Microsoft Edge - Update policies

Article
11/17/2023

The latest version of Microsoft Edge includes the following policies that you can use to control how and when Microsoft Edge is updated.

For information about other policies available in Microsoft Edge, check out Microsoft Edge browser policy reference

Note

This article applies to Microsoft Edge version 77 or later.

Available policies

These tables lists all of the update-related group policies available in this release of Microsoft Edge. Use the links in the table to get more details about specific policies.


Applications	Preferences
Proxy Server	Microsoft Edge Update
Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime

Applications

Policy Name	Caption
InstallDefault	Allow installation default
UpdateDefault	Update policy override default
Install	Allow installation (per channel)
Update	Update policy override (per channel)
Allowsxs	Allow Microsoft Edge Side by Side browser experience
CreateDesktopShortcutDefault	Create Desktop Shortcut upon install default
CreateDesktopShortcut	Create Desktop Shortcut upon install (per channel)
RollbackToTargetVersion	Rollback to Target version (per channel)
TargetVersionPrefix	Target version override (per channel)
TargetChannel	Target Channel override (per channel)
RemoveDesktopShortcutDefault	Remove Desktop Shortcuts upon update default
RemoveDesktopShortcut	Remove Desktop Shortcuts upon update (per channel)
EdgePreview	Allow users in the Windows Insider Program to be enrolled in Edge Preview (per channel)
MeteredUpdatesDefault	Let users update all apps on metered connections
MeteredUpdates	Let users update on metered connections (per channel)

Preferences

Policy Name	Caption
AutoUpdateCheckPeriodMinutes	Auto-update check period override
UpdatesSuppressed	Time period in each day to suppress auto-update check

Proxy Server

Policy Name	Caption
ProxyMode	Choose how to specify a proxy server settings
ProxyPacUrl	URL to proxy .pac file
ProxyServer	Address or URL of a proxy server

Microsoft Edge Update

Policy Name	Caption
UpdaterExperimentationAndConfigurationServiceControl	Control updater's communication with the Experimentation and Configuration Service

Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime

Policy Name	Caption
Install	Allow installation
Update	Update policy override

Applications policies

InstallDefault

Allow installation default

Microsoft Edge Update 1.2.145.5 and later

Description

You can specify the default behavior of all channels to allow or block Microsoft Edge on domain-joined devices.

You can override this policy for individual channels by enabling the 'Allow installation' policy for specific channels.

If you disable this policy, the installation of Microsoft Edge is blocked. This only affects the installation of Microsoft Edge software when the 'Allow installation' policy is set to Not Configured.

This policy doesn't prevent Microsoft Edge Update from running or prevent users from installing Microsoft Edge software using other methods.

This policy is available only on Windows instances that are joined to a Microsoft® Active Directory® domain.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: InstallDefault
GP name: Allow installation default
GP path: Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name: InstallDefault
Value Type: REG_DWORD

Example value:

0x00000001

UpdateDefault

Update policy override default

Microsoft Edge Update 1.2.145.5 and later

Description

Lets you specify the default behavior for all channels concerning the way Microsoft Edge Update handles available updates for Microsoft Edge. Can be overridden for individual channels by specifying the 'Update policy override' policy for those specific channels.

If you enable this policy, Microsoft Edge Update handles Microsoft Edge updates according to how you configure the following options:

Always allow updates: Updates are always applied when found, either by periodic update check or by a manual update check.
Automatic silent updates only: Updates are applied only when they're found by the periodic update check.
Manual updates only: Updates are applied only when the user runs a manual update check.
Updates disabled: Updates are never applied.

If you select manual updates, make sure you periodically check for updates by using the app's manual update mechanism, if available. If you disable updates, periodically check for updates, and distribute them to users.

If you don't enable and configure this policy, Microsoft Edge Update handles available updates as specified by the 'Update policy override' policy.

