diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-a-shared-books-folder-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-a-shared-books-folder-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 57b5523dd9..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-a-shared-books-folder-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge doesn't use a shared folder by default but downloads book files to a per-user folder for each user. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to store books from the Books Library to a default, shared folder in Windows, which decreases the amount of storage used by book files. When you enable this policy, Microsoft Edge downloads books to a shared folder after user action to download the book to their device, which allows them to remove downloaded books at any time. For this policy to work correctly, you must also enable the **Allow a Windows app to share application data between users** group policy. Also, the users must be signed in with a school or work account. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-address-bar-drop-down-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-address-bar-drop-down-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 031d179b36..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-address-bar-drop-down-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge shows the Address bar drop-down list and makes it available by default, which takes precedence over the Configure search suggestions in Address bar policy. We recommend disabling this policy if you want to minimize network connections from Microsoft Edge to Microsoft service, which hides the functionality of the Address bar drop-down list. When you disable this policy, Microsoft Edge also disables the _Show search and site suggestions as I type_ toggle in Settings. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-adobe-flash-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-adobe-flash-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 45365c58bd..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-adobe-flash-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Adobe Flash is integrated with Microsoft Edge and runs Adobe Flash content by default. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent Adobe Flash content from running. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-clearing-browsing-data-on-exit-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-clearing-browsing-data-on-exit-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 82ccb5f2ed..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-clearing-browsing-data-on-exit-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge does not clear the browsing data on exit by default, but users can configure the _Clear browsing data_ option in Settings. Browsing data includes information you entered in forms, passwords, and even the websites visited. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to clear the browsing data automatically each time Microsoft Edge closes. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-configuration-updates-for-books-library-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-configuration-updates-for-books-library-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index f8b89a8e2e..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-configuration-updates-for-books-library-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge automatically updates the configuration data for the Books library. Disabling this policy prevents Microsoft Edge from updating the configuration data. If Microsoft receives feedback about the amount of data about the Books library, the data comes as a JSON file. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-developer-tools-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-developer-tools-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 41176ffb3b..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-developer-tools-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge allows users to use the F12 developer tools to build and debug web pages by default. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent users from using the F12 developer tools. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-extended-telemetry-for-books-tab-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-extended-telemetry-for-books-tab-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 3c9d3f6b42..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-extended-telemetry-for-books-tab-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, and depending on the device configuration, Microsoft Edge gathers basic diagnostic data about the books in the Books Library and sends it to Microsoft. Enabling this policy gathers and sends both basic and more diagnostic data, such as usage data. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-extensions-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-extensions-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 8276b06760..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-extensions-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge allows users to add or personalize extensions in Microsoft Edge by default. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft to prevent users from adding or personalizing extensions. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-fullscreen-mode-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-fullscreen-mode-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 8c616dedff..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-fullscreen-mode-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge allows fullscreen mode by default, which shows only the web content and hides the Microsoft Edge UI. To use fullscreen mode, users and extensions must have the proper permissions. Disabling this policy prevents fullscreen mode in Microsoft Edge. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-inprivate-browsing-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-inprivate-browsing-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 1340e13406..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-inprivate-browsing-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge allows InPrivate browsing, and after closing all InPrivate tabs, Microsoft Edge deletes the browsing data from the device. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent InPrivate web browsing. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-microsoft-compatibility-list-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-microsoft-compatibility-list-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 35a86bfd85..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-microsoft-compatibility-list-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -During browser navigation, Microsoft Edge checks the Microsoft Compatibility List for websites with known compatibility issues. If found, users are prompted to use Internet Explorer, where the site loads and displays correctly. Periodically during browser navigation, Microsoft Edge downloads the latest version of the list and applies the updates. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to ignore the compatibility list. You can view the compatibility list at about:compat. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-prelaunch-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-prelaunch-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index a8437f2035..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-prelaunch-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge pre-launches as a background process during Windows startup when the system is idle waiting to be launched by the user. Pre-launching helps the performance of Microsoft Edge and minimizes the amount of time required to start Microsoft Edge. You can also configure Microsoft Edge to prevent from pre-launching. