Does the new Edge browser work with Kiosk mode?

Question

I set up loaner devices to just use the browser.  I recently updated them to Windows10-2004 and installed the new Edge browser. I just get a blank blue screen when I try to sign in with kiosk mode after setting it up to open with Edge (the Icon that I am able to select still looks like the old one).  Does anyone know if I need to go back to the old OS or the old Edge?

Answer 1

I came here with the  same problem as "Idontlikechangebutwilldomybest,"

Read the responses and followed the links to other articles. Tried those but nothing worked (Downloaded the Canary version of Edge Chromium) which worked in regular Windows, but was not a choice when setting up a kiosk.

Finally uninstalled that and force-uninstalled Chredge.

Computer reverted to the old Edge which the kiosk uses as expected.

Such a simple task to set up a kiosk the old way, made impossible by Chredge.

Hi @Idontlikechangebutwilldomybest,

We appreciate you reaching out, and I’m pleased to share some good news with you: as of this month, we’ve enabled Kiosk mode in the new Microsoft Edge! This will offer an initial set of functionalities that can be piloted on Windows 10 devices. You can check out the full announcement HERE. 

Kiosk mode can be used with command-line options, where you can define your own story of lockdown.  For the best lockdown experience, we recommend using assigned access with kiosk mode – there’s a preview available with the Windows Insiders release.

We’re excited for you to give it a try! Feel free to let us know what you think by submitting feedback through the browser (Shift+Alt+I from a PC.)

Thanks,

-      Fawkes

Answer 2

Thanks for the links.  Those solutions do not fit our needs.  I will be reinstalling the old edge and holding off any updates until this issue is resolved.

Answer 3

Hello everyone. Thank you for trying kiosk mode with the new Microsoft Edge. 

As my colleague, Fawkes mentioned we have just released the first set of features of kiosk mode with Windows 10. 

This article goes in depths on how to set up kiosk mode on Windows 10 with (or without) assigned access: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-configure-kiosk-mode 

Some direct answers:

• JohnSQC - Canary only works with command-line options. If you want to try Assigned Access you need to use a Windows Insider build and Microsoft Edge Dev channel. Step to step instructions: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-configure-kiosk-mode#configure-using-windows-settings
• Canary does not install at the system-level by default and assigned access requires system-level installations.
• Anthony1129 - thank you for your assistance here. Looking at the article, it was written some time ago - January 2020, containing aspects that are no longer recommended, so I would advise using the Microsoft documentation shared above for correct configuration. If there is anything we can do to improve the Microsoft documentation I am more than happy to get your feedback.
• Few examples: the command line provided there (--kiosk) is for the upstream changes from the Chromium project and has limited functionality.
• The new command-line options include (--edge-kiosk-type=fullscreen or --edge-kiosk-type=public-browsing) additional features that we have added (explained in the documentation)
• Idontlikechangebutwilldomybest - please let me know if the information shared above doesn't help and I am more than happy to assist you in setting up kiosk mode.

Thanks,

Adrian

Answer 4

Hi Idontlikechangebutwilldomybest,

Thank you for posting this question, my name is Anthony I am an Independent Advisor and a Windows 10 OS user like you.

I understand that you wanted to know if Kiosk mode will worked in the new Microsoft Edge Chromium

Please see these steps bellow

How to set up Kiosk Mode with new Microsoft Edge

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/set-up-kiosk-mod...

Please let me know on how I can provide further assistance Idontlikechangebutwilldomybest. I would do my very best to help.

Please continue to be safe and have a good day Idontlikechangebutwilldomybest.

Best regards,

Anthony De Jesus

Independent Advisor

---

Just a few reminder before we access the site: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Answer 5

Hi @Idontlikechangebutwilldomybest,

We appreciate you reaching out, and I’m pleased to share some good news with you: as of this month, we’ve enabled Kiosk mode in the new Microsoft Edge! This will offer an initial set of functionalities that can be piloted on Windows 10 devices. You can check out the full announcement HERE. 

Kiosk mode can be used with command-line options, where you can define your own story of lockdown.  For the best lockdown experience, we recommend using assigned access with kiosk mode – there’s a preview available with the Windows Insiders release.

We’re excited for you to give it a try! Feel free to let us know what you think by submitting feedback through the browser (Shift+Alt+I from a PC.)

Thanks,

-      Fawkes