Windows 2016 Edge

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Microsoft Edge is the official browser from Microsoft that represents a total revolution with respect to the classic Internet Explorer. With a completely updated interface, it couldn’t be easier to access any of the features the browser offers. Microsoft Edge is the new, default web browser for Windows 10, helping you to experience modern web standards, better performance, improved security, and increased reliability. Microsoft Edge lets you stay up-to-date through the Microsoft Store and to manage your enterprise through Group Policy or your mobile device management (MDM) tools. Restart your Windows 10 or windows Server 2016 Machine Logon with Built-in Administrator account and open Microsoft Edge. You will see Edge is working:).

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This article describes the supported operating systems that apply to Microsoft Edge.

Note

This article applies to the Microsoft Edge versions 77 and higher for the desktop.

Supported Operating Systems for Microsoft Edge

Note

Product functionality and feature availability may vary on older operating systems. To ensure that Microsoft Edge installs correctly, use the latest version of any operating system specified below. This guidance includes the latest cumulative update, as applicable.

Microsoft Edge follows the Modern Lifecycle Policy and is supported on the following operating systems.

Windows Client

Windows 7 **
Windows 8.1
Windows 10 SAC 1709 and later ***
Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSC
Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSC
Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC
Windows 10 Enterprise multi-session
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise SAC ****
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC ****

Windows Server

Windows Server 2008 R2 **
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2016 (LTSC)
Windows Server 2019 (LTSC)
Windows Server (SAC)

Important

** We will continue to support Microsoft Edge on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 until January 15, 2022. These operating systems are out of support and Microsoft recommends you move to a supported operating system such as Windows 10. While Microsoft Edge helps keep you more secure on the web, your PC may still be vulnerable to security risks. In order for IE mode to be supported on these operating systems the devices will need to have the Extended Security Updates for Windows 7. Without the Windows 7 Extended Security updates Internet Explorer functionality will be vulnerable to security risks. Additionally, IE mode functionality may cease to work without the continued servicing through the extended security updates.

*** In the same fashion as above, for Windows 10 SAC releases that are out of support but Microsoft Edge is supported it is recommended to upgrade to a supported Win10 SAC release as soon as possible to remain secure. Microsoft Edge being supported in this state should be considered a temporary bridge to getting to a supported OS state.

**** The Microsoft Edge OPK is available on MOO for IoT OEMs to preinstall and distribute as part of their Windows 10 IoT Enterprise based solution.

macOS

Sierra (10.12) and later

iOS

Microsoft Edge for iPad® and iPhone® requires iOS 11.0 or later. Microsoft Edge for iPad Pro™ requires iOS 11.0 or later. Microsoft Edge is supported on the two most recent versions of iOS. When a new version of iOS is released, the Microsoft Edge Operating System requirement becomes the then-current two most recent versions: the new version of iOS and the previous version.

Android

Microsoft Edge for Android can be installed on tablets and phones that meet the following criteria: devices running Android KitKat 4.4 or later with an ARM-based processor.

Apple Silicon Macs

Microsoft Edge native support as of Stable version 88 for Apple Silicon Macs.

Chromebooks

Microsoft Edge does not support Chromebooks.

Recent changes

12/17/2020 - Microsoft Edge support on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 extended to January 15, 2022.
01/28/2021 - Microsoft Edge support for Apple Silicon Macs.

If you open the Local Group Policy Editor console (gpedit.msc) on the current branch Windows 10 1903, then under section Computer Configuration > Administrative Template > Windows Components > Microsoft Edge (and User Settings > Administrative Template > Windows Components > Microsoft Edge) you can find 55 different Group Policy settings (in earlier Windows 10 RTM build there available only 10 policy settings for Edge). However, it is quite a small amount compared to almost 1500 different GPO settings for the Internet Explorer browser). The following policies are available to manage Microsoft Edge settings:

