Serious Discussion MSEdge Tweaker - Easily debloat and disable unwanted features

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GitHub: GitHub - TheBobPony/MSEdgeTweaker: Easily configure Microsoft Edge, the way you want it!

MSEdge Tweaker is an open-source script you can get from GitHub. Its first release lets you turn off the initial experience, splash screen, data import from other browsers (that thing that begs you to let it siphon your Chrome data), and more. Here is the full list of currently supported policies:

• Disable the first run experience and splash screen
• Disable importing from other web browsers on launch
• Disable browser sign in and sync services
• Disable collections feature
• Disable edge sidebar
• Disable shopping assistant
• Disable sponsored links in the new tab page
• Disable insider banner in about page

According to the project's GitHub description, the developer plans to implement more options and policies in future updates. Keep in mind, though, that using policies for configuring Microsoft Edge and its features results in the latter showing a banner with a message that the browser is managed by your organization.

Also, as of right now, there is no way to revert the changes. You can bypass this by opening the script in Notepad, checking what registry keys each option creates or modifies, and then manually reverting them in the system registry.

Via: This script lets you debloat Microsoft Edge and turn off unnecessary features

 

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Thanks for sharing this useful tool. MSEdge Tweaker indeed seems like a great way to customize and debloat Microsoft Edge. It's important to note, however, that changes can't be easily reverted and might require manual registry modifications. Always proceed with caution when modifying your system's registry.