This policy is similar to settings directly available to computer users. Disabling animations can improve usability for users with some visual disabilities as well as improving performance and battery life in some scenarios.
Policy path:
Windows Components\File Explorer
Scope:
User
Supported on:
At least Windows Vista
Registry settings:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer!TurnOffSPIAnimations
Filename:
Explorer.admx