This policy is available only on Windows instances that are joined to a Microsoft® Active Directory® domain.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: UpdateDefault
GP name: Update policy override default
GP path: Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name: UpdateDefault
Value Type: REG_DWORD

Example value:

0x00000003

Install

Allow installation

Microsoft Edge Update 1.2.145.5 and later

Description

Specifies whether a Microsoft Edge channel can be installed on domain-joined devices.

If you enable this policy for a channel, Microsoft Edge will not be blocked from installation.

If you disable this policy for a channel (or set it to 'Installs disabled'), Microsoft Edge will be blocked from installation.

If you don't configure this policy for a channel, the 'Allow installation default' policy configuration determines whether users can install that channel of Microsoft Edge.

If you set this policy to Always allow Machine-Wide Installs but not Per-User Installs, 'Microsoft Edge' will only be deployed machine-wide.

If you set this policy to Force Installs (Machine-Wide), 'Microsoft Edge' may only be deployed machine-wide if Microsoft Edge Update is pre-installed. Requires Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.155.43 or higher.

If you set this policy to Force Installs (Per-User), 'Microsoft Edge' may only be deployed on a Per-User basis to all machines if Microsoft Edge Update is pre-installed Per-User. Requires Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.155.43 or higher.

This policy is available only on Windows instances that are joined to a Microsoft® Active Directory® domain.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: Install
GP name: Allow installation
GP path:
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Beta
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Canary
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Dev
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name:
- (Stable): Install{56EB18F8-B008-4CBD-B6D2-8C97FE7E9062}
- (Beta): Install{2CD8A007-E189-409D-A2C8-9AF4EF3C72AA}
- (Canary): Install{65C35B14-6C1D-4122-AC46-7148CC9D6497}
- (Dev): Install{0D50BFEC-CD6A-4F9A-964C-C7416E3ACB10}
Value Type: REG_DWORD

Example value:

0x00000001

Update

Update policy override

Microsoft Edge Update 1.2.145.5 and later

Description

Specifies how Microsoft Edge Update handles available updates from Microsoft Edge.

If you enable this policy, Microsoft Edge Update handles Microsoft Edge updates according to how you configure the following options:

Always allow updates: Updates are always applied when found, either by periodic update check or by a manual update check.
Automatic silent updates only: Updates are applied only when they're found by the periodic update check.
Manual updates only: Updates are applied only when the user runs a manual update check. (Not all apps provide an interface for this option.)
Updates disabled: Updates are never applied.

If you don't enable and configure this policy, Microsoft Edge Update handles available updates as specified by the 'Update policy override default' policy.

See https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2136406 for more information.

This policy is available only on Windows instances that are joined to a Microsoft® Active Directory® domain.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: Update
GP name: Update policy override
GP path:
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Beta
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Canary
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Dev
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name:
- (Stable): Update{56EB18F8-B008-4CBD-B6D2-8C97FE7E9062}
- (Beta): Update{2CD8A007-E189-409D-A2C8-9AF4EF3C72AA}
- (Canary): Update{65C35B14-6C1D-4122-AC46-7148CC9D6497}
- (Dev): Update{0D50BFEC-CD6A-4F9A-964C-C7416E3ACB10}
Value Type: REG_DWORD

Example value:

0x00000001

Allowsxs

Allow Microsoft Edge Side by Side browser experience

Microsoft Edge Update 1.2.145.5 and later

Description

This policy lets a user run Microsoft Edge (Edge HTML) and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) side-by-side

If this policy is set to "Not configured", Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) will replace Microsoft Edge (Edge HTML) after the Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) stable channel and the November 2019 security updates are installed. This is the same behavior as the "Disabled" setting.

The "Disabled" setting blocks a side-by-side experience and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) will replace Microsoft Edge (Edge HTML) after the Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) stable channel and the November 2019 security updates are installed. This is the same behavior as the "Not Configured" setting.

When this policy is "Enabled", Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) and Microsoft Edge (Edge HTML) can run side-by-side after Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is installed.

