Solved Disable Microsoft Edge blocking of downloads of certain file extensions (xml, ps1, reg)


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is there a registry tweak to disable this? I'm trying to integrate the tweak into NTLite
I've searched the internet but only came up with this reg file that disable this feature for a single filetype


Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ExemptFileTypeDownloadWarnings ]
"1"="{\"file_extension\": \"exe\", \"domains\": [\"*\"]}"



the problem is that I want to disable this feature for multiple filetypes (exe, msi, ps1, xml, reg, py)...can this be done? I've tried using separaters between file extensions ( , ; | )
but it didn't work


edit: I've already disabled smartscreen from edge settings and from defender settings
 
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It's Windows Defender smart screen blocking the files for your protection.

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Windows 11 Disable SmartScreen

Today, we'll review how to disable Windows SmartScreen in Windows 11. It is a built-in security filter that Windows uses to check every single file you
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FreeBooter said:
It's Windows Defender smart screen blocking the files for your protection.

winaero.com

Windows 11 Disable SmartScreen

Today, we'll review how to disable Windows SmartScreen in Windows 11. It is a built-in security filter that Windows uses to check every single file you
winaero.com
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I've already disabled smartscreen from edge settings and from defender settings
 

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    Windows 11 24H2 Version 10.0.26100.2605
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    Core I5 6600
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Disabling SmartScreen is terrible idea if you enjoy secure browsing.

This is the correct reg file format:
Code: 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ExemptFileTypeDownloadWarnings]
"1"="{\"file_extension\": \"exe\", \"domains\": [\"*\"]}"
"2"="{\"file_extension\": \"reg\", \"domains\": [\"*\"]}"
"3"="{\"file_extension\": \"ps1\", \"domains\": [\"*\"]}"
"4"="{\"file_extension\": \"xml\", \"domains\": [\"*\"]}"

Depending on your Edge version, it might be the older:
Code: 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ExemptDomainFileTypePairsFromFileTypeDownloadWarnings]
 

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garlin said:
Disabling SmartScreen is terrible idea if you enjoy secure browsing.

This is the correct reg file format:
Code: 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ExemptFileTypeDownloadWarnings]
"1"="{\"file_extension\": \"exe\", \"domains\": [\"*\"]}"
"2"="{\"file_extension\": \"reg\", \"domains\": [\"*\"]}"
"3"="{\"file_extension\": \"ps1\", \"domains\": [\"*\"]}"
"4"="{\"file_extension\": \"xml\", \"domains\": [\"*\"]}"

Depending on your Edge version, it might be the older:
Code: 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ExemptDomainFileTypePairsFromFileTypeDownloadWarnings]
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Unfortunately, this didn't work....and tried using both "ExemptFileTypeDownloadWarnings" and "ExemptDomainFileTypePairsFromFileTypeDownloadWarnings"........


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TairikuOkami said:
MS is intentionally trying to make life harder for users, you can just use a download manager.
www.freedownloadmanager.org

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I've installed it but edge still blocks the downloads and I have to do the extra step of clicking on "keep"

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Frankly, even if it did work it still wouldn't be a viable option for me.....I moved away from download managers long ago, and I'm trying to operate on as minimum background processes as possible
 

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    Windows 11 24H2 Version 10.0.26100.2605
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    PC/Desktop
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    Core I5 6600
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    Gigabyte Z170x Gaming 5
    Memory
    2 x 8 HeperX Fury DDR4 2666 HZ
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GTX 1070 ti
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    165 HZ Gigabyte GS32QC
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    1440p
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garlin said:
Disabling SmartScreen is terrible idea if you enjoy secure browsing.

This is the correct reg file format:
Code: 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ExemptFileTypeDownloadWarnings]
"1"="{\"file_extension\": \"exe\", \"domains\": [\"*\"]}"
"2"="{\"file_extension\": \"reg\", \"domains\": [\"*\"]}"
"3"="{\"file_extension\": \"ps1\", \"domains\": [\"*\"]}"
"4"="{\"file_extension\": \"xml\", \"domains\": [\"*\"]}"

Depending on your Edge version, it might be the older:
Code: 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ExemptDomainFileTypePairsFromFileTypeDownloadWarnings]
Click to expand...
I was wrong.... your method works, sir!
I don't know why it didn't work previously...maybe a system reboot was needed (which I did)
Thank you !!
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 11 24H2 Version 10.0.26100.2605
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Core I5 6600
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z170x Gaming 5
    Memory
    2 x 8 HeperX Fury DDR4 2666 HZ
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GTX 1070 ti
    Monitor(s) Displays
    165 HZ Gigabyte GS32QC
    Screen Resolution
    1440p
    Hard Drives
    1TB NVME M.2 Samsung 990 Pro
Update (August 2024)
after fresh windows 11 install, it seems this path is the working one:
Code: 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ExemptDomainFileTypePairsFromFileTypeDownloadWarnings]
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 11 24H2 Version 10.0.26100.2605
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Core I5 6600
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z170x Gaming 5
    Memory
    2 x 8 HeperX Fury DDR4 2666 HZ
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GTX 1070 ti
    Monitor(s) Displays
    165 HZ Gigabyte GS32QC
    Screen Resolution
    1440p
    Hard Drives
    1TB NVME M.2 Samsung 990 Pro
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