3 docs tagged with "configure-edge-legacy"

This script prevents Microsoft Edge (Legacy) from sending additional telemetry data from the Books tab. By default, Edge collects basic telemetry data based on your device settings. This script ensures that only this basic telemetry is collected, and no extra data is transmitted when accessing the Books feature. This script configures the "EnableExtendedBooksTelemetry" Edge policy. This script only applies to Edge (Legacy) and does not impact newer versions of Edge.

This script disables Live Tile data collection in Edge (Legacy). Live Tiles, a feature within UWP apps, automatically collect and display updated information directly on the Start menu, without opening the app. The Live Tiles feature, once available on Windows 8.1 and 10, has been replaced by the Widgets feature in Windows 11. By default, pinning a Live Tile to the Start menu allows Microsoft Edge to collect and send metadata to Microsoft. This script prevents Edge from sending this meta...

This script disables the search suggestions feature in the Address bar of Edge (Legacy). By default, typing in the Address bar of Edge (Legacy) displays search suggestions, potentially compromising privacy by sending typed data to Microsoft. This script prevents such data sharing by disabling the search suggestions feature. As a result, users will no longer receive search suggestions when typing in the Address bar, thereby enhancing privacy. Disabling this feature reduces potential privacy risks...