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Update policy override

Verified with Microsoft Edge 152.0.4191.53 — updated on July 12, 2026

Microsoft Edge 152.0.4191.53

Supported on: Microsoft Edge Update 1.2.145.5 and later

Path in the GPO console

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge Update\Applications\Microsoft Edge

Description

Specifies how Microsoft Edge Update handles available updates from Microsoft Edge. If you enable this policy, Microsoft Edge Update handles Microsoft Edge updates according to how you configure the following options: - Updates disabled (0): Updates are never applied. - Always allow updates (1) (Recommended): Updates are always applied when found, either by periodic update check or by a manual update check. - Manual updates only (2): Updates are applied only when the user runs a manual update check. (Not all apps provide an interface for this option.) - Automatic silent updates only (3): Updates are applied only when they're found by the periodic update check. If you select manual updates, make sure you periodically check for updates by using the app's manual update mechanism, if available. If you disable updates, periodically check for updates, and distribute them to users. If you don't enable and configure this policy, Microsoft Edge Update handles available updates as specified by the 'Update policy override default' policy. See https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2136406 for more information. This policy is available only on Windows instances that are joined to a Microsoft® Active Directory® domain.

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate

More options available

Options

Update Policy
Update{56EB18F8-B008-4CBD-B6D2-8C97FE7E9062} enum
  • Always allow updates (recommended) -> 1 (default)
  • Manual updates only -> 2
  • Automatic silent updates only -> 3
  • Updates disabled -> 0

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Configure 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.

.reg file

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

; Exported from gporais.com
; Policy: Update policy override
; State: Enabled
; Supported on: Microsoft Edge Update 1.2.145.5 and later

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate]
"Update{56EB18F8-B008-4CBD-B6D2-8C97FE7E9062}"=dword:00000001
More formats (PowerShell, Intune, SCCM)

PowerShell

# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Update policy override
# State: Enabled
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge Update 1.2.145.5 and later

$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate'
New-Item -Path $path -Force | Out-Null
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'Update{56EB18F8-B008-4CBD-B6D2-8C97FE7E9062}' -Value 1 -Type DWord

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