Win Update KB5027397 Enablement Package for Windows 11 version 23H2 Feature Update

Silent84 · Nov 2, 2023

Fix it, thank you!

Ghot · Nov 2, 2023

Silent84 said:
Fix it, thank you!

Good job.

Dru2 · Nov 2, 2023

SignedAdam said:
That's a "Microsoft statement" about the update is coming, that's nothing about how this file was obtained, The two are completely different. All due respect
It's worrying to see people are making backups after using this method. When we don't even know it's source, was it obtained in a beta build of windows, or was it obtained in a public release? It's a genuine question!

I know you're new here, but for those of us who's been around these forums (seven, eight, ten, and now eleven) for many years know Brink has long proven to be trustworthy and unquestioned. If he posts a link to something, you better darn well believe it's legit.

Also, as part of admin staff here, and being awarded multiple the MVP badges from Microsoft themselves, I'd doubt highly he'd want to damage his, or this site's reputation by posting highly questionable or nefarious links.

I myself have been downloading files and using (even relying) on links from him for years without hesitation. Did so again here. Zero issues with the file. Zero issue with my fully compatible Windows 11 PC, now running 23H2 as seen below my avatar.

My two cents.

IownAmoneyPit · Nov 2, 2023

Ghot said:
I don't have a What's New section, but the Enablement Package install doesn't say 22H2 or 23H2, on mine...

View attachment 76055

@Griff79... yep, I see that too on the Uninstall list.

Griff79 said:
View attachment 76057

For anybody else that is having trouble navigating the newer settings panel your Windows Update history can also still be found in the "Classic Control Panel" that's where I veified if the Enablement Package was installed as I too forgot to check in the Uninstall List shown in Griff79,s quote above.

gtspeck · Nov 3, 2023

I guess it was my turn, it finally showed up in WU, went real quick. So far no issues, hopefully it will stay that way. SFC and DISM found no errors :wink:

SonicMojo · Nov 3, 2023

So let me understand this - I manage a small office workgroup environment with a mix of Win 10 and have two Win 11 ENT workstations running.

Due to small footprint (a dozen endpoints) we do not allow wide open "Check for Updates" from each workstation and use PSWindowsUpdate via Powershell to manage the small updates overhead.

Each machine has a single registry key to turn off Auto Updates

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU]
"NoAutoUpdate"=dword:00000001

And another to ensure no one can click "Check for Updates"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]
"SetDisableUXWUAccess"=dword:00000001

Leaving the machines in a perfect static state until each Patch Tuesday rolls around, and we apply the usual security and critical updates via a scheduled task via PSWindowsUpdate.

But as of this moment - if I run Get-WindowsUpdate from my machine against a Win 11 target - I do not get anything back of interest to 23H2:

Is KB5027397 just not "out in the wild"? Or is it being staged or what else am I missing here?

EDIT: Just saw on NeoWin that I also might need KB5031455 on a Win 11 target as well?

Sonic

Ghot · Nov 3, 2023

SonicMojo said:
Is KB5027397 just not "out in the wild"? Or is it being staged or what else am I missing here?

EDIT: Just saw on NeoWin that I also might need KB5031455 on a Win 11 target as well?

23H2 is being rolled out in... waves. It won't come to everyone at the same time.

Here's the short version...

Possibilities...

1. Windows Update will download KB5031455 and apply the enablement package (which just, turns features ON), giving you 23H2.

2. Windows Update will download KB5031455 and remain as 22H2. Then "you" need to apply the enablement package, to get 23H2.

SonicMojo · Nov 3, 2023

Ghot said:
1. Windows Update will download KB5031455 and apply the enablement package (which just, turns features ON), giving you 23H2.

2. Windows Update will download KB5031455 and remain as 22H2. Then "you" need to apply the enablement package, to get 23H2.

Fair enough.

I just installed KB5031455 successfully - let the machine restart and settle down and then did an on demand Windows Update check via PSWindowsUpdate.

I do not see anything as of yet regarding enablement package AND my WIn 11 target remains as 22H2.

Guess I just need to wait it out.

S

cereberus · Nov 3, 2023

I have no idea why but everytime there is a build or Edge update, Edge irritatingly turns off extensions.
Worse, it always sets my favourite bar to never show rather than always. I can never remember where the setting is to change it.
This happens on all versions (RTM or Insiders).

pietcorus2 · Nov 3, 2023

Edge will change settings after update...........have to check them after each update !!