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-printing-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-printing-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 288599efdd..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-printing-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge allows users to print web content by default. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent users from printing web content. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-saving-history-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-saving-history-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 8f5084cda1..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-saving-history-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge saves the browsing history of visited websites and shows them in the History pane by default. Disabling this policy prevents Microsoft Edge from saving the browsing history. If browsing history existed before disabling this policy, the previous browsing history remains in the History pane. Disabling this policy doesn't stop roaming of existing browsing history or browsing history from other devices. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-search-engine-customization-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-search-engine-customization-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index d7acad8b8d..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-search-engine-customization-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,15 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, users can execute the following tasks in Settings: -- Add new search engines -- Change the default search engine - -With this policy, you can prevent users from customizing the search engine in the Microsoft Edge browser. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-sideloading-of-extensions-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-sideloading-of-extensions-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 5774f8089e..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-sideloading-of-extensions-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge allows sideloading, which installs and runs unverified extensions. Disabling this policy prevents sideloading of extensions but doesn't prevent sideloading using Add-AppxPackage via PowerShell. You can only install extensions through Microsoft store (including a store for business), enterprise storefront (such as Company Portal) or PowerShell (using Add-AppxPackage). diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-tab-preloading-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-tab-preloading-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 5008070f5b..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-tab-preloading-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge allows preloading of the Start and New Tab pages during Windows sign-in, and each time Microsoft Edge closes by default. Preloading minimizes the amount of time required to start Microsoft Edge and load a new tab. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent preloading of tabs. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-web-content-on-new-tab-page-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-web-content-on-new-tab-page-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 5d9a75ed5a..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-web-content-on-new-tab-page-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 11/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge loads the default New Tab page and lets the users make changes. If you disable this policy, a blank page loads instead of the New Tab page and prevents users from changing it. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-windows-app-to-share-data-users-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-windows-app-to-share-data-users-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 2c63762356..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/allow-windows-app-to-share-data-users-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -With this policy, you can configure Windows 10 to share application data among multiple users on the system and with other instances of that app. Data shared through the SharedLocal folder is available through the Windows.Storage API. If you previously enabled this policy and now want to disable it, any shared app data remains in the SharedLocal folder. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/always-show-books-library-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/always-show-books-library-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index a9e0bdb003..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/always-show-books-library-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge shows the Books Library only in countries or regions where supported. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to show the Books Library regardless of the device’s country or region. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-additional-search-engines-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-additional-search-engines-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 2560751600..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-additional-search-engines-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,17 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -The Set default search engine policy enables the users to: - -- Set a default search engine -- Configure up to five more search engines, and set any one of them as the default - -If you previously enabled this policy and now want to disable it, doing so results in deletion of all the configured search engines - diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-adobe-flash-click-to-run-setting-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-adobe-flash-click-to-run-setting-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index d409c6374c..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-adobe-flash-click-to-run-setting-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge supports Adobe Flash as a built-in feature rather than as an external add-on and updates automatically via Windows Update. By default, Microsoft Edge prevents Adobe Flash content from loading automatically, requiring action from the user, for example, clicking the **Click-to-Run** button. Depending on how often the content loads and runs, the sites for the content gets added to the auto-allowed list. Disable this policy if you want Adobe Flash content to load automatically. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-autofill-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-autofill-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 74af7970c6..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-autofill-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, users can choose to use the Autofill feature to populate the form fields automatically. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge, when enabled to use Autofill or, when disabled to prevent using Autofill. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-browser-telemetry-for-m365-analytics-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-browser-telemetry-for-m365-analytics-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 935810a840..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-browser-telemetry-for-m365-analytics-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge doesn't send browsing history data to Microsoft 365 Analytics by default. With this policy though, you can configure Microsoft Edge to send intranet history only, internet history only, or both to Microsoft 365 Analytics for enterprise devices with a configured Commercial ID. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-cookies-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-cookies-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index eeb223000b..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-cookies-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge allows all cookies from all websites by default. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft to block only 3rd-party cookies or block all cookies. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-do-not-track-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-do-not-track-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index d69135a7e9..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-do-not-track-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge doesn't send ‘Do Not Track’ requests to websites that ask for tracking information. However, users can choose to send tracking information to sites they visit. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to send or never send tracking information. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-enterprise-mode-site-list-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-enterprise-mode-site-list-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index f98aa94435..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-enterprise-mode-site-list-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge does not support ActiveX controls, Browser Helper Objects, VBScript, or other legacy technology. If you have sites or apps that use this technology, you can configure Microsoft Edge to check the Enterprise Mode Site List XML file that lists the sites and domains with compatibility issues and switch to IE11 automatically. You can use the same site list for both Microsoft Edge and IE11, or you can use separate lists. By default, Microsoft Edge ignores the Enterprise Mode and the Enterprise Mode Site List XML file. In this case, users might experience problems while using legacy apps. These sites and domains must be viewed using Internet Explorer 11 and Enterprise Mode. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-favorites-bar-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-favorites-bar-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 661818a582..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-favorites-bar-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge hides the favorites bar by default but shows it on the Start and New Tab pages. Also, by default, the Favorites Bar toggle, in Settings, is set to Off but enabled letting users make changes. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to either show or hide the Favorites Bar on all pages. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-home-button-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-home-button-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 17d1b68784..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-home-button-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge shows the home button and by clicking it the Start page loads by default. With this policy, you can configure the home button to load the New Tab page or a URL defined in the Set Home Button URL policy. You can also configure Microsoft Edge to hide the home button. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-kiosk-mode-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-kiosk-mode-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index b16c3d18e4..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-kiosk-mode-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,21 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -You can define a behavior for the Microsoft Edge browser, which it shall display when part of many applications running on a kiosk device. - -> [!NOTE] -> You can define the browser's behavior only if you have the assigned access privileges. - -You can also define a behavior when Microsoft Edge serves as a single application. - -You can facilitate the following functionalities in the Microsoft Edge browser: -- Execution of InPrivate full screen -- Execution of InPrivate multi-tab with a tailored experience for kiosks -- Provision for normal browsing diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-kiosk-reset-after-idle-timeout-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-kiosk-reset-after-idle-timeout-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 767c933e7c..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-kiosk-reset-after-idle-timeout-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -You can configure Microsoft Edge kiosk mode to reset to the configured start experience after a specified amount of idle time in minutes (0-1440). The reset timer begins after the last user interaction. Once the idle time meets the time specified, a confirmation message prompts the user to continue, and if no user action, Microsoft Edge kiosk mode resets after 30 seconds. Resetting to the configured start experience deletes the current user’s browsing data. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-open-microsoft-edge-with-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-open-microsoft-edge-with-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 26dc5e0d88..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-open-microsoft-edge-with-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge loads a specific page or pages defined in the Configure Start Pages policy and allows users to make changes. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to load the Start page, New Tab page, or the previously opened pages. You can also configure Microsoft Edge to prevent users from changing or customizing the Start page. For this policy to work correctly, you must also configure the Configure Start Pages. If you want to prevent users from making changes, don’t configure the Disable Lockdown of Start Pages policy. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-password-manager-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-password-manager-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index f0b41c5b0f..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-password-manager-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge uses Password Manager automatically, allowing users to manager passwords locally. Disabling this policy restricts Microsoft Edge from using Password Manager. Don’t configure this policy if you want to let users choose to save and manage passwords locally using Password Manager. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-pop-up-blocker-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-pop-up-blocker-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index a34c788e1e..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-pop-up-blocker-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,12 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge turns off Pop-up Blocker, which opens pop-up windows. Enabling this policy turns on Pop-up Blocker preventing pop-up windows from opening. If you want users to choose to use Pop-up Blocker, don’t configure this policy. - diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-search-suggestions-in-address-bar-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-search-suggestions-in-address-bar-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 71b3e06d0d..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-search-suggestions-in-address-bar-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, users can choose to see search suggestions in the Address bar of Microsoft Edge. Disabling this policy hides the search suggestions and enabling this policy shows the search suggestions. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-start-pages-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-start-pages-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 76e4a07003..