For this group policy to take affect, it must be configured before the automatic install of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) by Windows Update. Note: A user can block the automatic update of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) by using the Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Blocker Toolkit.

Starting with Windows 10 version 20H2 Microsoft Edge Legacy and the side-by-side browser experience are not supported.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: Allowsxs
GP name: Allow Microsoft Edge Side by Side browser experience
GP path: Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name: Allowsxs
Value Type: REG_DWORD

Example value:

0x00000001

CreateDesktopShortcutDefault

Create Desktop Shortcut upon install default

Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.128.0 and later

Description

Lets you specify the default behavior for all channels for creating a desktop shortcut when Microsoft Edge is installed.

If you enable this policy a desktop shortcut is created when Microsoft Edge is installed. If you disable this policy, no desktop shortcut will be created when Microsoft Edge is installed. If you don't configure this policy a desktop shortcut to Microsoft Edge will be created during installation. If Microsoft Edge is already installed, this policy will have no effect.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: CreateDesktopShortcutDefault
GP name: Create Desktop Shortcut upon install default
GP path: Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name: CreateDesktopShortcutDefault
Value Type: REG_DWORD

Example value:

0x00000001

CreateDesktopShortcut

Create Desktop Shortcut upon install

Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.128.0 and later

Description

If you don't configure this policy for a channel, the 'Create Desktop Shortcut upon install default' policy configuration determines shortcut creation when Microsoft Edge is installed.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: CreateDesktopShortcut
GP name: Create Desktop Shortcut upon install
GP path:
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Beta
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Canary
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Dev
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name:
- (Stable): CreateDesktopShortcut{56EB18F8-B008-4CBD-B6D2-8C97FE7E9062}
- (Beta): CreateDesktopShortcut{2CD8A007-E189-409D-A2C8-9AF4EF3C72AA}
- (Canary): CreateDesktopShortcut{65C35B14-6C1D-4122-AC46-7148CC9D6497}
- (Dev): CreateDesktopShortcut{0D50BFEC-CD6A-4F9A-964C-C7416E3ACB10}
Value Type: REG_DWORD

Example value:

0x00000001

RollbackToTargetVersion

Rollback to Target version

Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.133.3 and later

Description

Specifies that Microsoft Edge Update should rollback installations of Microsoft Edge to the version indicated in 'Target version override'.

This policy has no effect unless 'Target version override' is set and 'Update policy override' is set to one of the ON states (Always allow updates, Automatic silent updates only, Manual updates only).

If you disable this policy or don't configure it, installs that have a version higher than that specified by 'Target version override' will be left as-is.

If you enable this policy, installs that have a current version higher than specified by the 'Target version override' will be downgraded to the target version.

We recommend that users install the latest version of the Microsoft Edge browser to ensure protection by the latest security updates. Rollback to an earlier version risks exposure to known security issues. This policy is meant to be used as a temporary fix to address issues in a Microsoft Edge browser update.

Before temporarily rolling back your browser version, we recommend that you turn on Sync (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2133032) for all users in your organization. If you don't turn on Sync, there is a risk of permanent browsing data loss. Use this policy at your own risk.

Note: All versions available for rollback can be viewed here https://aka.ms/EdgeEnterprise.

This policy applies to Microsoft Edge version 86 or later.

See https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2133918 for more information.

This policy is available only on Windows instances that are joined to a Microsoft® Active Directory® domain.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: RollbackToTargetVersion
GP name: Rollback to Target version
GP path:
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Beta
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Canary
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Dev
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name:
- (Stable): RollbackToTargetVersion{56EB18F8-B008-4CBD-B6D2-8C97FE7E9062}
- (Beta): RollbackToTargetVersion{2CD8A007-E189-409D-A2C8-9AF4EF3C72AA}
- (Canary): RollbackToTargetVersion{65C35B14-6C1D-4122-AC46-7148CC9D6497}
- (Dev): RollbackToTargetVersion{0D50BFEC-CD6A-4F9A-964C-C7416E3ACB10}
Value Type: REG_DWORD

Example value:

0x00000001

TargetVersionPrefix

Target version override

Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.119.43 and later

Description

When this policy is enabled, and auto-update is enabled, Microsoft Edge will be updated to the version specified by this policy value.