Ghot · Nov 3, 2023

SonicMojo said:
Fair enough.

I just installed KB5031455 successfully - let the machine restart and settle down and then did an on demand Windows Update check via PSWindowsUpdate.

I do not see anything as of yet regarding enablement package AND my WIn 11 target remains as 22H2.

Guess I just need to wait it out.

S

Then you just need to download the enablement package, at the bottom of the first post in this thread.

TraderGary · Nov 3, 2023

cereberus said:
I have no idea why but everytime there is a build or Edge update, Edge irritatingly turns off extensions.
Worse, it always sets my favourite bar to never show rather than always. I can never remember where the setting is to change it.
This happens on all versions (RTM or Insiders).

My Edge has never done any of that with any update. It remains solidly the same with no changes. Extensions don't turn off. My Favorites Bar always shows and doesn't turn off.

I don't beta test anything and am not an Insider.

I'm currently on Edge Version 119.0.2151.44 (Official build) (64-bit).

TairikuOkami · Nov 3, 2023

cereberus said:
I have no idea why but everytime there is a build or Edge update, Edge irritatingly turns off extensions.

Have you tried to reset Edge?

pietcorus2 said:
Edge will change settings after update...........have to check them after each update !!

Not just Edge, Windows as well, thus the reason I prefer to use policies, they will always stick. I setup Edge using policies (~95%).

Code:

rem =================================== Windows Policies ===================================
rem ------------------------------------ Microsoft Edge ------------------------------------

rem https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-relnote-stable-channel
rem https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-policies
rem https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=55319
rem rem https://admx.help/?Category=EdgeChromium
rem edge://policy

rem reg delete "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /f
rem reg delete "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /f

rem ________________________________________________________________________________________
rem 1 - Allow users to access the games menu
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "AllowGamesMenu" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Allow the audio sandbox to run
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "AudioSandboxEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Compose is enabled for writing on the web
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "ComposeInlineEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Enables CryptoWallet feature
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "CryptoWalletEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - AllowJavaScriptJit / 2 - BlockJavaScriptJit (Do not allow any site to run JavaScript JIT)
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DefaultJavaScriptJitSetting" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Allow users to open files using the DirectInvoke protocol
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DirectInvokeEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Disable taking screenshots
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DisableScreenshots" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 1 - DNS interception checks enabled
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DNSInterceptionChecksEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Drop lets users send messages or files to themselves
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "EdgeEDropEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Microsoft Edge can automatically enhance images to show you sharper images with better color, lighting, and contrast
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "EdgeEnhanceImagesEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Allows the Microsoft Edge browser to enable Follow service and apply it to users
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "EdgeFollowEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Microsoft Edge will attempt to connect to the Microsoft Edge management service to download and apply policy assigned to the Azure AD account of the user
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "EdgeManagementEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - If you enable this policy, users will be able to access the Microsoft Edge Workspaces feature
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "EdgeWorkspacesEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Allow Google Cast to connect to Cast devices on all IP addresses (Multicast), Edge trying to connect to 239.255.255.250 via UDP port 1900
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "EnableMediaRouter" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem The Experimentation and Configuration Service is used to deploy Experimentation and Configuration payloads to the client / 0 - RestrictedMode / 1 - ConfigurationsOnlyMode / 2 - FullMode
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "ExperimentationAndConfigurationServiceControl" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Allows Microsoft Edge to prompt the user to switch to the appropriate profile when Microsoft Edge detects that a link is a personal or work link
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "GuidedSwitchEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Hide restore pages dialog after browser crash
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "HideRestoreDialogEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 1 - Show Hubs Sidebar
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "HubsSidebarEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Enable Grammar Tools feature within Immersive Reader
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "ImmersiveReaderGrammarToolsEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Enable Picture Dictionary feature within Immersive Reader
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "ImmersiveReaderPictureDictionaryEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 0 -InPrivate mode available / 1 - disabled / 2 - forced
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "InPrivateModeAvailability" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 1 - Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode (IE mode)
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "InternetExplorerIntegrationReloadInIEModeAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Shows content promoting the Microsoft Edge Insider channels on the About Microsoft Edge settings page
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "MicrosoftEdgeInsiderPromotionEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Mouse Gesture Enabled
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "MouseGestureEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Microsoft Edge built-in PDF reader powered by Adobe Acrobat enabled
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "NewPDFReaderEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Hide the default top sites from the new tab page
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "NewTabPageHideDefaultTopSites" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 1 - Allow QUIC protocol
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "QuicAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Enable Read Aloud feature in Microsoft Edge
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "ReadAloudEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Configure Related Matches in Find on Page, the results are processed in a cloud service
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "RelatedMatchesCloudServiceEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Allow remote debugging
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "RemoteDebuggingAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Launches Renderer processes into an App Container for additional security benefits
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "RendererAppContainerEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 0 - Enable search in sidebar / 1 - DisableSearchInSidebarForKidsMode / 2 - DisableSearchInSidebar
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "SearchInSidebarEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f

