Disable automatic installation of Edge

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Works with Windows 10 and 11Works with Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 10, 11, and Windows Server 2008 or newer.

• 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 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 ^{1 2 3}. This script does not impact Windows 10, version 20H2 and later ³. Windows 10 version 20H2 and later already include Edge (Chromium) by default ⁴.

This script only blocks the automatic installation of Edge (Chromium) through Windows Update, without affecting other installation methods ^{2 3} or system updates ².

As Microsoft has ceased support for Edge (Legacy), including security updates ¹, this script enables you to manage the installation timing and method for Edge (Chromium), aligning the updates with your preferences.

This script modifies the HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate!DoNotUpdateToEdgeWithChromium ^{2 3} registry key to to configure this setting.

Safe for General Use

All actions in this script is recommended for all users. This is recommended for all users to improve without any noticeable impact on the system functionality.

Sources

PrivacyLearn.com maintains strict sourcing standards for accuracy, integrity and up-to-date content. Our content relies on authoritative sources including vendor documentation, industry standards, and verified research. Learn more about our verification process and quality standards in our editorial standards page.

• New Microsoft Edge to replace Microsoft Edge Legacy with April’s Windows 10 Update Tuesday release - Microsoft Community Hub. techcommunity.microsoft.com. (2024).
  Original: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/new-microsoft-edge-to-replace-microsoft-edge-legacy-with-april-s/ba-p/2114224
  Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240517223534/https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/new-microsoft-edge-to-replace-microsoft-edge-legacy-with-april-s/ba-p/2114224
• Do not allow delivery of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-Based) through Automatic Updates. admx.help. (2024).
  Original: https://admx.help
  Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240517225010/https://admx.help/?Category=EdgeChromium_Blocker&Policy=Microsoft.Policies.EdgeUpdate::NoUpdate
• Blocker Toolkit to disable automatic delivery of Microsoft Edge. Microsoft Docs. docs.microsoft.com. (2021).
  Original: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-blocker-toolkit
  Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20210118230052/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-blocker-toolkit
• What’s next for Windows 10 updates. Windows Experience Blog. blogs.windows.com. (2024).
  Original: https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/06/16/whats-next-for-windows-10-updates
  Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240517225921/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/06/16/whats-next-for-windows-10-updates/

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:: Set the registry value: "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate!DoNotUpdateToEdgeWithChromium"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$registryPath = 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate'; $data = '1'; reg add 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate' /v 'DoNotUpdateToEdgeWithChromium' /t 'REG_DWORD' /d "^""$data"^"" /f"

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