{"id":26248,"date":"2023-07-28T19:29:02","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T13:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=26248"},"modified":"2023-07-31T03:05:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-30T21:35:10","slug":"customize-edge-using-group-policy-editor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/26248\/customize-edge-using-group-policy-editor\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips to Tweak Microsoft Edge Using Group Policy Editor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tags\/microsoft-edge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Edge<\/a> is constantly improving to give the best possible browsing experience. If you use Edge as your default browser and want to customize it to your taste, you can use the Windows Group Policy Editor. It allows you to enable and disable hidden features otherwise unavailable in the browser. Here are ten helpful tips to tweak and <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/17721\/microsoft-edge-tips-tricks-hidden-features\/\">customize the Edge browser<\/a> using the Group Policy editor in Windows.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26321 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_Untitled-design-3-11.jpg\" alt=\"10 Best Tips To Tweak Edge Browser Using Group Policy Editor in Windows\" width=\"1392\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_Untitled-design-3-11.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_Untitled-design-3-11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_Untitled-design-3-11-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_Untitled-design-3-11-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-65b315f049baa\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-65b315f049baa\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/26248\/customize-edge-using-group-policy-editor\/#How_to_Tweak_Edge_Using_Windows_Group_Policy_Editor\" title=\"How to Tweak Edge Using Windows Group Policy Editor?\">How to Tweak Edge Using Windows Group Policy Editor?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/26248\/customize-edge-using-group-policy-editor\/#1_Disable_Address_Bar_Drop-Down_List_Suggestions\" title=\"1. Disable Address Bar Drop-Down List Suggestions\">1. Disable Address Bar Drop-Down List Suggestions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/26248\/customize-edge-using-group-policy-editor\/#2_Disable_Adobe_Flash\" title=\"2. Disable Adobe Flash\">2. Disable Adobe Flash<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/26248\/customize-edge-using-group-policy-editor\/#3_Turn_Off_Developer_Tools\" title=\"3. Turn Off Developer Tools\">3. Turn Off Developer Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/26248\/customize-edge-using-group-policy-editor\/#4_Enable_Do_Not_Track_for_Better_Privacy\" title=\"4. Enable &#8220;Do Not Track&#8221; for Better Privacy\">4. Enable &#8220;Do Not Track&#8221; for Better Privacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/26248\/customize-edge-using-group-policy-editor\/#5_Turn_Off_Microsoft_Compatibility_List\" title=\"5. Turn Off Microsoft Compatibility List\">5. Turn Off Microsoft Compatibility List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/26248\/customize-edge-using-group-policy-editor\/#6_Enable_Click-to-Run_Adobe_Flash_Content\" title=\"6. Enable Click-to-Run Adobe Flash Content\">6. Enable Click-to-Run Adobe Flash Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/26248\/customize-edge-using-group-policy-editor\/#7_Permanently_Disable_InPrivate_Browsing\" title=\"7. Permanently Disable InPrivate Browsing\">7. Permanently Disable InPrivate Browsing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/26248\/customize-edge-using-group-policy-editor\/#8_Remove_Web_Content_on_New_Tab_Page\" title=\"8. Remove Web Content on New Tab Page\">8. Remove Web Content on New Tab Page<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/26248\/customize-edge-using-group-policy-editor\/#9_Disable_Flags_Page_Access\" title=\"9. Disable Flags Page Access\">9. Disable Flags Page Access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/26248\/customize-edge-using-group-policy-editor\/#10_Remove_Bypass_Option_for_Windows_Defender_SmartScreen_Prompts\" title=\"10. Remove Bypass Option for Windows Defender SmartScreen Prompts\">10. Remove Bypass Option for Windows Defender SmartScreen Prompts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/26248\/customize-edge-using-group-policy-editor\/#Configure_Microsoft_Edge_with_Group_Policy_Editor\" title=\"Configure Microsoft Edge with Group Policy Editor!\">Configure Microsoft Edge with Group Policy Editor!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Tweak_Edge_Using_Windows_Group_Policy_Editor\"><\/span>How to Tweak Edge Using Windows Group Policy Editor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remember that the Group Policy Editor is unavailable in Windows 10\/11 Home. As a result, the tips in this article only apply to Windows versions that support the Group Policy Editor. So before you start, ensure you have the right version of Windows that supports it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Disable_Address_Bar_Drop-Down_List_Suggestions\"><\/span>1. Disable Address Bar Drop-Down List Suggestions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft Edge&#8217;s default behavior involves showing a drop-down list of address bar choices. You can easily disable this feature if you prefer a cleaner interface. Follow the steps below to do so.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Press the <strong>Windows + R key<\/strong> to open the Run window and type <strong>gpedit.msc<\/strong> then hit enter to open the <strong>Group Policy Editor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26516 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Address Bar Drop-Down List Suggestions\" width=\"863\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_1-1.jpg 863w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_1-1-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_1-1-768x478.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 863px) 100vw, 863px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Navigate to <strong>Computer<\/strong> <strong>Configuration<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Administrative<\/strong> <strong>Templates<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Windows<\/strong> <strong>Components<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Microsoft<\/strong> <strong>Edge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Locate and double-click on the <strong>&#8220;Allow Address bar drop-down list suggestions&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26515 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Address Bar Drop-Down List Suggestions\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_1-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_1-2-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_1-2-1024x539.