rem 1 - Search for image enabled
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "SearchForImageEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Allow screen capture
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "ScreenCaptureAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Allow notifications to set Microsoft Edge as default PDF reader
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "ShowPDFDefaultRecommendationsEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - The policy can be used to prevent users from opting out of the default behavior of isolating all sites
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "SitePerProcess" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 1 - Allow Speech Recognition
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "SpeechRecognitionEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Allow video capture
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "VideoCaptureAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Allow Microsoft Edge Workspaces
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "EdgeWorkspacesEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Wallet Donation Enabled
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "WalletDonationEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - DNS-based WPAD optimization (Web Proxy Auto-Discovery)
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "WPADQuickCheckEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 0 - Prevent Desktop Shortcut creation upon install default
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate" /v "CreateDesktopShortcutDefault" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate" /v "CreateDesktopShortcut{56EB18F8-B008-4CBD-B6D2-8C97FE7E9062}" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate" /v "RemoveDesktopShortcutDefault" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem ________________________________________________________________________________________
rem 1 - The Sidebar appears in a fixed position on the Microsoft Windows desktop, and is hidden from the browser application frame
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "StandaloneHubsSidebarEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f


rem =================================== Windows Policies ===================================
rem ------------------------------------ Microsoft Edge ------------------------------------
rem ..................................... Appearances ......................................

rem 0 - Show share button
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "ConfigureShare" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 1 - Show Collections button
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "EdgeCollectionsEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Show favorites bar
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "FavoritesBarEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 1 - Show Math Solver button
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "MathSolverEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - The performance detector detects tab performance issues and recommends actions to fix the performance issues
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "PerformanceDetectorEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Pin browser essentials toolbar button
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "PinBrowserEssentialsToolbarButton" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Show mini menu when selecting text
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "QuickSearchShowMiniMenu" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Always show the Downloads button on the toolbar
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "ShowDownloadsToolbarButton" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 1 - Show home button
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "ShowHomeButton" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Show feedback button
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "UserFeedbackAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Show tab actions menu (Show vertical tabs)
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "VerticalTabsAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Show web capture button
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "WebCaptureEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem ________________________________________________________________________________________
rem 1 - Enables background updates to the list of available templates for Collections and other features that use templates
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "BackgroundTemplateListUpdatesEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Enable the Search bar
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "SearchbarAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Allow the Search bar at Windows startup
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "SearchbarIsEnabledOnStartup" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f


rem =================================== Windows Policies ===================================
rem ------------------------------------ Microsoft Edge ------------------------------------
rem .............................. Cookies and site permissions ............................

rem PDF Documents
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "AlwaysOpenPdfExternally" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem Ads setting for sites with intrusive ads / 1 - Allow ads on all sites / 2 - Block ads on sites with intrusive ads. (Default value)
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "AdsSettingForIntrusiveAdsSites" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem Clipboard / 2 - BlockClipboard / 3 - AskClipboard
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DefaultClipboardSetting" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f

rem File Editing / 2 - BlockFileSystemRead / 3 - AskFileSystemRead
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DefaultFileSystemReadGuardSetting" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f

rem File Editing / 2 - BlockFileSystemWrite / 3 - AskFileSystemWrite
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DefaultFileSystemWriteGuardSetting" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f

rem Location / 1 - AllowGeolocation / 2 - BlockGeolocation / 3 - AskGeolocation
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DefaultGeolocationSetting" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f

rem Insecure Content / 2 - BlockInsecureContent / 3 - AllowExceptionsInsecureContent
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DefaultInsecureContentSetting" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f

