diff --git a/browsers/edge/TOC.md b/browsers/edge/TOC.md index 74016c002c..2f744948aa 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/TOC.md +++ b/browsers/edge/TOC.md @@ -1,8 +1,6 @@ #[Microsoft Edge - Deployment Guide for IT Pros](index.md) -##[New Microsoft Edge Group Policies and MDM settings](new-policies.md) -##[Deploy Microsoft Edge kiosk mode](microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md) ##[Change history for Microsoft Edge](change-history-for-microsoft-edge.md) diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/allow-adobe-flash-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/allow-adobe-flash-include.md index 3e47376833..aa05b6a059 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/includes/allow-adobe-flash-include.md +++ b/browsers/edge/includes/allow-adobe-flash-include.md @@ -6,10 +6,10 @@ ### Allowed values -|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted | -|---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:| -|Disabled |0 |0 |Prevented/not allowed | | -|Enabled
**(default)** |1 |1 |Allowed | | +|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description | +|---|:---:|:---:|---| +|Disabled |0 |0 |Prevented/not allowed | +|Enabled
**(default)** |1 |1 |Allowed | --- ### ADMX info and settings diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/allow-ext-telemetry-books-tab-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/allow-ext-telemetry-books-tab-include.md index e8f34d56ad..e721533043 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/includes/allow-ext-telemetry-books-tab-include.md +++ b/browsers/edge/includes/allow-ext-telemetry-books-tab-include.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ |Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted | |---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:| |Disabled or not configured
**(default)** |0 |0 |Depending on the device configuration, Microsoft Edge gathers only basic diagnostic data. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | -|Enabled |1 |1 |Microsoft Edge gathers both basic and additional diagnostic data. | | +|Enabled |1 |1 |Gathers both basic and additional diagnostic data. | | --- ### ADMX info and settings diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/allow-sideloading-extensions-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/allow-sideloading-extensions-include.md index 3237e2480f..f19244b266 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/includes/allow-sideloading-extensions-include.md +++ b/browsers/edge/includes/allow-sideloading-extensions-include.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ |Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted | |---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:| -|Disabled or not configured |0 |0 |Prevented/not allowed. Disabling does not prevent sideloading of extensions using Add-AppxPackage via PowerShell. To prevent this, enable **Allows development of Windows Store apps and installing them from an integrated development environment (IDE)** policy, located at Windows Components > App Package Deployment.

For the MDM setting, enable **ApplicationManagement/AllowDeveloperUnlock**. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | +|Disabled or not configured |0 |0 |Prevented/not allowed. Disabling does not prevent sideloading of extensions using Add-AppxPackage via PowerShell. To prevent this, enable **Allows development of Windows Store apps and installing them from an integrated development environment (IDE)** policy, located at Windows Components > App Package Deployment.

For the MDM setting, set the **ApplicationManagement/AllowDeveloperUnlock** policy to 1 (enable). |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | |Enabled
**(default)** |1 |1 |Allowed. | | --- @@ -33,12 +33,12 @@ ### Related policies -- Allows development of Windows Store apps and installing them from an integrated development environment (IDE): When you enable this policy and the **Allow all trusted apps to install** policy, you allow users to develop Windows Store apps and install them directly from an IDE. +- [Allows development of Windows Store apps and installing them from an integrated development environment (IDE)](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-applicationmanagement#applicationmanagement-allowdeveloperunlock): When you enable this policy and the **Allow all trusted apps to install** policy, you allow users to develop Windows Store apps and install them directly from an IDE. -- Allow all trusted apps to install: When you enable this policy, you can manage the installation of trusted line-of-business (LOB) or developer-signed Windows Store apps. +- [Allow all trusted apps to install](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-applicationmanagement#applicationmanagement-allowalltrustedapps): When you enable this policy, you can manage the installation of trusted line-of-business (LOB) or developer-signed Windows Store apps. ### Related topics -[Enable your device for development](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/get-started/enable-your-device-for-development): Configure your Windows 10 device for development and debugging. +[Enable your device for development](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/get-started/enable-your-device-for-development): Access development features, along with other developer-focused settings to make it possible for you to develop, test, and debug apps. Learn how to configure your environment for development, the difference between Developer Mode and sideloading, and the security risks of Developer mode.

