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Default setting: Enabled (Allowed)
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Allowed values
| Group Policy | MDM | Registry | Description | Most restricted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disabled or not configured | 0 | 0 | Prevented, but 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 Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > App Package Deployment. For the MDM setting, enable ApplicationManagement/AllowDeveloperUnlock. |
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| Enabled (default) |
1 | 1 | Allowed. |
ADMX info and settings
ADMX info
- GP English name: Allow sideloading of Extensions
- GP name: AllowSideloadingOfExtensions
- GP path: Windows Components/Microsoft Edge
- GP ADMX file name: MicrosoftEdge.admx
MDM settings
- MDM name: Browser/AllowSideloadingExtensions
- Supported devices: Desktop and Mobile
- URI full path: ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/AllowSideloadingExtensions
- Data type: Integer
Registry settings
- Path: HLKM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\Extensions
- Value name: AllowSideloadingOfExtensions
- Value type: REG_SZ
Related policies
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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.
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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.
Related topics
Enable your device for development: Configure your Windows 10 device for development and debugging.