View XFA-based PDF files using IE Mode for allowed file origin.
Verified with Microsoft Edge 152.0.4191.53 — updated on July 10, 2026
Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 132, Windows 7 or later
Path in the GPO console
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge\PDF Reader User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge\PDF Reader Description
Internet Explorer (IE) mode uses the Adobe Acrobat Active-X PDF Plugin to open XFA-based PDF files. This policy works only if the Active-X plugin is already on the user's device, it's not installed as part of this policy. It's important to note that XFA is a legacy technology that's deprecated by its original creators. It's not an ISO standard and as such doesn't align with the modern web architecture. Continued use poses potential risks and vulnerabilities. Given the deprecated status of XFA technology and the lack of any investment by its creators, we strongly recommend that you start planning your transition to more advanced HTML\PDF form-based solutions. In the interim, this policy provides a workaround for users to view XFA PDF in Microsoft Edge. If you enable this policy, you can configure the list of origins from which XFA PDF files will be automatically opened in Microsoft Edge using IE Mode. If you disable or don't configure the policy, XFA PDFs won't be considered for opening via Internet Explorer mode. For detailed information on valid URL patterns, see https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2095322 Alternatively, 'ViewXFAPDFInIEModeAllowedFileHash' (View XFA-based PDF files using IE Mode for allowed file hash.) can also be used to configure list of file hashes instead of URL origins, which enables those files to be automatically opened in Microsoft Edge using IE Mode. Example value: https://contesso.sharepoint.com/accounts/ https://contesso.sharepoint.com/transport/ file://account_forms/
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: View XFA-based PDF files using IE Mode for allowed file origin.
; State: Enabled
; Scope: Computer (HKLM)
; Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 132, Windows 7 or later
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ViewXFAPDFInIEModeAllowedOrigins]
; List values: enter one value per line in the builder UI.More formats (PowerShell, Intune, SCCM)
PowerShell
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: View XFA-based PDF files using IE Mode for allowed file origin.
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 132, Windows 7 or later
$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ViewXFAPDFInIEModeAllowedOrigins'
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: View XFA-based PDF files using IE Mode for allowed file origin.
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 132, 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\ViewXFAPDFInIEModeAllowedOrigins: 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: View XFA-based PDF files using IE Mode for allowed file origin.
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 132, Windows 7 or later
$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ViewXFAPDFInIEModeAllowedOrigins'
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: View XFA-based PDF files using IE Mode for allowed file origin.
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 132, 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: View XFA-based PDF files using IE Mode for allowed file origin.
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 132, 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\ViewXFAPDFInIEModeAllowedOrigins: 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: View XFA-based PDF files using IE Mode for allowed file origin.
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 132, Windows 7 or later
$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ViewXFAPDFInIEModeAllowedOrigins'
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.