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_1-2-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_1-2-1536x808.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> To disable the drop-down list suggestion feature, select <strong>&#8220;Disabled.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26514 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_1-3.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Address Bar Drop-Down List Suggestions\" width=\"1702\" height=\"1008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_1-3.jpg 1702w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_1-3-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_1-3-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_1-3-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_1-3-1536x910.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1702px) 100vw, 1702px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Disable_Adobe_Flash\"><\/span>2. Disable Adobe Flash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Adobe Flash upgrades are common, and while they are installed internally in Microsoft Edge, external installations may also require updates. To disable Adobe Flash in Microsoft Edge, follow the below steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Launch the <strong>Group Policy Editor<\/strong> and navigate to the above-mentioned location.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Locate <strong>&#8220;Allow Adobe Flash&#8221;<\/strong> and double-click on it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26513 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Adobe Flash\" width=\"1920\" height=\"987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_2-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_2-2-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_2-2-1024x526.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_2-2-768x395.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_2-2-1536x790.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Select <strong>&#8220;Disabled&#8221;<\/strong> to turn it off.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26512 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_2-3.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Adobe Flash\" width=\"1187\" height=\"997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_2-3.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_2-3-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_2-3-1024x860.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_2-3-768x645.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1187px) 100vw, 1187px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Turn_Off_Developer_Tools\"><\/span>3. Turn Off Developer Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft Edge has several Developer Tools that can be used to inspect and analyze web pages. If you do not require this functionality, disable it with the Group Policy Editor. To do so, follow the steps mentioned below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Group Policy Editor <\/strong>by tapping <strong>gpedit.msc <\/strong>in the Run window and head over to the specified location.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26511 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Turn Off Developer Tools\" width=\"921\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_2-1.jpg 921w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_2-1-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_2-1-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Look for the <strong>&#8220;Allow Developer Tools&#8221;<\/strong> option and open it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26510 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Turn Off Developer Tools\" width=\"1788\" height=\"991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_3-1.jpg 1788w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_3-1-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_3-1-1024x568.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_3-1-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_3-1-1536x851.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1788px) 100vw, 1788px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> To disable the functionality, choose <strong>&#8220;Disabled.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26509 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_3-2.jpg\" alt=\"Turn Off Developer Tools\" width=\"1347\" height=\"1027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_3-2.jpg 1347w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_3-2-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_3-2-1024x781.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_3-2-768x586.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1347px) 100vw, 1347px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Enable_Do_Not_Track_for_Better_Privacy\"><\/span>4. Enable &#8220;Do Not Track&#8221; for Better Privacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can enable the &#8220;Do Not Track&#8221; feature to protect your privacy and prevent websites from recording your surfing behavior. Here&#8217;s how you can do it:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> On the <strong>Group Policy Editor<\/strong>, navigate to the previously specified location.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Look for <strong>&#8220;Configure Do Not Track&#8221;<\/strong> and double-tap on it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26508 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_4-1.jpg\" alt=\"Enable Do Not Track\" width=\"1685\" height=\"991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_4-1.jpg 1685w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_4-1-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_4-1-1024x602.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_4-1-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_4-1-1536x903.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1685px) 100vw, 1685px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> To enable Do Not Track, select the checkbox for <strong>&#8220;Enabled&#8221;<\/strong> and tap <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26507 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_4-2.jpg\" alt=\"Enable Do Not Track\" width=\"1546\" height=\"1008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_4-2.jpg 1546w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_4-2-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_4-2-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_4-2-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_4-2-1536x1001.