Update policy override

Policy ID
Pol_UpdatePolicyMicrosoftEdgeWebView
Scope
Computer Configuration
Supported on
Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.127.1 and later
Source
Microsoft Edge Policy Templates (version 155.0.4283.45)
Category
Microsoft Edge Update › Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime

Description

Lets you specify whether or not automatic updates are enabled for the WebView2 Runtime. The WebView2 Runtime is a component used by applications to display web content.
Automatic updates are enabled by default. Disabling automatic updates for the WebView2 Runtime might cause compatibility issues with applications that depend on this component.

If you enable this policy, Microsoft Edge Update handles the WebView2 Runtime updates according to how you configure the following options:
- Always allow updates (1): Updates are automatically downloaded and applied
- Updates disabled (0): Updates are never downloaded or applied

If you don't enable this policy, updates are automatically downloaded and applied.

Options

  • Update Policy
    • Always allow updates (recommended)
    • Updates disabled

Registry

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
  • Update{F3017226-FE2A-4295-8BDF-00C3A9A7E4C5}REG_DWORD

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