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How to Find Missing OneDrive ADMX and ADML Administrative Templates
Question details
The user needs to find the OneDrive administrative template files (ADMX and ADML) that are missing from the expected local application folders.
- Product
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- An administrator is attempting to configure OneDrive Group Policies but cannot locate the necessary ADMX and ADML template files on the system.
- Observed behavior
- The administrative template files are absent from their standard directories, preventing the configuration of OneDrive client policies.
Ensure you have administrative privileges on your Windows machine and check your current OneDrive client version build number, as you will need it to locate the correct directory.
Locate Templates in All Users Installation Paths
When OneDrive is installed for all users on a machine, it stores administrative templates in specific Program Files directories based on its current build number.
The ADMX and ADML files are bundled with the OneDrive sync client. If they aren't in the local user AppData folder, they are likely in the system-wide Program Files directories.
Press the Windows Key + E on your keyboard to launch File Explorer.
In the address bar, type %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft OneDrive\ and press Enter. Open the folder named after your current Build Number, then open the 'adm' folder to look for the ADMX and ADML files.
If the files are not found in the 64-bit directory, type %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft OneDrive\ into the address bar. Open the Build Number folder, and check the 'adm' directory.
Reinstall the OneDrive Sync Client
If the administrative templates are completely missing from all system paths, reinstalling the OneDrive client will restore the necessary files.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are ADMX and ADML files used for in OneDrive?
ADMX (language-neutral) and ADML (language-specific) files are Group Policy Administrative Templates used by IT administrators. They provide the interface and settings required to configure and enforce specific rules for the OneDrive sync client across a network of Windows computers.
How do I install the OneDrive ADMX templates in Windows?
To install them locally, copy the .admx files to the %systemroot%\PolicyDefinitions folder and the .adml files to the corresponding language subfolder (e.g., %systemroot%\PolicyDefinitions\en-US).
Why does the OneDrive folder path include a Build Number?
OneDrive updates frequently in the background. The installation directory creates a unique folder for each version build to ensure that the administrative templates exactly match the features and policies available in that specific version of the sync client.
Can I download the OneDrive administrative templates separately?
No, Microsoft does not provide a separate, standalone download link for the OneDrive ADMX and ADML files. They are exclusively bundled within and extracted during the installation of the OneDrive sync client.