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-start-pages-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge loads the pages specified in App settings as the default Start pages. With this policy, you can configure one or more Start pages when you enable this policy and enable the Configure Open Microsoft Edge With policy. Once you set the Start pages, either in this policy or Configure Open Microsoft Edge With policy, users can't make changes. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-windows-defender-smartscreen-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-windows-defender-smartscreen-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 1682bc2ca2..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/configure-windows-defender-smartscreen-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge uses Windows Defender SmartScreen (turned on) to protect users from potential phishing scams and malicious software by default. Also, by default, users can't disable (turn off) Windows Defender SmartScreen. Enabling this policy turns on Windows Defender SmartScreen and prevent users from turning it off. Don’t configure this policy to let users choose to turn Windows defender SmartScreen on or off. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/disable-lockdown-of-start-pages-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/disable-lockdown-of-start-pages-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 12bcdd34b8..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/disable-lockdown-of-start-pages-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, the Start pages configured in either the Configure Start Pages policy or Configure Open Microsoft Edge policies can't be changed, and they remain locked down. Enabling this policy unlocks the Start pages, and lets users make changes to either all configured Start pages or any Start page configured with the Configure Start pages policy. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/do-not-sync-browser-settings-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/do-not-sync-browser-settings-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index b269a7f3e3..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/do-not-sync-browser-settings-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, the “browser” group syncs automatically between user’s devices and allowing users to choose to make changes. The “browser” group uses the _Sync your Settings_ option in Settings to sync information like history and favorites. Enabling this policy prevents the “browser” group from using the Sync your Settings option. If you want syncing turned off by default but not disabled, select the _Allow users to turn “browser” syncing_ option. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/keep-favorites-in-sync-between-ie-and-edge-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/keep-favorites-in-sync-between-ie-and-edge-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 0b377e56b6..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/keep-favorites-in-sync-between-ie-and-edge-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge does not sync the user’s favorites between IE and Microsoft Edge. Enabling this policy syncs favorites between Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge. Changes to favorites in one browser reflect in the other, including additions, deletions, modifications, and ordering of favorites. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-access-to-about-flags-page-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-access-to-about-flags-page-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index d5f609cfa6..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-access-to-about-flags-page-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, users can access the about:flags page in Microsoft Edge that is used to change developer settings and enable experimental features. Enabling this policy prevents users from accessing the about:flags page. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-bypassing-windows-defender-prompts-for-files-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-bypassing-windows-defender-prompts-for-files-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index f6b222fde2..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-bypassing-windows-defender-prompts-for-files-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge allows users to bypass (ignore) the Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings about potentially malicious files, allowing them to continue downloading the unverified file(s). Enabling this policy prevents users from bypassing the warnings, blocking them from downloading of the unverified file(s). diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-bypassing-windows-defender-prompts-for-sites-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-bypassing-windows-defender-prompts-for-sites-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index d04429bef8..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-bypassing-windows-defender-prompts-for-sites-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge allows users to bypass (ignore) the Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings about potentially malicious sites, allowing them to continue to the site. With this policy though, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent users from bypassing the warnings, blocking them from continuing to the site. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-certificate-error-overrides-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-certificate-error-overrides-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index c73e676517..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-certificate-error-overrides-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge, by default, allows overriding of the security warnings to sites that have SSL errors, bypassing or ignoring certificate errors. Enabling this policy prevents overriding of the security warnings. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-changes-to-favorites-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-changes-to-favorites-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index b635ee64e8..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-changes-to-favorites-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, users can add, import, and make changes to the Favorites list in Microsoft Edge. Enabling this policy locks down the Favorites list in Microsoft Edge, preventing users from making changes. When enabled, Microsoft Edge turns off the Save a Favorite, Import settings, and context menu items, such as Create a new folder. Enable only this policy or the Keep favorites in sync between Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge policy. If you enable both, Microsoft Edge prevents users from syncing their favorites between the two browsers. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-edge-from-gathering-live-tile-info-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-edge-from-gathering-live-tile-info-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index bba9ec1ad5..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-edge-from-gathering-live-tile-info-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge collects the Live Tile metadata and sends it to Microsoft to help provide users a complete experience when they pin Live Tiles to the Start menu. However, with this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent Microsoft from collecting Live Tile metadata, providing users with a limited experience. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-first-run-webpage-from-opening-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-first-run-webpage-from-opening-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index c156c94126..