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1546px) 100vw, 1546px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Turn_Off_Microsoft_Compatibility_List\"><\/span>5. Turn Off Microsoft Compatibility List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft Edge has a compatibility list that surpasses known website compatibility concerns. However, you can disable this functionality in the Group Policy Editor. To do so, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Group Policy Editor<\/strong> and navigate to the same location that we specified above.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Find the <strong>&#8220;Allow Microsoft Compatibility List&#8221;<\/strong> option and tap on it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26506 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Turn Off Microsoft Compatibility List\" width=\"1502\" height=\"1003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_5-1.jpg 1502w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_5-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_5-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_5-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_5-1-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1502px) 100vw, 1502px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> On the next screen, select the checkbox for <strong>&#8220;Disabled&#8221;<\/strong> and tap <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26505\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_5-2.jpg\" alt=\"Turn Off Microsoft Compatibility List\" width=\"1151\" height=\"902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_5-2.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_5-2-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_5-2-1024x802.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_5-2-768x602.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1151px) 100vw, 1151px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Enable_Click-to-Run_Adobe_Flash_Content\"><\/span>6. Enable Click-to-Run Adobe Flash Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Flash content in Microsoft Edge runs automatically. However, if you prefer a click-to-run approach, you can do it from the Group Policy Editor, and enabling this option gives you control over when flash material is displayed. Here&#8217;s how you can enable it:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Navigate to the previously specified location in the <strong>Group Policy Editor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Look for the <strong>&#8220;Configure the Adobe Flash Click-to-Run Setting&#8221;<\/strong> option and click on it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26504 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_6-1.jpg\" alt=\"Enable Click-to-Run Adobe Flash Content\" width=\"1658\" height=\"1005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_6-1.jpg 1658w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_6-1-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_6-1-1024x621.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_6-1-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_6-1-1536x931.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1658px) 100vw, 1658px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Select <strong>&#8220;Enabled&#8221;<\/strong> and tap OK.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26503 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_6-2.jpg\" alt=\"Enable Click-to-Run Adobe Flash Content\" width=\"1808\" height=\"1005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_6-2.jpg 1808w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_6-2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_6-2-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_6-2-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_6-2-1536x854.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1808px) 100vw, 1808px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Permanently_Disable_InPrivate_Browsing\"><\/span>7. Permanently Disable InPrivate Browsing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft Edge has an InPrivate Browsing option that does not save any browsing data. You can use the Group Policy Editor to disable this mode if you wish to. Follow the below steps to achieve this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Launch the <strong>Group Policy Editor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Go to the following location: Computer Configuration &gt; Administrative Templates &gt; Windows Components &gt; Microsoft Edge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Locate the <strong>&#8220;Allow InPrivate Browsing&#8221;<\/strong> option and double-tap on it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26501 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_7-2.jpg\" alt=\"Disable InPrivate Browsing To Tweak Edge Using Group Policy Editor in Windows\" width=\"1885\" height=\"1027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_7-2.jpg 1885w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_7-2-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_7-2-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_7-2-768x418.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_7-2-1536x837.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1885px) 100vw, 1885px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> To turn off InPrivate browsing, select the box for <strong>&#8220;Disabled&#8221;<\/strong> and then tap <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26500 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_7-3.jpg\" alt=\"Disable InPrivate Browsing To Tweak Edge Using Group Policy Editor in Windows\" width=\"1660\" height=\"985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_7-3.jpg 1660w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_7-3-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_7-3-1024x608.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_7-3-768x456.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_7-3-1536x911.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1660px) 100vw, 1660px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Remove_Web_Content_on_New_Tab_Page\"><\/span>8. Remove Web Content on New Tab Page<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The new tab pages of the Microsoft Edge browser display the most recent material from around the world. While it&#8217;s helpful for many users, some don&#8217;t want to see it, as they find it annoying and the new tab pages disturbing. Using the Group Policy Editor, you can remove it as shown below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> On Group Policy Editor, navigate to the Microsoft Edge location.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Double-tap on the <strong>&#8220;Allow web content on New Tab page&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26499 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_8-1.jpg\" alt=\"Remove Web Content on New Tabs To Tweak Edge Using Group Policy Editor in Windows\" width=\"1781\" height=\"987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_8-1.jpg 1781w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_8-1-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_8-1-1024x567.