\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/allow-web-content-new-tab-page-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/allow-web-content-new-tab-page-include.md index a982c6ff88..c25ef6d769 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/includes/allow-web-content-new-tab-page-include.md +++ b/browsers/edge/includes/allow-web-content-new-tab-page-include.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ |Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description | |---|:---:|:---:|---| |Not configured |Blank |Blank |Users can choose what loads on the New tab page. | -|Disabled |0 |0 |Load a blank page instead of the default New tab page and prevents users from changing it. | +|Disabled |0 |0 |Load a blank page instead of the default New tab page and prevent users from changing it. | |Enabled **(default)** |1 |1 |Load the default New tab page. | --- diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-adobe-flash-click-to-run-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-adobe-flash-click-to-run-include.md index 5df554345e..063a7ee12b 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-adobe-flash-click-to-run-include.md +++ b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-adobe-flash-click-to-run-include.md @@ -8,8 +8,8 @@ |Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted | |---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:| -|Disabled |0 |0 |Loads and runs Adobe Flash content automatically. | | -|Enabled or not configured
**(default)** |1 |1 |Does not load or run Adobe Flash content automatically, requiring action from the user before the content loads and runs. For example, clicking the **Click-to-Run** button or clicking the content. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | +|Disabled |0 |0 |Load and run Adobe Flash content automatically. | | +|Enabled or not configured
**(default)** |1 |1 |Do not load or run Adobe Flash content automatically. Requires action from the user. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | --- ### ADMX info and settings diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-browser-telemetry-for-m365-analytics-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-browser-telemetry-for-m365-analytics-include.md index e35588479f..3c53b45cd6 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-browser-telemetry-for-m365-analytics-include.md +++ b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-browser-telemetry-for-m365-analytics-include.md @@ -8,10 +8,10 @@ |Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted | |---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:| -|Disabled or not configured
**(default)** |0 |0 |Microsoft Edge does not collect or send browsing history data. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | -|Enabled |1 |1 |Send intranet history only. | | -|Enabled |2 |2 |Send Internet history only. | | -|Enabled |3 |3 |Send both intranet and Internet history. | | +|Disabled or not configured
**(default)** |0 |0 |No data collected or sent |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | +|Enabled |1 |1 |Send intranet history only | | +|Enabled |2 |2 |Send Internet history only | | +|Enabled |3 |3 |Send both intranet and Internet history | | --- >[!IMPORTANT] diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-cookies-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-cookies-include.md index 01ce540ab3..5a84416d46 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-cookies-include.md +++ b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-cookies-include.md @@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ |Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted | |---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:| -|Enabled |0 |0 |Block all cookies from all sites. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | -|Enabled |1 |1 |Block only coddies from third party websites. | | -|Disabled or not configured
**(default)** |2 |2 |Allow all cookies from all sites. | | +|Enabled |0 |0 |Block all cookies from all sites |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | +|Enabled |1 |1 |Block only coddies from third party websites | | +|Disabled or not configured
**(default)** |2 |2 |Allow all cookies from all sites | | --- ### ADMX info and settings diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-do-not-track-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-do-not-track-include.md index e36295abe0..f7c16b0fed 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-do-not-track-include.md +++ b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-do-not-track-include.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ >*Supported versions: Microsoft Edge on Windows 10*
->*Default setting: Not configured (Does not send tracking information)* +>*Default setting: Not configured (Do not send tracking information)* [!INCLUDE [configure-do-not-track-shortdesc](../shortdesc/configure-do-not-track-shortdesc.md)] @@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ |Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted | |---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:| -|Not configured |Blank |Blank |Does not send tracking information, but allow users to choose whether to send tracking information to sites they visit. | | -|Disabled |1 |1 |Never sends tracking information. | | -|Enabled