rem Notifications / 1 - AllowNotifications / 2 - BlockNotifications / 3 - AskNotifications
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DefaultNotificationsSetting" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f

rem Motion or light sensors / 1 - AllowSensors / 2 - BlockSensors
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DefaultSensorsSetting" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f

rem Serial ports / 2 - BlockSerial / 3 - AskSerial
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DefaultSerialGuardSetting" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f

rem USB Devices / 2 - BlockWebUsb / 3 - AskWebUsb
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DefaultWebUsbGuardSetting" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f

rem ________________________________________________________________________________________
rem 1 - Allow audio capture
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "AudioCaptureAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem Bluetooth / 2 - BlockWebBluetooth / 3 - AskWebBluetooth
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DefaultWebBluetoothGuardSetting" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f

rem Access to HID devices via the WebHID API / 2 - BlockWebHid / 3 - AskWebHid
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DefaultWebHidGuardSetting" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f


rem =================================== Windows Policies ===================================
rem ------------------------------------ Microsoft Edge ------------------------------------
rem ...................................... Downloads .......................................

rem Set download directory
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DownloadDirectory" /t REG_SZ /d "Z:\Desktop" /f

rem 1 - Ask me what to do with each download (Ignored when download directory is set)
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "PromptForDownloadLocation" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 1 - Open Office files in the browser
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "QuickViewOfficeFilesEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f


rem =================================== Windows Policies ===================================
rem ------------------------------------ Microsoft Edge ------------------------------------
rem ..................................... Extensions .......................................

rem 1 - Allow extensions from other stores
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "ControlDefaultStateOfAllowExtensionFromOtherStoresSettingEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - DeveloperToolsAllowed / 2 - DeveloperToolsDisallowed (Don't allow using the developer tools)
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DeveloperToolsAvailability" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f

rem ________________________________________________________________________________________
rem 1 - Blocks external extensions from being installed
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "BlockExternalExtensions" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f


rem =================================== Windows Policies ===================================
rem ------------------------------------ Microsoft Edge ------------------------------------
rem ...................................... Languages .......................................

rem 1 - Enable spellcheck
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "SpellcheckEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 1 - Offer to translate pages that aren't in a language I read
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "TranslateEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem ________________________________________________________________________________________
rem 1 - The Microsoft Editor service provides enhanced spell and grammar checking for editable text fields on web pages
rem https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-microsoft-can-get-your-passwords-via-web-browsers-spellcheck
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "MicrosoftEditorProofingEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "MicrosoftEditorSynonymsEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem =================================== Windows Policies ===================================
rem ------------------------------------ Microsoft Edge ------------------------------------
rem ..................................... New tab page .....................................

rem Page Layout / 1 - DisableImageOfTheDay / 2 -  DisableCustomImage / 3 - DisableAll
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "NewTabPageAllowedBackgroundTypes" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 1 - Allow Microsoft News content on the new tab page
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "NewTabPageContentEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Preload the new tab page for a faster experience
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "NewTabPagePrerenderEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem ________________________________________________________________________________________
rem 1 - Hide the default top sites from the new tab page
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "NewTabPageHideDefaultTopSites" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 1 - Allow quick links on the new tab page
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "NewTabPageQuickLinksEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f


rem =================================== Windows Policies ===================================
rem ------------------------------------ Microsoft Edge ------------------------------------
rem ....................................... Personal .......................................

rem 1 - Add profile
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "BrowserAddProfileEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Browse as guest
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "BrowserGuestModeEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Allow users to configure Family safety and Kids Mode
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "FamilySafetySettingsEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f


rem =================================== Windows Policies ===================================
rem ------------------------------------ Microsoft Edge ------------------------------------
rem ............................ Privacy, search, and services .............................

rem 1 - Suggest similar sites when a website can't be found
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "AlternateErrorPagesEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem Automatically switch to more secure connections with Automatic HTTPS / 0 - Disabled / 1 - Switch to supported domains / 2 - Always
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "AutomaticHttpsDefault" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f

rem Diagnostic Data / 0 - Off / 1 - RequiredData / 2 - OptionalData
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DiagnosticData" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem Enhance the security state in Microsoft Edge / 0 - Standard mode / 1 - Balanced mode / 2 - Strict mode
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "EnhanceSecurityMode" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f

rem Search on new tabs uses search box or address bar / redirect - address bar / bing - search box
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "NewTabPageSearchBox" /t REG_SZ /d "redirect" /f