The policy value must be a specific Microsoft Edge version, e.g. 83.0.499.12.

If a device has newer version of Microsoft Edge than the value specified, Microsoft Edge will remain on the newer version and not downgrade to the specified version.

If the specified version does not exist, or is improperly formatted, then Microsoft Edge will remain on its current version and not update to future versions automatically.

See https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2136707 for more information.

This policy is available only on Windows instances that are joined to a Microsoft® Active Directory® domain.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: TargetVersionPrefix
GP name: Target version override
GP path:
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Beta
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Canary
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Dev
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name:
- (Stable): TargetVersionPrefix{56EB18F8-B008-4CBD-B6D2-8C97FE7E9062}
- (Beta): TargetVersionPrefix{2CD8A007-E189-409D-A2C8-9AF4EF3C72AA}
- (Canary): TargetVersionPrefix{65C35B14-6C1D-4122-AC46-7148CC9D6497}
- (Dev): TargetVersionPrefix{0D50BFEC-CD6A-4F9A-964C-C7416E3ACB10}
Value Type: REG_SZ

Example value:

83.0.499.12

TargetChannel

Target Channel override

Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.147.1 and later

Description

Specifies which Channel Microsoft Edge should be updated to.

If you enable this poicy, the Microsoft Edge will be updated to the Channel according to how you configure the following options:

Stable: Microsoft Edge will be updated to the latest stable version.
Beta: Microsoft Edge will be updated to the latest beta version.
Dev: Microsoft Edge will be updated to the latest dev version.
Extended Stable: Microsoft Edge will be updated to the latest extended stable version, which follows a longer release cadence than stable. For more information, visit https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2163508.

If you do not configure this policy, Microsoft Edge will be updated to the latest version available for the default Channel.

This policy is available only on Windows instances that are joined to a Microsoft® Active Directory® domain.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: TargetChannel
GP name: Target Channel override
GP path:
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name:
- (Stable): TargetChannel{56EB18F8-B008-4CBD-B6D2-8C97FE7E9062}
Value Type: REG_SZ

Example value:

dev

RemoveDesktopShortcutDefault

Remove Desktop Shortcuts upon update default

Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.155.1 and later

Description

Lets you specify the default behavior for all channels for creating a desktop shortcut when Microsoft Edge is installed.

If you set this policy to "Force delete system-level Desktop Shortcuts", any existing system-level Microsoft Edge desktop shortcuts will be deleted when the browser updates or the machine reboots. If you set this policy to "Force delete system-level and user-level Desktop Shortcuts", any existing system-level Microsoft Edge desktop shortcuts will be deleted when the browser updates or the machine reboots and any existing user-level desktop shortcuts will be deleted when the browser updates. This includes user-level desktop shortcuts that users might have made themselves. If you don't configure this policy, nothing will happen to existing Microsoft Edge desktop shortcuts.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: RemoveDesktopShortcutDefault
GP name: Remove Desktop Shortcuts upon update default
GP path: Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name: RemoveDesktopShortcutDefault
Value Type: REG_DWORD

Example value:

0x00000001

RemoveDesktopShortcut

Remove Desktop Shortcuts upon update

Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.155.1 and later

Description

If you don't configure this policy for a channel, the 'Remove Desktop Shortcuts upon update default' policy configuration determines desktop shortcut removal.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: RemoveDesktopShortcut
GP name: Remove Desktop Shortcuts upon update
GP path:
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Beta
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Canary
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Dev
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name:
- (Stable): RemoveDesktopShortcut{56EB18F8-B008-4CBD-B6D2-8C97FE7E9062}
- (Beta): RemoveDesktopShortcut{2CD8A007-E189-409D-A2C8-9AF4EF3C72AA}
- (Canary): RemoveDesktopShortcut{65C35B14-6C1D-4122-AC46-7148CC9D6497}
- (Dev): RemoveDesktopShortcut{0D50BFEC-CD6A-4F9A-964C-C7416E3ACB10}
Value Type: REG_DWORD

Example value:

0x00000001

EdgePreview

Allow users in the Windows Insider Program to be enrolled in Edge Preview

Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.168.21 and later

Description

Lets you specify whether users in the Windows Insider Program are enrolled in Edge Preview via Microsoft Edge Update.

