Actions to run when the computer is idle
Verified with Microsoft Edge 152.0.4191.53 — updated on July 10, 2026
Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 134, Windows 7 or later
Path in the GPO console
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge\Idle Browser Actions User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge\Idle Browser Actions Description
When the timeout from the IdleTimeout policy is reached, the browser runs the actions configured in this policy. If you don't configure the IdleTimeout policy, this policy has no effect. If you don't configure this policy or no actions are selected, the IdleTimeout policy has no effect. Supported actions are: 'close_browsers': close all browser windows and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) for this profile. 'reload_pages': reload all webpages. For some pages, the user might be prompted for confirmation first. 'sign_out': sign out of browser. (This action only applies to iOS.) 'close_tabs': close all open tabs and create an NTP (New Tab Page). Supported in Android and iOS. 'clear_browsing_history', 'clear_download_history', 'clear_cookies_and_other_site_data', 'clear_cached_images_and_files', 'clear_password_signing', 'clear_autofill', 'clear_site_settings': clear the corresponding browsing data. Deleting cookies using this policy doesn't sign the user out of their profile, the user stays signed in. Setting 'clear_browsing_history', 'clear_password_signing', 'clear_autofill', and 'clear_site_settings' disables sync for the respective data types if sync isn't already disabled by setting either the SyncDisabled policy or BrowserSignin to disabled. Policy options mapping: * close_browsers (close_browsers) = Close Browsers * clear_browsing_history (clear_browsing_history) = Clear Browsing History * clear_download_history (clear_download_history) = Clear Download History * clear_cookies_and_other_site_data (clear_cookies_and_other_site_data) = Clear Cookies and Other Site Data * clear_cached_images_and_files (clear_cached_images_and_files) = Clear Cached Images and Files * clear_password_signin (clear_password_signin) = Clear Password sign in * clear_autofill (clear_autofill) = Clear Autofill * clear_site_settings (clear_site_settings) = Clear Site Settings * reload_pages (reload_pages) = Reload Pages * sign_out (sign_out) = Sign Out * close_tabs (close_tabs) = Close Tabs Use the preceding information when configuring this policy. Example value: close_browsers
Registry
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge 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: Actions to run when the computer is idle
; State: Enabled
; Scope: Computer (HKLM)
; Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 134, Windows 7 or later
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\IdleTimeoutActions]
; List values: enter one value per line in the builder UI.More formats (PowerShell, Intune, SCCM)
PowerShell
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Actions to run when the computer is idle
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 134, Windows 7 or later
$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\IdleTimeoutActions'
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: Actions to run when the computer is idle
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 134, 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\IdleTimeoutActions: 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: Actions to run when the computer is idle
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 134, Windows 7 or later
$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\IdleTimeoutActions'
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: Actions to run when the computer is idle
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 134, 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: Actions to run when the computer is idle
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 134, 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\IdleTimeoutActions: 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: Actions to run when the computer is idle
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 134, Windows 7 or later
$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\IdleTimeoutActions'
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.