**(default)** |1 |1 |Sends tracking information, including to the third parties whose content may be hosted on the sites visited. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | +|Not configured |Blank |Blank |Do not send tracking information but let users choose to send tracking information to sites they visit. | | +|Disabled |1 |1 |Never send tracking information. | | +|Enabled
**(default)** |1 |1 |Send tracking information. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | --- ### ADMX info and settings diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-favorites-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-favorites-include.md index e5b0666c42..bb5dec6d37 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-favorites-include.md +++ b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-favorites-include.md @@ -1,6 +1,2 @@ ->*Supported versions: Microsoft Edge on Windows 10, version 1511 or later*
->*Default setting: Disabled or not configured* - - ->>deprecated +>Deprecated. Use [Provision Favorites](../available-policies.md#provision-favorites). diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-password-manager-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-password-manager-include.md index e4fd5ea88c..80b8005726 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-password-manager-include.md +++ b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-password-manager-include.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ >*Supported versions: Microsoft Edge on Windows 10*
->*Default setting: Enabled (Allowed) +>*Default setting: Enabled (Allowed/users can change the setting) [!INCLUDE [configure-password-manager-shortdesc](../shortdesc/configure-password-manager-shortdesc.md)] @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ |Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted | |---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:| -|Not configured |Blank |Blank |Users can choose whether to save and manage passwords locally. | | +|Not configured |Blank |Blank |Users can choose to save and manage passwords locally. | | |Disabled |0 |no |Not allowed. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | |Enabled
**(default)** |1 |yes |Allowed. | | --- @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Verify not allowed/disabled settings: 1. In the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge or Microsoft Edge for Windows 10 Mobile, click or tap ellipses (…). 2. Click **Settings** and select **View Advanced settings**. -3. Verify the settings **???** are greyed out. +3. Verify the settings **Save Password** is toggled off or on and is greyed out. ### ADMX info and settings #### ADMX info diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-pop-up-blocker-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-pop-up-blocker-include.md index 0aac032d4b..8e2bd3b5c2 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-pop-up-blocker-include.md +++ b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-pop-up-blocker-include.md @@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ |Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted | |---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:| |Not configured |Blank |Blank |Users can choose to use Pop-up Blocker. | | -|Disabled
**(default)** |0 |0 |Turns off Pop-up Blocker letting pop-ups windows appear. | | -|Enabled |1 |1 |Turns on Pop-up Blocker stopping pop-up windows from appearing. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | +|Disabled
**(default)** |0 |0 |Turn off Pop-up Blocker letting pop-up windows open. | | +|Enabled |1 |1 |Turn on Pop-up Blocker stopping pop-up windows from opening. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | --- ### ADMX info and settings diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-search-suggestions-address-bar-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-search-suggestions-address-bar-include.md index 1374e9fcd8..443218710d 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-search-suggestions-address-bar-include.md +++ b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-search-suggestions-address-bar-include.md @@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ |Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted | |---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:| |Not configured
**(default)** |Blank |Blank |Users can choose to see search suggestions. | | -|Disabled |0 |0 |Hides the search suggestions. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | -|Enabled |1 |1 |Shows the search suggestions. | | +|Disabled |0 |0 |Prevented/not allowed. Hide the search suggestions. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | +|Enabled |1 |1 |Allowed. Show the search suggestions. | | --- ### ADMX info and settings diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-start-pages-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-start-pages-include.md index 857f6cdf5a..fc40c47a8a 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-start-pages-include.md +++ b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-start-pages-include.md @@ -6,10 +6,10 @@ ### Allowed values -|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted | -|---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:| -|Not configured |Blank |Blank |Microsoft Edge loads the pages specified in App settings as the default Start pages. | | -|Enabled | | |Enter URLs to the pages, separating multiple pages by using angle brackets in the following format:

\\

**Version 1703 or later:**
If you do not want to send traffic to Microsoft, use the \ value, which honors both domain and non-domain-joined devices when it is the only configured URL.

**Version 1810:**
When you enable the Configure Open Microsoft Edge With policy with an option selected, and you enable the Configure Start Pages policy, Microsoft Edge ignores the Configure Start Page policy. | | +|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description | +|---|:---:|:---:|---| +|Not configured |Blank |Blank |Load the pages specified in App settings as the default Start pages. | +|Enabled |String |String |Enter the URLs of the pages you want to load as the Start pages, separating each page using angle brackets:

\\

**Version 1703 or later:**
If you do not want to send traffic to Microsoft, use the \ value, which honors both domain and non-domain-joined devices when it's the only configured URL.

**Version 1810:**
When you enable the Configure Open Microsoft Edge With policy with any option selected, and you enable the Configure Start Pages policy, the Configure Open Microsoft Edge With policy takes precedence, ignoring the Configure Start Pages policy. | --- ### Configuration combinations diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-windows-defender-smartscreen-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-windows-defender-smartscreen-include.md index 3752670d09..671cec88b7 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/includes/configure-windows-defender-smartscreen-include.md +++ b/browsers/edge/includes/configure-windows-defender-smartscreen-include.md @@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ |Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted | |---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:| |Not configured |Blank |Blank |Users can choose to use Windows Defender SmartScreen or not. | | -|Disabled |0 |0 |Turned off. Does not protect users from potential threats and preventing users from turning it on. | | -|Enabled |1 |1 |Turned on. Protects users from potential threats and prevents users from turning it off. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | +|Disabled |0 |0 |Turned off. Do not protect users from potential threats and prevent users from turning it on. | | +|Enabled |1 |1 |Turned on. Protect users from potential threats and prevent users from turning it off. |![Most restricted value](../images/check-gn.png) | --- To verify Windows Defender SmartScreen is turned off (disabled): diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/disable-lockdown-of-start-pages-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/disable-lockdown-of-start-pages-include.md index dc85c9cd65..770f5a7c5b 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/includes/disable-lockdown-of-start-pages-include.md +++ b/browsers/edge/includes/disable-lockdown-of-start-pages-include.md @@ -12,19 +12,6 @@ |Enabled |1 |1 |Unlocked. Users can make changes to all configured start pages.

When you enable this policy and define a set of URLs in the Configure Start Pages policy, Microsoft Edge uses the URLs defined in the Configure Open Microsoft Edge With policy. | | --- -### Configuration combinations -| **Configure Open Microsoft Edge With** | **Configure Start Pages** | **Disabled Lockdown of Start Pages** | **Outcome** | -| --- | --- | --- | --- | -| Enabled (applies to all options) | Enabled – String | Enabled (all configured start pages are editable) | [\#1: Load URLs defined in the Configure Open Microsoft Edge With policy, and allow users to edit all configured start pages.](#1-load-the-urls-defined-in-the-configure-open-microsoft-edge-with-policy-and-allow-users-to-edit-all-configured-start-pages) | -| Disabled or not configured | Enabled – String | Enabled (any Start page configured in the Configured Start Pages policy) | [\#2: Load any start page and allow users to edit their Start pages.](#2-load-any-start-page-configured-using-the-configured-start-pages-policy-and-allow-users-to-edit-their-start-pages) | -| Enabled (Start page) | Enabled – String | Blank or not configured | [\#3: Load Start page(s) and prevent users from changing it.](#3-load-the-start-pages-and-prevent-users-from-making-changes) | -| Enabled (New tab page) | Enabled – String | Blank or not configured | [\#4: Load New tab page and prevent users from changing it.](#4-load-the-new-tab-page-and-prevent-users-from-making-changes) | -| Enabled (Previous pages) | Enabled – String | Blank or not configured | [\#5: Load previously opened pages and prevent users from changing it.](#5-load-the-previously-opened-pages-that-were-opened-when-microsoft-edge-last-closed-and-prevent-users-from-making-changes) | -| Enabled (A specific page or pages) | Enabled – String | Blank or not configured | [\#6: Load a specific page or pages and prevent users from changing it.](#6-load-a-specific-page-or-pages-defined-in-the-configure-start-pages-policy-and-prevent-users-from-making-changes) | -| Enabled (A specific page or pages) | Enabled – String | Enabled (any Start page configured in Configure Start Pages policy) | [\#7: Load a specific page or pages and allow users to make changes to their Start page.](#7-load-a-specific-page-or-pages-defined-in-the-configure-start-pages-policy-and-allow-users-to-make-changes-to-their-start-page) | -| N/A | Blank or not configured | N/A | Microsoft Edge loads the pages specified in App settings as the default Start pages. | ---- - ### ADMX info and settings #### ADMX info - **GP English name:** Disable lockdown of Start pages @@ -44,68 +31,7 @@ - **Value type:** REG_SZ -### Scenarios -#### \#1: Load URLs defined in the Configure Open Microsoft Edge With policy, and allow users to edit all configured start pages. -1. Enable the **Configure Open Microsoft Edge With** policy. Applies to all options for this policy.

