Disable Edge Microsoft Rewards

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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: Medium

  System Functionality / Data Loss Risk: Moderate

  This action improves privacy with minimal impact when you run the recommended script.

  This action improves privacy with some 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 Microsoft Rewards in Edge.

This feature is enabled by default, activating the Microsoft Rewards experience in Edge ¹. Users participating in search and earn markets will notice this feature within their Microsoft Edge user profile ^{1 2}.

Microsoft Rewards encourages users to earn points through Bing searches, which can be redeemed for items at the Microsoft Store ¹. However, this feature involves tracking user activities, which may pose privacy risks by potentially sharing sensitive data with third parties ¹.

Running this script prevents Microsoft Rewards notifications and features from appearing in Edge ¹, enhancing privacy. The script modifies the ShowMicrosoftRewards policy to turn off these features ^{2 3} It's recommended for those who prefer not to have their search activities monitored or used for advertising purposes. The Center for Internet Security suggests disabling these features, viewing them as a potential security risk ¹.

After applying this script, the Microsoft Rewards experience will no longer be visible in the Edge user profile ¹. Changes will take effect after restarting the browser ³.

Caution

• 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.

Use with Caution

This script is only recommended if you understand its implications.

Some non-critical or features may no longer function correctly after running this script.

This script can be fully reversed to restore changes if something goes wrong.

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.

• 1.106 Ensure 'Show Microsoft Rewards experiences' is set to 'D.... Tenable®. www.tenable.com. (2024).
  Original: https://www.tenable.com/audits/items/CIS_Microsoft_Edge_v1.1.0_L2.audit:e25958b42c6f13d957a456bfbfd06744
  Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240618232029/https://www.tenable.com/audits/items/CIS_Microsoft_Edge_v1.1.0_L2.audit:e25958b42c6f13d957a456bfbfd06744
• Show Microsoft Rewards experiences. admx.help. (2024).
  Original: https://admx.help
  Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240618232113/https://admx.help/?Category=EdgeChromium&Policy=Microsoft.Policies.Edge::ShowMicrosoftRewards_recommended
• 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#showmicrosoftrewards

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• No app needed
• Offline usage
• Easy-to-apply
• Free
• Open-source

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Help

How to apply or restore "Disable Edge Microsoft Rewards" using script

• ≈ 2 min to complete
• Tools: Web Browser
• Difficulty: Simple
• ≈ 5 instructions

1. 1

   Download

   Download the script file by clicking on the   Apply protection  button above.
   Use   Undo protection button above to restore changes.
2. 2

   Keep the file

   If warned by your browser, keep the file.
3. 3

   Open

   Open the downloaded file.
4. 4

   Exit

   Once it's done, press any key to exit the window.
5. 5

   Restart

   Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.

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How to apply or restore "Disable Edge Microsoft Rewards" using privacy.sexy

• ≈ 3 min to complete
• Tools: privacy.sexy
• Difficulty: Simple
• ≈ 4 instructions

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1. 1

   Open or download

   Open or download the desktop application
2. 2

   Choose script

   1. Search for the script name: Disable Edge Microsoft Rewards
   2. Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
3. 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.

Run commands

Copy and run commands manually Requires technical knowledge

Apply

Apply changes

:: Configure "ShowMicrosoftRewards" Edge policy
:: Set the registry value: "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge!ShowMicrosoftRewards"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$registryPath = 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge'; $data = '0'; reg add 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge' /v 'ShowMicrosoftRewards' /t 'REG_DWORD' /d "^""$data"^"" /f"
:: Suggest restarting Edge for changes to take effect
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$message = 'For the changes to fully take effect, please restart Microsoft Edge.'; $warn =  $false; if ($warn) { Write-Warning "^""$message"^""; } else { Write-Host "^""Note: "^"" -ForegroundColor Blue -NoNewLine; Write-Output "^""$message"^""; }"

Revert

Restore changes

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Help

How to apply or restore "Disable Edge Microsoft Rewards" using commands

• ≈ 2 min to complete
• Tools: Command Prompt
• Difficulty: Medium
• ≈ 3 instructions

View step-by-step guide with screenshots

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1. 1

   Open Command Prompt

   Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. 2

   Copy code

   Copy the code:

   Copy Apply Code Copy Revert Code
3. 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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