Allow Address bar drop-down list suggestions;
Configure Autofill;
Allow Microsoft Compatibility List;
Allow clearing browsing data on exit;
Allow configuration updates for the Books Library;
Allow Developer Tools;
Configure Do Not Track;
Allow Extensions;
Allow Adobe Flash;
Configure the Adobe Flash Click-to-Run setting;
Allow FullScreen Mode;
Allow InPrivate browsing;
For PDF files that have both landscape and portrait pages, print each in its own orientation;
Configure Password Manager;
Configure Pop-up Blocker;
Allow Microsoft Edge to pre-launch at Windows startup, when the system is idle, and each time Microsoft Edge is closed;
Allow printing;
Allow Saving History;
Allow search engine customization;
Configure search suggestions in Address bar;
Allow Sideloading of extension;
Configure Windows Defender SmartScreen;
Allow Microsoft Edge to start and load the Start and New Tab page at Windows startup and each time Microsoft Edge is closed;
Allow web content on New Tab page;
Always show the Books Library in Microsoft Edge;
Configure additional search engines;
Configure Favorites Bar;
Configure Home Button;
Configure kiosk mode;
Configure kiosk reset after idle timeout;
Configure Open Microsoft Edge With;
Provision Favorites;
Configure cookies;
Disable lockdown of Start pages;
Allow extended telemetry for the Books tab;
Configure the Enterprise Mode Site List;
Configure Favorites;
Prevent using Localhost IP address for WebRTC;
Configure Start pages;
Prevent changes to Favorites on Microsoft Edge;
Prevent access to the about:flags page in Microsoft Edge;
Prevent certificate error overrides;
Prevent the First Run webpage from opening on Microsoft Edge;
Prevent Microsoft Edge from gathering Live Tile information when pinning a site to Start;
Prevent bypassing Windows Defender SmartScreen prompts for sites;
Prevent bypassing Windows Defender SmartScreen prompts for files;
Prevent turning off required extensions;
Send all intranet sites to Internet Explorer 11;
Set default search engine;
Set Home Button URL;
Set New Tab page URL;
Show message when opening sites in Internet Explorer;
Keep favorites in sync between Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge;
Unlock Home Button;
Allow a shared Books folder.

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In the each next Windows 10 build, the number of Microsoft Edge settings that can be managed via Group Policy progressively increased.

You can get the actual list of all available Microsoft Edge policies to manage your browser settings with the detailed description

Updating Microsoft Edge Group Policy Administrative Template

To get the later Edge group policies for your Windows 10, you need:

Download the latest version of registry-based Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 10 1903 (v3.0, 8/28/2019);
To install new .admx files, run the file Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 10 May 2019 Update v3.msi;

If you want to manage Microsoft Edge settings using local Group Policy, copy all content (or only two files: MicrosoftEdge.admx and en-USMicrosoftEdge.adml) from a folder C:Program Files (x86)Microsoft Group PolicyAdministrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 10 May 2019 Update v3Policy Definitions to the local directory C:WindowsPolicyDefinitions;

If you want to use new administrative templates to manage Edge settings on computers in the AD domain, copy the content of a local folder C:Program Files (x86)Microsoft Group PolicyAdministrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 10 May 2019 Update v3Policy Definitions to the Group Policy Central Store folder on the domain controller. Now you can create a new domain GPOs with Edge settings using Group Policy Management Console (GPMC).

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After installing new administrative templates under section Computer Configuration > Administrative Template > Windows Components > Microsoft Edge, you will get all currently available Edge policy settings.

Group Policies for Chromium-based Edge

Microsoft recently released a preliminary version of local group policies to support the new Microsoft Edge based on the Chromium project. These administrative templates set that will allow administrators to manage certain browser features in a production environment.

You can download a preview of ADMX files for Chromium-based Edge

It’s interestingly enough that over 180 GPO settings were provided for the Chromium-based Edge version since the classical Edge had only about 60 policy parameters.

A full description of the Chromium-based Edge policies can be found in the microsoftedge_policy_list.html file in the archive with ADMX templates.

How to Enable/Disable History Saving in Microsoft Edge using GPO?

To disable browsing history in Microsoft Edge through Group Policy, use the following steps:

Run the local (gpedit.msc) or domain group policy editor (gpmc.msc);
Go to the GPO section Computer Configuration > Administrative Template > Windows Components > Microsoft Edge;
Find a policy with the name Allow Saving History;
Change its value from Not Configured to Disabled;
Run the

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How to Disable Microsoft Edge Pre-launch in Windows 10?

One of the features Microsoft is trying to draw attention to is the Edge browser’s ability to get started quickly. Immediately after the Windows 10 boot, you can click on the Edge icon and it will open almost instantly.

You can disable pre-launch of the Microsoft Edge browser in Windows 10 through GPO. This will help to reduce the consumption of RAM and CPU on the computer.

To disable Microsoft Edge pre-launch on Windows 10 1809 and later:

Open the policy “Allow Microsoft Edge to pre-launch at Windows startup, when the system is idle, and each time Microsoft Edge is closed”. Set its value to Enabled;
In the Configure pre-launching option, select Prevent pre-launching;
Save the change and restart your computer to take effect.

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