- -2. In the **Configure Start Pages** policy, enter URLs to the pages, separating multiple pages by using angle brackets:

\\ - -3. Enable the **Disabled Lockdown of Start Pages** policy by selecting *All configured start pages are editable*. - - -#### \#2: Load any start page and allow users to edit their Start pages. - -1. Disable or don't configure the **Configure Open Microsoft Edge With** policy. - -2. In the **Configure Start Pages** policy, enter URLs to the pages, separating multiple pages by using angle brackets in the following format:

\\ - -3. Enable the **Disabled Lockdown of Start Pages** policy by selecting *Start pages are not editable*. - - -#### \#3: Load Start page(s) and prevent users from changing it. - -1. Enable the **Configure Open Microsoft Edge With** policy by selecting *Start page*.

- -2. In the **Configure Start Pages** policy, enter URLs to the pages, separating multiple pages by using angle brackets:

\\ - -3. Disable or don't configure the **Disabled Lockdown of Start Pages** policy. - - -#### \#4: Load New tab page and prevent users from changing it.. - -1. Enable the **Configure Open Microsoft Edge With** policy by selecting *New tab page*.

- -2. In the **Configure Start Pages** policy, enter URLs to the pages, separating multiple pages by using angle brackets:

\\ - -3. Disable or don't configure the **Disabled Lockdown of Start Pages** policy. - - -#### \#5: Load previously opened pages and prevent users from changing it. - -1. Enable the **Configure Open Microsoft Edge With** policy by selecting *Previous pages*.

- -2. In the **Configure Start Pages** policy, enter URLs to the pages, separating multiple pages by using angle brackets:

\\ - -3. Disable or don't configure the **Disabled Lockdown of Start Pages** policy. - - -#### \#6: Load a specific page or pages and prevent users from changing it. - -1. Enable the **Configure Open Microsoft Edge With** policy by selecting *A specific page or pages*.

- -2. In the **Configure Start Pages** policy, enter URLs to the pages, separating multiple pages by using angle brackets:

\\ - -3. Disable or don't configure the **Disabled Lockdown of Start Pages** policy. - - -#### \#7: Load a specific page or pages and allow users to make changes to their Start page. - -1. Enable the **Configure Open Microsoft Edge With** policy by selecting *A specific page or pages*.

- -2. In the **Configure Start Pages** policy, enter URLs to the pages, separating multiple pages by using angle brackets:

\\ - -3. Enable **Disabled Lockdown of Start Pages** by selecting *Start pages are not editable*. ### Related Policies diff --git a/browsers/edge/includes/set-home-button-url-include.md b/browsers/edge/includes/set-home-button-url-include.md index 2b4e632d2f..ff3eaabf96 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/includes/set-home-button-url-include.md +++ b/browsers/edge/includes/set-home-button-url-include.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ |Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description | |---|:---:|:---:|---| |Disabled or not configured
**(default)** |Blank |Blank |Show the home button and loads the Start page and locks down the home button to prevent users from changing what page loads. | -|Enabled - String |String |String |Enter a URL in string format, for example, https://www.msn.com. A custom URL loads when clicking the home button. You must also enable the [Configure Home Button](../new-policies.md#configure-home-button) policy and select the _Show home button & set a specific page_ option. | +|Enabled - String |String |String |A custom URL loads when clicking the home button. You must also enable the [Configure Home Button](../new-policies.md#configure-home-button) policy and select the _Show home button & set a specific page_ option.

