setting for Updating Edge over metered connection is missing

Question

If I am not mistaken, is it so that this setting cannot be controlled with Setting Catalog yet?

Answer 1

Hi Pavel

As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, the Microsoft Intune configuration for updating Microsoft Edge over a metered connection may not be available in the Setting Catalog. The Setting Catalog in Intune allows administrators to configure various settings for managed devices, but not all settings may be available through this catalog.

While the Setting Catalog provides a wide range of options for configuring device settings, certain settings, including specific settings related to updating Microsoft Edge over metered connections, may not be available in the catalog at a given time.

To check if the specific setting you mentioned is currently available in the Setting Catalog, you can follow these steps:

Sign in to the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center (https://endpoint.microsoft.com).

Navigate to "Devices" > "Configuration profiles" > "Create profile."

Select the platform (such as Windows 10) for which you want to configure the profile.

In the list of available settings, search for the setting related to updating Microsoft Edge over a metered connection. Look for options related to Edge update behavior or updating applications over metered connections.

If the setting is not available in the catalog, it means that it cannot be directly controlled or configured through the Setting Catalog in Microsoft Intune. In such cases, you may need to explore alternative methods or consider using other configuration tools, scripts, or policies to manage the desired behavior for updating Microsoft Edge over metered connections.

It's important to stay up to date with the latest updates and releases from Microsoft, as new features and capabilities are regularly added to Intune. Microsoft may introduce new settings and configurations over time, so it's recommended to refer to the official Microsoft documentation and resources for the most current information on available settings and configuration options within Intune.

Answer 2

I also found out that this setting have no effect anymore;

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate\ClientStateMedium{56EB18F8-B008-4CBD-B6D2-8C97FE7E9062}

allowautoupdatesmetered = 1

Answer 3

To configure Microsoft Intune settings to enable updating Microsoft Edge over a metered connection, you can follow the steps below:

Sign in to the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center (https://endpoint.microsoft.com) using your admin credentials.

Navigate to "Devices" in the left-hand menu and select "Configuration profiles."

Click on "Create profile" to create a new configuration profile.

Choose the platform for which you want to configure the profile (e.g., Windows 10 or later).

In the configuration profile settings, provide a suitable name and optional description for the profile.

Under "Settings," select "Administrative Templates" as the profile type.

Click on "Add" to add a new administrative template setting.

In the search bar, type "Microsoft Edge" to filter the available settings.

Locate and select the setting named "Allow updates over metered networks."

Set the value of this setting to "Enabled" or "Not configured" based on your requirements. Enabling this option allows updates for Microsoft Edge to be downloaded and installed over a metered connection.

Once you have configured the necessary settings, review the other options available in the profile as needed.

Click "Next" and proceed to assign the profile to the desired user or device groups in the "Assignments" section.

Finally, click "Create" to create the configuration profile with the specified settings.

The configuration profile you created should now enable updating Microsoft Edge over a metered connection for the devices or users to which it is assigned. Keep in mind that it may take some time for the policy to propagate to the devices and take effect.

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general info:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/configure-edge-with-intune

https://howtomanagedevices.com/intune/7449/list-of-intune-settings-catalog/

Answer 4

or try to deploy this script

# Check if running with administrative privileges
if (-not ([Security.Principal.WindowsPrincipal] [Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent()).IsInRole([Security.Principal.WindowsBuiltInRole] "Administrator")) {
    Write-Host "Please run this script with administrative privileges."
    exit
}

# Create or modify the Windows Update policy
$windowsUpdateKeyPath = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate"

# Check if the Windows Update key already exists
if (-not (Test-Path $windowsUpdateKeyPath)) {
    New-Item -Path $windowsUpdateKeyPath -Force | Out-Null
}

# Set ExcludeWUDriversInQualityUpdate to 0 to allow driver updates over a metered connection
Set-ItemProperty -Path $windowsUpdateKeyPath -Name "ExcludeWUDriversInQualityUpdate" -Value 0 -Type DWORD

# Set UpdateServiceUrlAlternate to an empty string to prevent using alternative update servers
Set-ItemProperty -Path $windowsUpdateKeyPath -Name "UpdateServiceUrlAlternate" -Value "" -Type STRING

# Create or modify the Microsoft Edge Update policy
$edgeUpdateKeyPath = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate"

# Check if the Edge Update key already exists
if (-not (Test-Path $edgeUpdateKeyPath)) {
    New-Item -Path $edgeUpdateKeyPath -Force | Out-Null
}

# Set DoNotUpdateToEdgeWithMeteredConnection to 0 to enable Edge updates over a metered connection
Set-ItemProperty -Path $edgeUpdateKeyPath -Name "DoNotUpdateToEdgeWithMeteredConnection" -Value 0 -Type DWORD

Write-Host "Windows and Microsoft Edge update policies have been configured to enable updating Microsoft Edge over a metered connection."

Answer 5

PowerShell script that configures Microsoft Intune settings to enable updating Microsoft Edge over a metered connection:

# Connect to the Microsoft Intune service
$connection = Connect-MicrosoftIntune

# Get the existing Windows 10 Endpoint Protection policy
$policy = Get-MicrosoftIntunePolicy -DisplayName "Windows 10 Endpoint Protection"

# Enable updating Microsoft Edge over metered connection
$policy.Edge.UpdateOverMeteredConnection = $true

# Save the updated policy
Set-MicrosoftIntunePolicy -PolicyId $policy.Id -PolicyObject $policy

# Confirm the changes
Write-Host "Microsoft Intune settings updated successfully."

Make sure you have the Microsoft Graph PowerShell module installed before running the script. You can install it by running the following command in an elevated PowerShell session:

Install-Module -Name Microsoft.Graph.Intune

Please note that this script assumes you have appropriate permissions to manage Intune policies. Also, customize the script according to your specific policy display name if it differs from "Windows 10 Endpoint Protection."

Remember to test the script in a non-production environment before implementing it in a production setting.