Microsoft edge Group policy issue

Question

We purchased the following models of Dell desktops and we have been configured specific group policies for Edge via Active Directory from AD. However, upon opening Edge under my domain user account on that PC, it doesn't seem to be applying any policies.

Upon checking the registry of the PC, I can see the policies there, but Edge isn't reflecting them. All other PCs are functioning properly, except for this model. I contacted Dell for assistance, but they informed me that Edge and Group Policies are not Dell products, so they cannot provide support in this case.

On all other PCs, Edge displays "Managed by organization," but on this particular PC, it doesn't show any indication.

Windows 10 Pro

22H2

19045.3803

Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19053.1000.0

Model : Dell optiplex micro 7010

edge:Version 125.0.2535.85 (Official build) (64-bit)

Version: 1.3.187.39

GP :Provisionedhomepages

Answer 1

Hi @Mohammed Kasim,

Not sure why other PCs have that group policy, but Provisionedhomepages is not a policy for new Microsoft Edge (Chromium). It is a group policy for Legacy Microsoft Edge. That's why you can't find it on the new Microsoft Edge (Chromium).

The Legacy Microsoft Edge is out of support now. Please configure the group policy according to the new policy documentation. For example, RestoreOnStartupURLs is the policy if you want to specify sites to open when the browser starts.

UPDATE

Please note that you are still configuring old policies for Legacy Microsoft Edge, which will NOT be applied to new Microsoft Edge.

You should refer to https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-policies for configuration, and install the policy template for Microsoft Edge per this tutorial.

For example, if you need to configure HomepageLocation, you should go to Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge/Startup, home page and new tab page, and find "Configure the home page URL":

Or registry editor:

And the result:

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Answer 2

1. Check the Group Policy Management Scope: Ensure that the issue isn’t related to the GPO management scope1. You can try other non-Edge strategies to see if the same issue exists1.
2. Verify the Group Policy in Target Computers: Navigate to edge://policy in Microsoft Edge to check if the corresponding group policy is updated1. You can also use REGEDIT.exe on the target computer to view the registry settings that store group policy settings1. These policy settings are located at this registry path: HKLM\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Edge1.
3. Update Group Policy Settings: Try updating group policy settings using the command gpupdate /force1. This command forces an immediate update of Group Policy.
4. Check the Edge Version and Policy Template: Ensure that you’re using the correct version of Edge and have downloaded and installed the corresponding version of the Edge policy template12.
5. Local Group Policy Editor: You can use Local Group Policy Editor on the target computer. This approach lets you apply policy settings that only affect the local device2.

If none of these steps work, it might be worth reaching out to Microsoft Support for further assistance. They may be able to provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration and the specific policies you’re trying to apply. Good luck! 🍀

Answer 3

I tried all this method ,but nothing is working.

i can see the group policy settings registry but edge is not reflecting that policies

i am confused because issue is happening only this model pc,

Also home button in edge is hidden in those pc’s.

can anyone help me with this

Answer 4

I tried all this method ,but i was not helpful.still i am facing the same issue.

I can see the group policy settings in registry but edge is not reflecting that policies.

I am confused because issue is happening only this model pc,

Also home button in edge is hidden in those pc’s.