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-first-run-webpage-from-opening-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, when launching Microsoft Edge for the first time, the First Run webpage (a welcome page) hosted on Microsoft.com loads automatically via an FWLINK. The welcome page lists the new features and helpful tips of Microsoft Edge. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent loading the welcome page on first explicit user-launch. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-turning-off-required-extensions-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-turning-off-required-extensions-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 4209d79579..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-turning-off-required-extensions-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -The Microsoft Edge browser allows users to uninstall extensions, by default. When the users work with extensions that come under a policy that is enabled, they can configure options for extensions defined in this policy, such as allowing InPrivate browsing. Any extra permissions requested by future updates of the extension get granted automatically. If - at this stage - you disable the policy, the list of extension package family names (PFNs) defined in this policy get ignored. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 037c535aa8..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, the “browser” group syncs automatically between the user’s devices, letting users make changes. With this policy, though, you can prevent the “browser” group from syncing and prevent users from turning on the _Sync your Settings_ toggle in Settings. If you want syncing turned off by default but not disabled, select the _Allow users to turn “browser” syncing_ option in the Do not sync browser policy. For this policy to work correctly, you must enable the Do not sync browser policy. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-using-localhost-ip-address-for-webrtc-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-using-localhost-ip-address-for-webrtc-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index fe0bc3c307..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/prevent-using-localhost-ip-address-for-webrtc-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge shows localhost IP address while making calls through usage of the WebRTC protocol. Enabling this policy hides the localhost IP addresses. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/provision-favorites-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/provision-favorites-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 6f47ca66c4..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/provision-favorites-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,20 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -You can customize the Favorites list in the Microsoft Edge browser. Customization of the favorites list includes: - -- Creating a standard list - - This standard list includes: - - Folders (which you can add) - - the list of favorites that you manually add, after creating the standard list - -This customized favorite is the final version. - - diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/send-all-intranet-sites-to-ie-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/send-all-intranet-sites-to-ie-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 3b17cd7e5f..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/send-all-intranet-sites-to-ie-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, all websites, including intranet sites, open in Microsoft Edge automatically. Only enable this policy if there are known compatibility problems with Microsoft Edge. Enabling this policy loads only intranet sites in Internet Explorer 11 automatically. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/set-default-search-engine-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/set-default-search-engine-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 958dd67138..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/set-default-search-engine-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge uses the search engine specified in App settings, letting users make changes at any time unless the Allow search engine customization policy is disabled, which restricts users from making changes. With this policy, you can either remove or use the policy-set search engine. When you remove the policy-set search engine, Microsoft Edge uses the specified search engine for the market, which lets users make changes to the default search engine. You can use the policy-set search engine specified in the OpenSearch XML, which prevents users from making changes. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/set-home-button-url-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/set-home-button-url-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 67e62738a6..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/set-home-button-url-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, Microsoft Edge shows the home button and loads the Start page, and locks down the home button to prevent users from changing what page loads. Enabling this policy loads a custom URL for the home button. When you enable this policy, and enable the Configure Home Button policy with the _Show home button & set a specific page_ option selected, a custom URL loads when the user clicks the home button. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/set-new-tab-url-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/set-new-tab-url-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index a909cbbdc7..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/set-new-tab-url-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge loads the default New Tab page by default. Enabling this policy lets you set a New Tab page URL in Microsoft Edge, preventing users from changing it. When you enable this policy, and you disable the Allow web content on New Tab page policy, Microsoft Edge ignores any URL specified in this policy and opens about:blank. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/show-message-when-opening-sites-in-ie-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/show-message-when-opening-sites-in-ie-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 5fda91f3db..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/show-message-when-opening-sites-in-ie-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -Microsoft Edge does not show a notification before opening sites in Internet Explorer 11. However, with this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to display a notification before a site opens in IE11 or let users continue in Microsoft Edge. If you want users to continue in Microsoft Edge, enable this policy to show the _Keep going in Microsoft Edge_ link in the notification. For this policy to work correctly, you must also enable the Configure the Enterprise Mode Site List or Send all intranet sites to Internet Explorer 11, or both. diff --git a/windows/client-management/includes.old/unlock-home-button-shortdesc.md b/windows/client-management/includes.old/unlock-home-button-shortdesc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 722998c5bf..0000000000 --- a/windows/client-management/includes.old/unlock-home-button-shortdesc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,11 +0,0 @@ ---- -author: dansimp -ms.author: dansimp -ms.date: 10/02/2018 -ms.reviewer: -manager: dansimp -ms.prod: edge -ms.topic: include ---- - -By default, when you enable the Configure Home Button policy or provide a URL in the Set Home Button URL policy, Microsoft Edge locks down the home button to prevent users from changing the settings. When you enable this policy, users can make changes to the home button even if you enabled the Configure Home Button or Set Home Button URL policies.