Block multiple automatic downloads in quick succession on specific sites
Verified with Microsoft Edge 152.0.4191.53 — updated on July 10, 2026
Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 110, Windows 7 or later
Path in the GPO console
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge\Content settings User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge\Content settings Description
Define a list of sites, based on URL patterns, where multiple successive automatic downloads aren't allowed. If you don't configure this policy, 'DefaultAutomaticDownloadsSetting' (Default automatic downloads setting) applies for all sites, if that setting is active. If it isn't set, then the user's personal setting applies. For more detailed information about valid URL patterns, see https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2095322. Example value: https://contoso.com [*.]contoso.com
Registry
HKLM
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge HKCU
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge Export Builder
BETAConfigure the state, scope and options, then generate .reg, PowerShell, Intune and SCCM outputs — or add the setting to a multi-setting collection.
These exports write the registry — this is not a managed GPO. ⓘ
Applying both scopes creates an ambiguous configuration (computer takes precedence over user). Only do this intentionally.
.reg file
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
; Exported from gporais.com
; Policy: Block multiple automatic downloads in quick succession on specific sites
; State: Enabled
; Scope: Computer (HKLM)
; Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 110, Windows 7 or later
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\AutomaticDownloadsBlockedForUrls]
; List values: enter one value per line in the builder UI.More formats (PowerShell, Intune, SCCM)
PowerShell
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Block multiple automatic downloads in quick succession on specific sites
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 110, Windows 7 or later
$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\AutomaticDownloadsBlockedForUrls'
New-Item -Path $path -Force | Out-Null
# List values: enter one value per line in the builder UI.Intune XML
No direct Policy CSP / OMA-URI mapping for this policy. Use the Intune Remediation tab, or ingest the ADMX in Intune.Intune Remediation
# === Detection script ===
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Block multiple automatic downloads in quick succession on specific sites
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 110, Windows 7 or later
function Test-RegistryValue {
param(
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string]$Path,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string]$Name,
[object]$Expected,
[ValidateSet('String', 'DWord', 'MultiString')][string]$Kind = 'String',
[switch]$Absent
)
try {
$item = Get-ItemProperty -LiteralPath $Path -Name $Name -ErrorAction Stop
} catch {
return $Absent.IsPresent
}
if ($Absent.IsPresent) { return $false }
$actual = $item.$Name
if ($Kind -eq 'DWord') { return ([int64]$actual) -eq ([int64]$Expected) }
if ($Kind -eq 'MultiString') {
$actualValues = @($actual)
$expectedValues = @($Expected)
if ($actualValues.Count -ne $expectedValues.Count) { return $false }
for ($i = 0; $i -lt $expectedValues.Count; $i++) {
if ([string]$actualValues[$i] -ne [string]$expectedValues[$i]) { return $false }
}
return $true
}
return [string]$actual -eq [string]$Expected
}
# HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\AutomaticDownloadsBlockedForUrls: List values: enter one value per line in the builder UI.
# No testable registry values are available for this state.
Write-Output 'Non-compliant'
exit 1
# === Remediation script ===
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Block multiple automatic downloads in quick succession on specific sites
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 110, Windows 7 or later
$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\AutomaticDownloadsBlockedForUrls'
New-Item -Path $path -Force | Out-Null
# List values: enter one value per line in the builder UI.SCCM scripts
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Block multiple automatic downloads in quick succession on specific sites
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 110, Windows 7 or later
# SCCM Configuration Item guidance:
# Create a Configuration Item of type "Setting: Script".
# Discovery script: use the Detection script below.
# Remediation script: use the Remediation script below.
# Compliance rule: the Discovery script output equals 'Compliant'.
# === Detection script ===
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Block multiple automatic downloads in quick succession on specific sites
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 110, Windows 7 or later
function Test-RegistryValue {
param(
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string]$Path,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string]$Name,
[object]$Expected,
[ValidateSet('String', 'DWord', 'MultiString')][string]$Kind = 'String',
[switch]$Absent
)
try {
$item = Get-ItemProperty -LiteralPath $Path -Name $Name -ErrorAction Stop
} catch {
return $Absent.IsPresent
}
if ($Absent.IsPresent) { return $false }
$actual = $item.$Name
if ($Kind -eq 'DWord') { return ([int64]$actual) -eq ([int64]$Expected) }
if ($Kind -eq 'MultiString') {
$actualValues = @($actual)
$expectedValues = @($Expected)
if ($actualValues.Count -ne $expectedValues.Count) { return $false }
for ($i = 0; $i -lt $expectedValues.Count; $i++) {
if ([string]$actualValues[$i] -ne [string]$expectedValues[$i]) { return $false }
}
return $true
}
return [string]$actual -eq [string]$Expected
}
# HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\AutomaticDownloadsBlockedForUrls: List values: enter one value per line in the builder UI.
# No testable registry values are available for this state.
Write-Output 'Non-compliant'
exit 1
# === Remediation script ===
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Block multiple automatic downloads in quick succession on specific sites
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 110, Windows 7 or later
$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\AutomaticDownloadsBlockedForUrls'
New-Item -Path $path -Force | Out-Null
# List values: enter one value per line in the builder UI.Building a multi-setting collection? Add this setting and generate combined .reg / PowerShell / GPO scripts.