Enter a URL in string format, for example, https://www.msn.com. | --- With these values, you can do any of the following configurations: diff --git a/browsers/edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md b/browsers/edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md index c78a5255a3..3782e2169c 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md +++ b/browsers/edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ When you set up Microsoft Edge kiosk mode in single-app assigned access, Microso The single-app Microsoft Edge kiosk mode types include: -1. **Digital / Interactive signage** devices display a specific site in full-screen mode in which Microsoft Edge runs InPrivate mode. Examples of Digital signage are a rotating advertisement or menu. Examples of Interactive signage are an interactive museum display and restaurant order/pay station. +1. **Digital / Interactive signage** devices display a specific site in full-screen mode in which Microsoft Edge runs InPrivate mode. Examples of Digital signage are a rotating advertisement or menu. Examples of Interactive signage include an interactive museum display or a restaurant order/pay station. 2. **Public browsing** devices run a limited multi-tab version of InPrivate and Microsoft Edge is the only app available. Users can’t minimize, close, or open new Microsoft Edge windows or customize Microsoft Edge. Users can clear browsing data, downloads and restart Microsoft Edge by clicking the “End session” button. You can configure Microsoft Edge to restart after a period of inactivity by using the “Configure kiosk reset after idle timeout” policy. A public library or hotel concierge desk are two examples of public browsing in single-app kiosk device. @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ The multi-app Microsoft Edge kiosk mode types include: ## Let’s get started! Before you can configure Microsoft Edge kiosk mode, you must set up Microsoft Edge in assigned access. You can set up Microsoft Edge kiosk mode in assigned access using: -- **Windows Settings.** Best for physically setting up a single device as a kiosk. With this method, you set up assigned access and configure the kiosk or digital sign device using Settings. You can configure Microsoft Edge in single-app (kiosk type – Full-screen or public browsing) and define a single URL for the Home button, Start page, and New tab page. You can also set the reset after an idle timeout. +- **Windows Settings.** Best for physically setting up a single device as a kiosk. With this method, you set up assigned access and configure the kiosk or digital sign device using Settings. You can configure Microsoft Edge in single-app (kiosk type – Full-screen or public browsing) and define a single URL for the Home button, Start page, and New tab page. You can also set the idle timer to restart the kiosk session after a period of inactivity. - **Microsoft Intune or other MDM service.** Best for setting up multiple devices as a kiosk. With this method, you configure Microsoft Edge in assigned access and configure how Microsoft Edge behaves when it’s running in kiosk mode with assigned access. @@ -140,8 +140,8 @@ With this method, you can use Microsoft Intune or other MDM services to configur | **[ConfigureKioskResetAfterIdleTimeout](new-policies.md#configure-kiosk-reset-after-idle-timeout)**

![](images/icon-thin-line-computer.png) | Change the time in minutes from the last user activity before Microsoft Edge kiosk mode resets to the default kiosk configuration.

**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/ConfigureKioskResetAfterIdleTimeout

**Data type:** Integer

**Allowed values:**

| | **[HomePages](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-homepages)**

![](images/icon-thin-line-computer.png) | Set one or more start pages, URLs, to load when Microsoft Edge launches.

**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/HomePages

**Data type:** String

**Allowed values:**

Enter one or more URLs, for example,
   \\ | | **[ConfigureHomeButton](new-policies.md#configure-home-button)**

![](images/icon-thin-line-computer.png) | Configure how the Home Button behaves.

**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/ConfigureHomeButton

**Data type:** Integer

**Allowed values:**

| - | **[SetNewTabPageURL](new-policies.md#set-new-tab-page-url)**

![](images/icon-thin-line-computer.png) | Set a custom URL for the New tab page.

