Instructions on how to install and turn on the browsing protection extension in Microsoft Edge (Chromium).
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- Download the latest Microsoft Edge (Chromium) group policy template ADMX files by first selecting the version and build of the browser and your operating system, and then Get policy files.
- Extract the cab file and copy the following Microsoft Edge (Chromium) administrative template files and the en-US language folder to the C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions directory:
windows/admx/msedge.admx and msedgeupdate.admx
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- Copy the files and the en-US language folder also to your SYSVOL folder: \\yourdomainhere\SYSVOL\yourdomainhere\Policies\PolicyDefinitions\.
For example: \\example.com\SYSVOL\example.com\Policies\PolicyDefinitions.
Note: If you do not have the PolicyDefinitions folder, you need to create it.
- Open the Windows Group Policy Management console (gpmc.msc) and either create a new group policy or edit your existing policy.
Note: You cannot install extensions from Google Store using GPO unless the device is a member of a Microsoft Active Directory domain.
- Go to Computer Configuration/Policies/Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge/Extensions/Control which extensions are installed silently.
- Edit the policy as follows:
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- Select Enabled to turn the policy on.
- Under Options, select Show… and enter the following value:
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Note: For more information, refer to Configure Microsoft Edge policy settings on Windows.
When the group policy is activated, F-Secure Browsing Protection is on and forced to be on.