Microsoft Edge Policies


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. Locate and Configure the Policy:

    Look for below policies under Computer Configuration -> Policies -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Update:

    • Allow Automatic Updates immediate installation to Enabled
    • Configure Automatic Updates to Enabled
    • Do not include drivers with Windows Updates to Disabled
    • No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations to Enabled
    • Remove access to use all Windows Update features to Disabled
    • Turn on recommended updates via Automatic Updates to Enabled
  3. 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.