If you enable this policy, users in the Windows Insider Program are enrolled in Edge Preview via Microsoft Edge Update.
If you disable this policy, users in the Windows Insider Program cannot be enrolled in Edge Preview via Microsoft Edge Update.
If you don't configure this policy, users in the Windows Insider Program are enrolled in Edge Preview via Microsoft Edge Update by default.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: EdgePreview
GP name: Allow users in the Windows Insider Program to be enrolled in Edge Preview
GP path:
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Beta
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Canary
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Dev
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name:
- (Stable): EdgePreview{56EB18F8-B008-4CBD-B6D2-8C97FE7E9062}
- (Beta): EdgePreview{2CD8A007-E189-409D-A2C8-9AF4EF3C72AA}
- (Canary): EdgePreview{65C35B14-6C1D-4122-AC46-7148CC9D6497}
- (Dev): EdgePreview{0D50BFEC-CD6A-4F9A-964C-C7416E3ACB10}
Value Type: REG_DWORD

Example value:

0x00000001

MeteredUpdatesDefault

Let users update all apps on metered connections

Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.179.5 and later

Description

Specifies whether Microsoft Edge Update will update on connections marked as metered, such as cellular connections or others where data usage is controlled for all apps.

If you don't enable and configure this policy, updates occur based the 'Download Updates over metered connections' toggle in the About Page of the Microsoft Edge browser. If a user doesn't make a choice, the Windows setting is used. You can find out more about the Windows setting here: [/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update#allowautowindowsupdatedownloadovermeterednetwork]/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update#allowautowindowsupdatedownloadovermeterednetwork)

Always allow updates: Updates are always downloaded when found, either by automatic update check or by a manual update check.

Updates disabled: Updates are not downloaded when using a metered connection.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: MeteredUpdatesDefault
GP name: Let users update all apps on metered connections
GP path: Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name: MeteredUpdatesDefault
Value Type: REG_DWORD

Example value:

0x00000001

MeteredUpdates

Let users update on metered connections

Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.179.5 and later

Description

Specifies whether Microsoft Edge Update will update on connections marked as metered, such as cellular connections or others where data usage is controlled for the Microsoft Edge browser.

If you don't enable and configure this policy, updates occur based the 'Download Updates over metered connections' toggle in the About Page of the Microsoft Edge browser. If a user doesn't make a choice, the Windows setting is used. You can find out more about the Windows setting here: /windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update#allowautowindowsupdatedownloadovermeterednetwork

Always allow updates: Updates are always downloaded when found, either by automatic update check or by a manual update check.

Disable updates: Updates are not downloaded when using a metered connection.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: MeteredUpdates
GP name: Let users update on metered connections
GP path:
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Beta
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Canary
- Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Dev
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name:
- (Stable): MeteredUpdates{56EB18F8-B008-4CBD-B6D2-8C97FE7E9062}
- (Beta): MeteredUpdates{2CD8A007-E189-409D-A2C8-9AF4EF3C72AA}
- (Canary): MeteredUpdates{65C35B14-6C1D-4122-AC46-7148CC9D6497}
- (Dev): MeteredUpdates{0D50BFEC-CD6A-4F9A-964C-C7416E3ACB10}
Value Type: REG_DWORD

Example value:

0x00000001

Preferences policies

AutoUpdateCheckPeriodMinutes

Auto-update check period override

Microsoft Edge Update 1.2.145.5 and later

Description

Minimum number of minutes between automatic update checks.