**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/

**Data type:** String

**Allowed values:** Enter a URL, for example, https://www.msn.com | - | **[SetHomeButtonURL](new-policies.md#set-home-button-url)**

![](images/icon-thin-line-computer.png) | If you set ConfigureHomeButton to 2, configure the home button URL.

**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/

**Data type:** String

**Allowed values:** Enter a URL, for example, https://www.bing.com | + | **[SetNewTabPageURL](new-policies.md#set-new-tab-page-url)**

![](images/icon-thin-line-computer.png) | Set a custom URL for the New tab page.

**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/SetNewTabPageURL

**Data type:** String

**Allowed values:** Enter a URL, for example, https://www.msn.com | + | **[SetHomeButtonURL](new-policies.md#set-home-button-url)**

![](images/icon-thin-line-computer.png) | If you set ConfigureHomeButton to 2, configure the home button URL.

**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/SetHomeButtonURL

**Data type:** String

**Allowed values:** Enter a URL, for example, https://www.bing.com | ---
3. Restart the device and sign in using the kiosk app user account. @@ -166,8 +166,8 @@ With this method, you can use a provisioning package to configure Microsoft Edge | **[ConfigureKioskResetAfterIdleTimeout](new-policies.md#configure-kiosk-reset-after-idle-timeout)**

![](images/icon-thin-line-computer.png) | Change the time in minutes from the last user activity before Microsoft Edge kiosk mode resets to the default kiosk configuration.

**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/ConfigureKioskResetAfterIdleTimeout

**Data type:** Integer

**Allowed values:**

| | **[HomePages](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-homepages)**

![](images/icon-thin-line-computer.png) | Set one or more start pages, URLs, to load when Microsoft Edge launches.

**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/HomePages

**Data type:** String

**Allowed values:**

Enter one or more URLs, for example,
   \\ | | **[ConfigureHomeButton](new-policies.md#configure-home-button)**

![](images/icon-thin-line-computer.png) | Configure how the Home Button behaves.

**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/ConfigureHomeButton

**Data type:** Integer

**Allowed values:**

| - | **[SetNewTabPageURL](new-policies.md#set-new-tab-page-url)**

![](images/icon-thin-line-computer.png) | Set a custom URL for the New tab page.

**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/

**Data type:** String

**Allowed values:** Enter a URL, for example, https://www.msn.com | - | **[SetHomeButtonURL](new-policies.md#set-home-button-url)**

![](images/icon-thin-line-computer.png) | If you set ConfigureHomeButton to 2, configure the home button URL.

**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/

**Data type:** String

**Allowed values:** Enter a URL, for example, https://www.bing.com | + | **[SetNewTabPageURL](new-policies.md#set-new-tab-page-url)**

![](images/icon-thin-line-computer.png) | Set a custom URL for the New tab page.

**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/SetNewTabPageURL

**Data type:** String

**Allowed values:** Enter a URL, for example, https://www.msn.com | + | **[SetHomeButtonURL](new-policies.md#set-home-button-url)**

![](images/icon-thin-line-computer.png) | If you set ConfigureHomeButton to 2, configure the home button URL.

