11 docs tagged with "disable-edge-and-webview2-automatic-updates"

This script prevents the automatic installation of Edge (Chromium) via Windows Update. Microsoft Edge (Chromium), designed to replace Edge (Legacy), is automatically distributed to devices running Windows 10 version 1803 or newer. This script does not impact Windows 10, version 20H2 and later. Windows 10 version 20H2 and later already include Edge (Chromium) by default. This script only blocks the automatic installation of Edge (Chromium) through Windows Update, without affecting other installat...

This script disables the automatic installation of Microsoft Edge across all update channels, enhancing user control over their systems and privacy. Microsoft Edge offers four update channels—Stable, Beta, Dev, and Canary—each designed with different stability levels and update frequencies. This script blocks automatic installations for all these channels. This allows users to manually manage their updates and potentially reduce exposure to unstable or privacy-intrusive software. This script app...

This category contains scripts that prevent the automatic installation of Microsoft Edge, allowing users to maintain control over software installations on their systems. These scripts help ensure that Edge and its components like WebView and WebView2 are only installed when explicitly approved by the user, which can significantly enhance privacy and security. Automatic installations can potentially introduce unwanted features or security vulnerabilities, and by preventing these installations, u...

This script prevents the automatic installation of Microsoft Edge WebView and WebView2 components. By default, the WebView2 Runtime is installed automatically through Microsoft Edge Update. After applying this script, automatic installation of the WebView2 Runtime via Microsoft Edge Update is blocked. This improves your privacy and control over installed software on your system. This script configures the "Install{F3017226-FE2A-4295-8BDF-00C3A9A7E4C5}" policy.

This script stops the Microsoft Edge Update agent from automatically checking for updates. This script prevents the Microsoft Edge Update agent from performing any automatic update checks. This includes updates for all Edge applications, including WebView2. Disabling these updates enhances privacy by eliminating the regular network activity initiated by Microsoft Edge Update. It can also improve performance due to the reduction of background network operations. If you choose not to run this scri...

This script stops Microsoft Edge from updating automatically by disabling specific scheduled tasks. Specifically, it targets two tasks: "MicrosoftEdgeUpdateTaskMachineCore" • "MicrosoftEdgeUpdateTaskMachineUA" These tasks: Start Edge at logon • Run updates at least every hour • Update Edge and its WebView2 components Disabling these tasks: Enhances privacy by preventing automatic data transmission for updates. • Improves system performance by reducing background tasks. • Reduces your attack surf...

This script disables services responsible for automatically updating Microsoft Edge. It disables the "edgeupdate" and "edgeupdatem" services. These services keep your Microsoft software up to date. Disabling these services: Enhances privacy by stopping automatic data transmission, preventing background data collection. • Improves system performance by reducing background processes. • Allows more control over which updates are installed. Keep in mind: Security vulnerabilities and issues in Edge w...

This script prevents Microsoft Edge from automatically updating across all channels. Microsoft Edge offers four update channels—Stable, Beta, Dev, and Canary—each designed with different stability levels and update frequencies. This script disables updates for all of these channels. This script applies only to Windows devices within a Microsoft Active Directory domain or managed in similar way. It is effective only on computers under organizational management, such as those in workplaces or scho...

This script disables the Microsoft Edge Update executable to enhance your privacy and control over system updates. "MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe" is responsible for updating Microsoft Edge as part of the Microsoft Edge Update system. It's also responsible for updating Edge WebView2. Blocking this executable: Enhances privacy by preventing communication with the update server. • Increases security by giving you control over software installations. • Boosts system performance by reducing background pro...

This script disables automatic updates for Microsoft Edge WebView components. Microsoft Edge WebView and WebView2 Runtime are components that enable applications to display web content. By default, these components receive updates automatically. Running this script will prevent automatic downloading and application of updates for both older WebView and newer WebView2. This action might lead to compatibility issues with applications relying on the latest features of WebView. This script configure...

This script suppresses automatic updates for Microsoft Edge for the longest possible duration. If you do not run this script, Microsoft Edge checks for updates periodically throughout the day by default. This script limits update checks to the least frequent interval permitted by policy settings. This reduces network traffic and decreases system load, thereby enhancing both privacy and performance. However, this delay in updates can expose you to security risks, especially if you depend on Edge ...