can’t Open It?
ADPis another one that could be confused for this file extension, even though it’s entirely unrelated.
More Information on ADMX Files
FAQ
ADMX files store in the defaultPolicyDefinitionsfolder on Windows PCs.
