i've been asked to block Edge from running on all of our Windows 10 machines as our company uses's Chrome, I've blocked it in GPO, which seems to be fine if i go to the file location of Edge, doesn't open! But if i try and open it from the task bar or start menu it opens with no problem...
Any thoughts?
Windows 10Windows Server 2008* Microsoft EdgeActive Directory
Edge is closely integrated with the Windows 10 operating system, so I would suggest you go for the first option.
I want to mention that renaming the Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe folder, in C:\Windows\SystemApps, even if you can rename it, does not really help at all!
John
if i try and open it from the task bar or start menu it opens with no problem...
Normal. Edge is built right into Windows 10, cannot be uninstalled and is used for Windows 10 functions beyond browsing.
Sorry John i should explain this, in our office we use an online admin area, doesn't seem to like Edge too much so Chrome it is.
I want to block all sites in Edge and IE so that users don't go on any sites they shouldn't.
John
Any site you can use in Edge and IE, you can use in Chrome, and vice-versa. Eliminating a browser does not block sites.
Blocking sites is a firewall activity at the edge of your network. That is the best way to control sites.
Henry Floyd
ASKER
It's only a handful of users who need blocking, would be easier for me to block everything in Edge and IE, i sorted out Chrome a while back to allow only certain sites.
Chrome keeps changing as well. Long term (even medium term) you would be better off using Websense or other firewall technique to block websites you do not want. This will work better and reduce your workload over time.
Limit the number of sites you block and train users to be responsible.
Henry Floyd
ASKER
Rule number one John: Users can never be trusted!
I've found a way of breaking Edge, took control of the folder and changed the Edge.exe names, sorted!
Thanks everyone.
Shaun Vermaak
A package repair will just add it back in. I would still use AppLocker directly on the EXE that you changed (not packages)
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Use Edge Blocker to block Edge browser. http://www.thewindowsclub.com/edge-blocker-block-edge-browser
Use this tool to uninstall Edge. I have not tried this or Edge Blocker, so create a system restore point first and use it at your own risk. http://winaero.com/download.php?view.1835
Edge is closely integrated with the Windows 10 operating system, so I would suggest you go for the first option.
I want to mention that renaming the Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8w