**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/SetHomeButtonURL

**Data type:** String

**Allowed values:** Enter a URL, for example, https://www.bing.com | ---
4. After you’ve configured the Microsoft Edge kiosk mode policies, including any of the related policies, it’s time to build the package. @@ -273,7 +273,7 @@ Use any of the Microsoft Edge policies listed below to enhance the kiosk experie - **[AssignedAccess configuration service provider (CSP)](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/assignedaccess-csp):** The AssignedAccess configuration service provider (CSP) sets the device to run in kiosk mode. Once the CSP has executed, then the next user login associated with the kiosk mode puts the device into the kiosk mode running the application specified in the CSP configuration. -- **[Create a provisioning page for Windows 10](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-create-package):**. Learn to use Windows Configuration Designer (WCD) to create a provisioning package (.ppkg) for configuring devices running Windows 10. The WCD wizard options provide a simple interface to configure desktop, mobile, and kiosk device settings. +- **[Create a provisioning page for Windows 10](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-create-package):** Learn to use Windows Configuration Designer (WCD) to create a provisioning package (.ppkg) for configuring devices running Windows 10. The WCD wizard options provide a simple interface to configure desktop, mobile, and kiosk device settings. ## Known issues with RS_PRERELEASE build 17718 @@ -281,7 +281,7 @@ Use any of the Microsoft Edge policies listed below to enhance the kiosk experie - **Expected behavior** – Microsoft Edge kiosk mode opens the URL on startup. - **Actual behavior** – Microsoft Edge kiosk mode may not open with the URL on startup. -- • When you set up Microsoft Edge kiosk mode on a single-app kiosk device you must set the “ConfigureKioskMode” policy because the default behavior is not honored. +- When you set up Microsoft Edge kiosk mode on a single-app kiosk device you must set the “ConfigureKioskMode” policy because the default behavior is not honored. - **Expected behavior** – Microsoft Edge kiosk mode launches in full-screen mode. - **Actual behavior** – Normal Microsoft Edge launches. diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-adobe-flash-click-to-run-setting-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-adobe-flash-click-to-run-setting-shortdesc.md index d0d0effbb0..c58d446834 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-adobe-flash-click-to-run-setting-shortdesc.md +++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-adobe-flash-click-to-run-setting-shortdesc.md @@ -1 +1 @@ -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. 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. \ No newline at end of file +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-do-not-track-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-do-not-track-shortdesc.md index b2a565bf99..d3026c51e7 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-do-not-track-shortdesc.md +++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-do-not-track-shortdesc.md @@ -1 +1 @@ -By default, Microsoft Edge does not send Do Not Track requests to websites asking for tracking information, but 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. \ No newline at end of file +Microsoft Edge does not send ‘Do Not Track’ requests to websites asking for tracking information, but 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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-enterprise-mode-site-list-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-enterprise-mode-site-list-shortdesc.md index 2e4d10db74..8d666ec8c2 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-enterprise-mode-site-list-shortdesc.md +++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-enterprise-mode-site-list-shortdesc.md @@ -1 +1 @@ -Microsoft Edge does not support ActiveX controls, Browser Helper Objects, VBScript, or other legacy technology. With this policy, and 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 automatically switch to IE11. 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. \ No newline at end of file +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-pop-up-blocker-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-pop-up-blocker-shortdesc.md index a486046711..e89395a2ab 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-pop-up-blocker-shortdesc.md +++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-pop-up-blocker-shortdesc.md @@ -1 +1 @@ -By default, Microsoft Edge turns off Pop-up Blocker allowing pop-up windows to appear. Enabling this policy turns on Pop-up Blocker stopping pop-up windows from appearing. Don’t configure this policy to let users choose to use Pop-up Blocker. \ No newline at end of file +Microsoft Edge turns off Pop-up Blocker allowing pop-up windows to appear. Enabling this policy turns on Pop-up Blocker stopping pop-up windows from appearing. Don’t configure this policy to let users choose to use Pop-up Blocker. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-windows-defender-smartscreen-shortdesc.md b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-windows-defender-smartscreen-shortdesc.md index 1c08dd6aad..752f554dca 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-windows-defender-smartscreen-shortdesc.md +++ b/browsers/edge/shortdesc/configure-windows-defender-smartscreen-shortdesc.md @@ -1 +1 @@ -By default, Microsoft Edge uses Windows Defender SmartScreen (turned on) to protect users from potential phishing scams and malicious software. Also by default, users cannot disable (turn off) Windows Defender SmartScreen. Enabling this policy turns off Windows Defender SmartScreen and prevent users from turning it on. Don’t configure this policy to let users choose to turn Windows defender SmartScreen on or off. \ No newline at end of file +Microsoft Edge uses Windows Defender SmartScreen (turned on) to protect users from potential phishing scams and malicious software by default. Also, by default, users cannot disable (turn off) Windows Defender SmartScreen. Enabling this policy turns off Windows Defender SmartScreen and prevent users from turning it on. Don’t configure this policy to let users choose to turn Windows defender SmartScreen on or off. \ No newline at end of file