Disable Edge feature ads
- Windows onlyThis script improves your privacy on Windows
- Single actionThis page belongs to a script, containing basic changes to achieve a task.
- Impact: Minimum
System Functionality / Data Loss Risk: Low
This action improves privacy with minimal impact when you run the recommended script.
- Batch (batchfile)These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.
- Administrator rights requiredThis script requires privilege access to do the system changes
- Fully reversible
You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using this website.
The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.
Overview
This script disables promotional notifications and feature recommendations in Microsoft Edge, providing a distraction-free browsing experience.
By default, Microsoft Edge may show notifications encouraging users to explore various features 1 2, such as using vertical tabs for improved tab management 1. These notifications typically appear in situations like having multiple tabs open 1, and can include suggestions to link Edge with a smartphone 3 or to use Bing as a search engine in Chrome 4.
Running this script stops these notifications 1, ensuring users do not receive prompts even in scenarios where they are typically triggered 1.
Such recommendations may pose privacy concerns by potentially tracking user interactions and preferences. By disabling these features, the script helps safeguard user privacy by reducing exposure to tracking mechanisms.
This action is beneficial for those who prefer a less intrusive interface while browsing. Microsoft recommends this script for users who favor a streamlined browser setup without unsolicited suggestions or interruptions 2.
This script configures the ShowRecommendationsEnabled
1 2 Edge policy.
- This will display the message "Your browser is managed by your organization" on the settings page.
- This locks settings and prevents them from being changed on the settings page.
Sources
- Microsoft Edge Browser Policy Documentation. Microsoft Learn. learn.microsoft.com. (2024).
Original: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-policies
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240517212443/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-policies#allow-feature-recommendations-and-browser-assistance-notifications-from-microsoft-edge - Common Education Microsoft Edge configuration. Microsoft Learn. learn.microsoft.com. (2024).
Original: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/industry/education/tutorial-school-deployment/common-config-settings-catalog-edge
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240618221222/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/industry/education/tutorial-school-deployment/common-config-settings-catalog-edge - Microsoft Edge Promotional Messages On Homepage - Windows 10 Forums. www.tenforums.com. (2024).
Original: https://www.tenforums.com/browsers-email/204773-microsoft-edge-promotional-messages-homepage.html
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240618223116/https://www.tenforums.com/browsers-email/204773-microsoft-edge-promotional-messages-homepage.html - This popped up on my desktop while I was using Firefox and I am unreasonably annoyed. I feel like I have less and less control over my OS each year. : r/windows. www.reddit.com. (2024).
Original: https://www.reddit.com/r/windows/comments/15yo389/this_popped_up_on_my_desktop_while_i_was_using
Archived: https://archive.ph/2024.06.18-223049/https://www.reddit.com/r/windows/comments/15yo389/this_popped_up_on_my_desktop_while_i_was_using/
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- Offline usage
- Easy-to-apply
- Free
- Open-source
Help
How to apply or restore "Disable Edge feature ads" using script
- ≈ 2 min to complete
- Tools: Web Browser
- Difficulty: Simple
- ≈ 5 instructions
- 1
Download
Download the script file by clicking on thebutton above.
Use button above to restore changes. - 2
Keep the file
If warned by your browser, keep the file. - 3
Open
Open the downloaded file. - 4
Exit
Once it's done, press any key to exit the window. - 5
Restart
Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.
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How to apply or restore "Disable Edge feature ads" using privacy.sexy
- ≈ 3 min to complete
- Tools: privacy.sexy
- Difficulty: Simple
- ≈ 4 instructions
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Choose script
- Search for the script name: Disable Edge feature ads
- Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
- 3
Run
Click on ▶️ Run button at the bottom of the page.This button only appears on desktop version (recommended). On browser, use 💾 Save button.
- Apply
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:: Configure "ShowRecommendationsEnabled" Edge policy
:: Set the registry value: "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge!ShowRecommendationsEnabled"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$registryPath = 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge'; $data = '0'; reg add 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge' /v 'ShowRecommendationsEnabled' /t 'REG_DWORD' /d "^""$data"^"" /f"
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How to apply or restore "Disable Edge feature ads" using commands
- ≈ 2 min to complete
- Tools: Command Prompt
- Difficulty: Medium
- ≈ 3 instructions
- 1
Open Command Prompt
Open Command Prompt as Administrator. - 2
Copy code
Copy the code: - 3
Paste & run
Paste the commands into Command Prompt and press Enter to run.Some changes require a system restart to take effect
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