Windows Update / Patching Policies

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Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Open Local Group Policy Editor:
   1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog.
   2. Type gpedit.msc and press Enter.

2. Navigate to the Policy Setting: Computer Configuration -> Policies -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Microsoft Edge

3. Locate and Configure the Policy:

   Look for below policies:

   • Allow Adobe Flash to Disabled
   • Allow Developer Tools to Disabled
   • Configure Do Not Track to Enabled
   • Configure Password Manager to Disabled
   • Configure Pop-up Blocker to Enabled
   • Configure Windows Defender SmartScreen to Enabled
   • Prevent access to the about:flags page in Microsoft Edge to Enabled
   • Prevent bypassing Windows Defender SmartScreen prompts for files to Enabled
   • Prevent users and apps from accessing dangerous websites to Enabled and Block
4. Apply the Policy: Once configured, close the Local Group Policy Editor.

The policy will be applied to the local computer upon closing the Local Group Policy Editor. If you are managing multiple computers within a domain, you can use Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) to apply this policy across multiple computers.