Solved Disable Microsoft Edge Browser in Group Policy


jdUnionngarden

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Howdy Folks, :-)
I preformed the following in GP:
{
Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Microsoft Edge
Double-click “Allow Microsoft Edge to pre-launch at Windows startup, when the system is idle, and each time Microsoft Edge is closed.”
Set it to Disabled.
Same for:
“Allow Microsoft Edge to start and load the Start and New Tab page at Windows startup and each time Microsoft Edge is closed.”
}
Edge still opens but is grayed-out and won't close.
I'm looking for advice, comments on additional or optional steps.
TIA to all who read/reply!
:cool:
 

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jdUnionngarden said:
I'm looking for advice, comments on additional or optional steps.
Click to expand...
May not be what you wanna hear, but, I recommend uninstalling it! I find it to be one of the most annoying pieces of bloatware ever ingrained into Windows, next to OneDrive!
 

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jdUnionngarden said:
PowerSpec G355 Gaming Desktop PC
Windows 11 Pro, Ver. 24H2 (OS Build 26100.4652)

Howdy Folks, :-)
I preformed the following in GP:
{
Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Microsoft Edge
Double-click “Allow Microsoft Edge to pre-launch at Windows startup, when the system is idle, and each time Microsoft Edge is closed.”
Set it to Disabled.
Same for:
“Allow Microsoft Edge to start and load the Start and New Tab page at Windows startup and each time Microsoft Edge is closed.”
}
Edge still opens but is grayed-out and won't close.
I'm looking for advice, comments on additional or optional steps.
TIA to all who read/reply!
:cool:
Click to expand...
do you want edge fully disabled? or only the prelaunch disabled?
 

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@dacrone
I thought it couldn't be uninstalled (oh, "fully disabled"), but NBD. It's only annoying when it launches after I click details about a new lock-screen photo. I have it minimized to just a small rectangle top left corner and it closes with just a click and usually doesn't bother me after that. I came across the 'GP setting change' by chance and tried it.
I'm interested in learning anything you can offer.
Thanks, :cool:
/jdU
 

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you can block it completely:
www.sordum.org

Edge Blocker v2.0

If you want to block EDGE, the default Windows 11 and 10 browser, for any reason, you can use free and portable Programm Edge Blocker.
www.sordum.org www.sordum.org

or you can enable it to be uninstalled via this (but up to you if you want to do that.. its embedded pretty good in windows):

save the below to a .reg, run it and merge it, reboot (or download and merge the attached .reg - i tested on a 25h2 machine and it still works to enable "Uninstall" from Settings > Apps > Installed Apps

Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Microsoft Edge]
"NoRemove"=dword:00000000
 

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Edge Remover v18.28
www.majorgeeks.com

Download Edge Remover 19.00 - MajorGeeks

Edge Remover is a super-simple option for removing Microsoft Edge and WebView2 from your PC. Edge Remover is a useful application for users who want to uninstall Microsoft Edge Browser quickly and easily.
www.majorgeeks.com

ER.webp
 

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@dacrone, @Wolfzz
Thanks for all! :-)
I always get smarter when making a visit here!
:cool:
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec G355 Gaming Desktop PC
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-9700KF Processor 3.6GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS Z390-P Prime Intel LGA 1151 ATX Motherboard
    Memory
    16GB DDR4-3000 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SE2717HR RVJXC 27" Full HD 1920 X 1080 Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    Full HD 1920 X 1080, 96 dpi
    Hard Drives
    Primary: 500GB M.2 SSD
    Data: 1TB HDD
    PSU
    600 Watt 80 Plus Power Supply
    Case
    (?) Open Front, Top, Bottom & Back
    Cooling
    3 Case Fans, 2 Graphics Card Fans, 1 CPU Fan
    Keyboard
    HP Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech M510 Wireless
    Internet Speed
    Average 150 to 200+ Mbps via Xfinity xFi Pod to Ethernet cable
    Browser
    Firefox (Chrome Alternate rarely used)
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender
    Other Info
    Comcast Wi-Fi Router (~15 Ft. & 1 Floor below) runs 600+ Mbps
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