Allow import of data from other browsers on each Microsoft Edge launch
Verified with Microsoft Edge 152.0.4191.53 — updated on July 10, 2026
Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 104, Windows 7 or later
Path in the GPO console
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge Description
If you enable this policy, users will see a prompt to import their browsing data from other browsers on each Microsoft Edge launch. If you disable this policy, users will never see a prompt to import their browsing data from other browsers on each Microsoft Edge launch. If the policy is left unconfigured, users can activate this feature from a Microsoft Edge prompt or from the Settings page. Note: A similar policy named 'AutoImportAtFirstRun' (Automatically import another browser's data and settings at first run) exists. This policy should be used if you want to import supported data from other browsers only once while setting up your device.
Registry
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge Value name: ImportOnEachLaunch
Enabled: ImportOnEachLaunch = 1
Disabled: ImportOnEachLaunch = 0
Export Builder
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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: Allow import of data from other browsers on each Microsoft Edge launch
; State: Enabled
; Scope: Computer (HKLM)
; Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 104, Windows 7 or later
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge]
"ImportOnEachLaunch"=dword:00000001More formats (PowerShell, Intune, SCCM)
PowerShell
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Allow import of data from other browsers on each Microsoft Edge launch
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 104, Windows 7 or later
$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge'
New-Item -Path $path -Force | Out-Null
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'ImportOnEachLaunch' -Value 1 -Type DWordIntune 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: Allow import of data from other browsers on each Microsoft Edge launch
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 104, 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
}
$checks = @(
(Test-RegistryValue -Path 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge' -Name 'ImportOnEachLaunch' -Expected 1 -Kind DWord)
)
if ($checks -notcontains $false) {
Write-Output 'Compliant'
exit 0
}
Write-Output 'Non-compliant'
exit 1
# === Remediation script ===
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Allow import of data from other browsers on each Microsoft Edge launch
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 104, Windows 7 or later
$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge'
New-Item -Path $path -Force | Out-Null
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'ImportOnEachLaunch' -Value 1 -Type DWordSCCM scripts
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Allow import of data from other browsers on each Microsoft Edge launch
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 104, 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: Allow import of data from other browsers on each Microsoft Edge launch
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 104, 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
}
$checks = @(
(Test-RegistryValue -Path 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge' -Name 'ImportOnEachLaunch' -Expected 1 -Kind DWord)
)
if ($checks -notcontains $false) {
Write-Output 'Compliant'
exit 0
}
Write-Output 'Non-compliant'
exit 1
# === Remediation script ===
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Allow import of data from other browsers on each Microsoft Edge launch
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 104, Windows 7 or later
$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge'
New-Item -Path $path -Force | Out-Null
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'ImportOnEachLaunch' -Value 1 -Type DWordBuilding a multi-setting collection? Add this setting and generate combined .reg / PowerShell / GPO scripts.