rem 1 - Use a web service to help resolve navigation errors
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "ResolveNavigationErrorsUseWebService" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Show me search and site suggestions using my typed characters
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "SearchSuggestEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Turn on site safety services to get more info about the sites you visit
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "SiteSafetyServicesEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Suggest group names when creating a new tab group
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "TabServicesEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem Tracking prevention / 0 - Off / 1 - Basic / 2 - Balanced / 3 - Strict
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "TrackingPrevention" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Typosquatting Checker (just sending what you type to MS)
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "TyposquattingCheckerEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Visual search (sending what you are looking at to MS)
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "VisualSearchEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem ________________________________________________________________________________________
rem Enable Microsoft Search in Bing suggestions in the address bar
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "AddressBarMicrosoftSearchInBingProviderEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem Allow personalization of ads, Microsoft Edge, search, news and other Microsoft services by sending browsing history, favorites and collections, usage and other browsing data to Microsoft
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "PersonalizationReportingEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem Enable full-tab promotional content
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "PromotionalTabsEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem Allow recommendations and promotional notifications from Microsoft Edge
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "ShowRecommendationsEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem Choose whether users can receive customized background images and text, suggestions, notifications, and tips for Microsoft services)
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "SpotlightExperiencesAndRecommendationsEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem Use secure DNS (DoH)
rem reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "BuiltInDnsClientEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f
rem reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DnsOverHttpsMode" /t REG_SZ /d "secure" /f
rem reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DnsOverHttpsTemplates" /t REG_SZ /d "https://security.cloudflare-dns.com/dns-query?" /f


rem =================================== Windows Policies ===================================
rem ------------------------------------ Microsoft Edge ------------------------------------
rem ...................................... Profiles ........................................

rem 1 - Save and fill personal info
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "AutofillAddressEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 1 - Save and fill payment info
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "AutofillCreditCardEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 1 - Let users compare the prices of a product they are looking at, get coupons or rebates from the website they're on
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "EdgeShoppingAssistantEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Forces data synchronization in Microsoft Edge. This policy also prevents the user from turning sync off.
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "ForceSync" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem If you enable this policy all the specified data types will be included for synchronization
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ForceSyncTypes" /v "1" /t REG_SZ /d "extensions" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ForceSyncTypes" /v "2" /t REG_SZ /d "favorites" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ForceSyncTypes" /v "3" /t REG_SZ /d "passwords" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ForceSyncTypes" /v "4" /t REG_SZ /d "settings" /f

rem If you enable this policy all the specified data types will be excluded from synchronization
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\SyncTypesListDisabled" /v "1" /t REG_SZ /d "addressesAndMore" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\SyncTypesListDisabled" /v "2" /t REG_SZ /d "apps" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\SyncTypesListDisabled" /v "3" /t REG_SZ /d "collections" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\SyncTypesListDisabled" /v "4" /t REG_SZ /d "history" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\SyncTypesListDisabled" /v "5" /t REG_SZ /d "openTabs" /f

rem 1 - Suggest strong passwords
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "PasswordGeneratorEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 1 - Offer to save passwords
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "PasswordManagerEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 1 - Show alerts when passwords are found in an online leak
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "PasswordMonitorAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Show the "Reveal password" button in password fields
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "PasswordRevealEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem Sign in: / 0 - Automatically / 1 - With device password
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "PrimaryPasswordSetting" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 1 - Show Microsoft Rewards experience and notifications
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "ShowMicrosoftRewards" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem ________________________________________________________________________________________
rem 1 - Single sign-on for work or school sites using this profile enabled
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "AADWebSiteSSOUsingThisProfileEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Allow single sign-on for Microsoft personal sites using this profile
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "MSAWebSiteSSOUsingThisProfileAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem Configure the list of domains where Microsoft Edge should disable the password manager
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\PasswordManagerBlocklist" /v "1" /t REG_SZ /d "https://steamcommunity.com" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\PasswordManagerBlocklist" /v "2" /t REG_SZ /d "https://store.steampowered.com" /f


rem =================================== Windows Policies ===================================
rem ------------------------------------ Microsoft Edge ------------------------------------
rem ................................ System and performance ................................

