Allow Microsoft Edge to pre-launch at Windows startup, when the system is idle, and each time Microsoft Edge is closed

Supported on: Microsoft Edge on Windows 10, Version 1809 or later

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\Main
HKCU Software\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\Main

Options

AllowPrelaunch enum
  • Allow pre-launching -> 1
  • Prevent pre-launching -> 0

Description

This policy setting lets you decide whether Microsoft Edge can pre-launch during Windows sign in, when the system is idle, and each time Microsoft Edge is closed. By default this setting is to allow pre-launch. If you allow pre-launch, disable, or don’t configure this policy setting, Microsoft Edge pre-launches during Windows sign in, when the system is idle, and each time Microsoft Edge is closed; minimizing the amount of time required to start up Microsoft Edge. If you prevent pre-launch, Microsoft Edge won’t pre-launch during Windows sign in, when the system is idle, or each time Microsoft Edge is closed.