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_8-1-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_8-1-1536x851.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1781px) 100vw, 1781px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Tap on <strong>&#8220;Disabled,&#8221;<\/strong> then click <strong>OK<\/strong> to remove web content from new tab pages.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26498 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_8-2.jpg\" alt=\"Remove Web Content on New Tabs To Tweak Edge Using Group Policy Editor in Windows\" width=\"1772\" height=\"997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_8-2.jpg 1772w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_8-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_8-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_8-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_8-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1772px) 100vw, 1772px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Disable_Flags_Page_Access\"><\/span>9. Disable Flags Page Access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft Edge has a flags page that contains several experimental capabilities that allow you to configure the browser based on your needs. If you don&#8217;t want anyone to be able to view it, you can disable page access using the Group Policy Editor. Here&#8217;s how you can do it:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Go to <strong>Microsoft Edge<\/strong> under Windows Components in the Group Policy Editor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Find the <strong>&#8220;Prevent access to the about:flags page in Microsoft Edge&#8221; <\/strong>option and double-tap on it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26497 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_9-1.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Flags Page Access To Tweak Edge Using Group Policy Editor in Windows\" width=\"1791\" height=\"1022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_9-1.jpg 1791w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_9-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_9-1-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_9-1-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_9-1-1536x876.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1791px) 100vw, 1791px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> On the page that appears, select <strong>&#8220;Enabled,&#8221;<\/strong> then tap <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26496 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_9-2.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Flags Page Access To Tweak Edge Using Group Policy Editor in Windows\" width=\"1715\" height=\"1020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_9-2.jpg 1715w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_9-2-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_9-2-1024x609.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_9-2-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_9-2-1536x914.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1715px) 100vw, 1715px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Remove_Bypass_Option_for_Windows_Defender_SmartScreen_Prompts\"><\/span>10. Remove Bypass Option for Windows Defender SmartScreen Prompts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Edge browser has an option in the settings to enable Windows Defender SmartScreen. Once enabled, it displays an option to ignore the settings and open the site anyway when the SmartScreen prompt appears. However, if you also wish to remove the option to bypass it, you can do so through the Group Policy Editor:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Go to the location we specified earlier in the <strong>Group Policy Editor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Look for the <strong>&#8220;Prevent bypassing Windows Defender SmartScreen prompts for sites&#8221;<\/strong> option and tap on it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26495 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_10-1.jpg\" alt=\"Remove the Bypass Option for Windows Defender SmartScreen Prompts To Tweak Edge Using Group Policy Editor in Windows\" width=\"1791\" height=\"988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_10-1.jpg 1791w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_10-1-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_10-1-1024x565.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_10-1-768x424.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_10-1-1536x847.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1791px) 100vw, 1791px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> On the next page, select the checkbox for <strong>&#8220;Enabled&#8221;<\/strong> and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26494 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_10-2.jpg\" alt=\"Remove the Bypass Option for Windows Defender SmartScreen Prompts To Tweak Edge Using Group Policy Editor in Windows\" width=\"1605\" height=\"995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_10-2.jpg 1605w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_10-2-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_10-2-1024x635.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_10-2-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/batch_10-2-1536x952.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1605px) 100vw, 1605px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Configure_Microsoft_Edge_with_Group_Policy_Editor\"><\/span>Configure Microsoft Edge with Group Policy Editor!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These are just a few of the many Group Policy tips you may use to manage and tweak your Microsoft Edge browsing experience. You can use these options to adjust Microsoft Edge to your preferences and experience a more personalized and efficient browsing journey. If you have any queries related to the article, let us know, and stay tuned to BrowserToUse for more such articles and how-tos.<\/p>\n<p>Related:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24236\/enable-disable-hardware-acceleration-in-edge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">2 Ways to Enable or Disable Hardware Acceleration in Edge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21878\/browser-security-tips-tricks-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">35+ Browser Security Tips, Tricks, and Features to Stay Safe Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/23622\/enable-disable-split-screen-in-microsoft-edge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">3 Ways to Enable or Disable Split Screen in Microsoft Edge<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Edge is constantly improving to give the best possible browsing experience. 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