rem 1 - Continue running background apps when Microsoft Edge is closed
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "BackgroundModeEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem Efficiency Mode / 1 - Enables efficiency mode
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "EfficiencyModeEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Use hardware acceleration when available
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "HardwareAccelerationModeEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Save resources with sleeping tabs
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "SleepingTabsEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem 1 - Startup boost
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "StartupBoostEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem ________________________________________________________________________________________
rem 1 - If ECH is enabled, Microsoft Edge might or might not use ECH depending on server support, the availability of the HTTPS DNS record
rem Enable: DOH + #use-dns-https-svcb-alpn + the paramater: --enable-features="EncryptedClientHello" - https://www.cloudflare.com/ssl/encrypted-sni
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "EncryptedClientHelloEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f

rem 1 - Enable Gamer Mode
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "GamerModeEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f

rem NetworkPrediction / 0 - Always / 1 - WifiOnly / 2 - Never
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "NetworkPredictionOptions" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f

denvilledon · Nov 3, 2023

I am now at 23H2. Interesting how I got there. Every day I checked for updates and never got the enablement package. I checked history and discovered it was installed. 2023-10 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5031455) but I was still at 22H2. I tried toggling get the latest updates off and still no help. I updated Edge and cheched and I was still at 22H2. I then turned off get the latest updates and got the option to install 22H3
So it looks like you must have the latest Edge installed and get the latest updates turned off.... at least on my machine

f14tomcat · Nov 3, 2023

memo09 said:
Except that after using Enablement Package the Windowss Update History still mentions 22H2 in the What's New section. See screenshot below.
View attachment 76049

Even when it is clearly 23H2.

View attachment 76052

No big deal, but slightly sloppy from MS.

What you have circled is an update from October of last year 2022. History is history.

asl93e · Nov 3, 2023

SignedAdam said:
As previously mentioned only the poster can answer where the files uploaded to :

Came from... It's not a trick question...

I wasn't expecting 3 replies from none of the users who can give me the information I'm seeking, as they didn't upload the files. was it a beta build / preview or a public release build of windows 11, that the files were obtained from? @Brink

please no one else respond, if it doesn't get answered it doesn't get answered.

I downloaded and installed this on my 2 compatible Windows 11 computers and now both are running 23H2. What I was not expecting is that it also updated my non compliant computers. 3 computers with AMD FX6300 cpu's, no secure boot or TMP...all now running 23H2. My Dell 1800X also updated to 23H2. Just wanted to say thanks for the download. Now I'm good for another year (fingers crossed).

Bree · Nov 3, 2023

Win7ine said:
If you are still waiting with your System2 try with "get latest" turned off.

Worked for me on all three of my supported devices, Systems One, Three, and Five in my specs below..

Checked for updates with it turned on....

...then turned it off and checked again.

Wynona said:
Strange . . . I got the 23H2 update today with "get latest" turned on.

Yes, that's the way it's supposed to work, according to all the MS documentation. Seems it's working back to front somehow....

Scott · Nov 3, 2023

Dru2 said:
now running 23H2 as seen below my avatar.

Missed a digit

Silent84 · Nov 4, 2023

Guys, in 23 years, i never seen this issue, i change in the last 5 days, was, windows update, new gpu drivers, and the new bios.

The first time i saw it was last night, happens only on EDGE, on Chrome everything its fine.

I test it with extensions, and without, restart the edge, same issue.

Steve C · Nov 4, 2023

denvilledon said:
I am now at 23H2. Interesting how I got there. Every day I checked for updates and never got the enablement package. I checked history and discovered it was installed. 2023-10 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5031455) but I was still at 22H2. I tried toggling get the latest updates off and still no help. I updated Edge and cheched and I was still at 22H2. I then turned off get the latest updates and got the option to install 22H3
So it looks like you must have the latest Edge installed and get the latest updates turned off.... at least on my machine

I'm offered 23H2 too as soon as I turned off to get the latest updates. That is counter intuitive but perhaps typical of Microsoft software QA.

If I try to install though I get error Download error - 0x80246019

Release Channel	Available	Next Step
Windows Update and Microsoft Update	Yes	None. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update. The update is named Feature Update to Windows 11, version 23H2.
Microsoft Update Catalog	No	This update is only available through the other release channels.
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)	Yes	This update will automatically synchronize with WSUS if you configure Products and Classifications as follows: Product: Windows 11 Classification: Upgrades The update is named Windows 11, version 23H2.

Win Update KB5027397 Enablement Package for Windows 11 version 23H2 Feature Update

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