Set this policy to the value 0 to disable all periodic network traffic by Microsoft Edge Update. This is not recommended, as it prevents Microsoft Edge Update itself from receiving stability and security updates.

The 'Update policy override default' and per-application 'Update policy override' settings should be used to manage application updates rather than this setting.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: AutoUpdateCheckPeriodMinutes
GP name: Auto-update check period override
GP path: Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Preferences
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name: AutoUpdateCheckPeriodMinutes
Value Type: REG_DWORD

Example value:

0x00000578

UpdatesSuppressed

Time period in each day to suppress auto-update check

Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.33.5 and later

Description

If you enable this policy, update checks are suppressed each day starting at Hour:Minute for a period of Duration (in minutes). Duration isn't affected by daylight saving time. For example, if the start time is 22:00 and the duration is 480 minutes, updates will be suppressed for exactly 8 hours, regardless of whether daylight saving time starts or ends during this period.

If you disable or don't configure this policy, update checks aren't suppressed during any specific period.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: UpdatesSuppressed
GP name: Time period in each day to suppress auto-update check
- Options { Hour, Minute, Duration }
GP path: Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Preferences
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name:
- UpdatesSuppressedDurationMin
- UpdatesSuppressedStartHour
- UpdatesSuppressedStartMin
Value Type: REG_DWORD

Example value:

duration   : 0x0000003c
start hour : 0x00000001
start min  : 0x00000002

Proxy Server policies

ProxyMode

Choose how to specify a proxy server settings

Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.21.81 and later

Description

Allows you to specify the proxy server settings that are used by Microsoft Edge Update.

If you enable this policy, you can choose between the following proxy server options:

If you choose to never use a proxy server and always connect directly, all other options are ignored.
If you choose to use system proxy settings or auto-detect the proxy server, all other options are ignored.
If you choose fixed server proxy mode, you can specify further options in 'Address or URL of a proxy server' policy.
If you choose to use a .pac proxy script, you must specify the URL for the script in 'URL to proxy .pac file' policy.

If you enable this policy, users in your organization can't change the proxy settings in Microsoft Edge Update.

If you disable or don't configure this policy, no proxy server settings are configured, but users in your organization can choose their own proxy settings for Microsoft Edge Update.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: ProxyMode
GP name: Choose how to specify a proxy server settings
GP path: Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Proxy Server
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name: ProxyMode
Value Type: REG_SZ

Example value:

fixed_servers

ProxyPacUrl

URL to proxy .pac file

Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.21.81 and later

Description

Allows you to specify a URL for a proxy auto-config (PAC) file.

If you enable this policy, you can specify a URL for a PAC file to automate how Microsoft Edge Update selects the appropriate proxy server for fetching a particular website.

This policy is applied only if you have specified manual proxy settings in the 'Choose how to specify a proxy server settings' policy.

Don't configure this policy if you have selected a proxy setting other than manual in the 'Choose how to specify a proxy server settings' policy.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: ProxyPacUrl
GP name: URL to proxy .pac file
GP path: Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Proxy Server
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name: ProxyPacUrl
Value Type: REG_SZ

Example value:

https://www.microsoft.com

ProxyServer

Address or URL of a proxy server

Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.21.81 and later

Description

Allows you to specify the URL of the proxy server for Microsoft Edge Update to use.

If you enable this policy, you can set the proxy server URL used by Microsoft Edge Update in your organization.

This policy is applied only if you have selected manual proxy settings in the 'Choose how to specify a proxy server settings' policy.

Don't configure this policy if you have selected a proxy setting other than manual in the 'Choose how to specify a proxy server settings' policy.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: ProxyServer
GP name: Address or URL of a proxy server
GP path: Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Proxy Server
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name: ProxyServer
Value Type: REG_SZ

Example value:

https://www.microsoft.com

Microsoft Edge Update policies

UpdaterExperimentationAndConfigurationServiceControl

Control updater's communication with the Experimentation and Configuration Service

Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.145.1 and later

Description

In Microsoft Edge Update, the Experimentation and Configuration Service is used to deploy experimentation payload.

Experimentation payload consists of a list of early in development features that Microsoft is enabling for testing and feedback.

If you enable this policy, experimentation payload is downloaded from the Experimentation and Configuration Service.

If you disable this policy, communication with the Experimentation and Configuration Service is stopped completely.

If you don't configure this policy, on a managed device the behavior is same as policy 'disabled'.

If you don't configure this policy, on an unmanaged device the behavior is same as policy 'enabled'.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: UpdaterExperimentationAndConfigurationServiceControl
GP name: Control updater's communication with the Experimentation and Configuration Service
GP path: Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Microsoft Edge Update
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name: UpdaterExperimentationAndConfigurationServiceControl
Value Type: REG_DWORD

Example value:

0x00000001

Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime policies

Install (WebView)

Allow installation

Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.127.1 and later

Description

Lets you specify whether the WebView2 Runtime can be installed using Microsoft Edge Update.

If you enable this policy, users can install the WebView2 Runtime through Microsoft Edge Update.

If you disable this policy (or set it to 'Installs disabled'), users cannot install the WebView2 Runtime through Microsoft Edge Update.

If you set this policy to Always allow Machine-Wide Installs but not Per-User Installs, the WebView2 Runtime will only be deployed machine-wide.

If you set the policy to Force Installs (Machine-Wide), users can install the WebView2 Runtime to all machines where Microsoft Edge Update is pre-installed. Requires Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.155.43 or higher.

If you don't configure this policy, the WebView2 Runtime will be installed through Microsoft Edge Update.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: Install
GP name: Allow installation
GP path: Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name:
- Install{F3017226-FE2A-4295-8BDF-00C3A9A7E4C5}
Value Type: REG_DWORD

Example value:

0x00000001

Update (WebView)

Update policy override

Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.127.1 and later

Description

Lets you specify whether or not automatic updates are enabled for the WebView2 Runtime. The WebView2 Runtime is a component used by applications to display web content. Automatic updates are enabled by default. Disabling automatic updates for the WebView2 Runtime might cause compatibility issues with applications that depend on this component.

If you enable this policy, Microsoft Edge Update handles the WebView2 Runtime updates according to how you configure the following options:

Always allow updates: Updates are automatically downloaded and applied
Updates disabled: Updates are never downloaded or applied

If you don't enable this policy, updates are automatically downloaded and applied.

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

GP unique name: Update
GP name: Update policy override
GP path: Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime
GP ADMX file name: msedgeupdate.admx

Windows Registry Settings

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate
Value Name:
- Update{F3017226-FE2A-4295-8BDF-00C3A9A7E4C5}
Value Type: REG_DWORD

Example value:

0x00000001

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Available policies

Applications

Preferences

Proxy Server

Microsoft Edge Update

Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime

Applications policies

InstallDefault

Allow installation default

Description

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

Windows Registry Settings

Example value:

UpdateDefault

Update policy override default

Description

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

Windows Registry Settings

Example value:

Install

Allow installation

Description

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

Windows Registry Settings

Example value:

Update

Update policy override

Description

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

Windows Registry Settings

Example value:

Allowsxs

Allow Microsoft Edge Side by Side browser experience

Description

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

Windows Registry Settings

Example value:

CreateDesktopShortcutDefault

Create Desktop Shortcut upon install default

Description

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

Windows Registry Settings

Example value:

CreateDesktopShortcut

Create Desktop Shortcut upon install

Description

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

Windows Registry Settings

Example value:

RollbackToTargetVersion

Rollback to Target version

Description

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

Windows Registry Settings

Example value:

TargetVersionPrefix

Target version override

Description

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

Windows Registry Settings

Example value:

TargetChannel

Target Channel override

Description

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

Windows Registry Settings

Example value:

RemoveDesktopShortcutDefault