Browser extensions are third-party add-ons that provide additional functionality for the Microsoft Edge browser. When your browser slows down or doesn’t load a web page as expected, a problematic extension could be the cause. In this guide, we’ll take a look at how to disable extension support and prevent users from installing extensions in Microsoft Edge Windows 10.

Prevent installation of Microsoft Edge extensions in group policies

This method works in Windows Pro, Enterprise or Education, if you have a home version, go to the next method.

1. Open Group Policy: in the search bar or in the Run menu (run by pressing Win + R) enter gpedit.msc and press the Enter key.

2. Go to “Computer Configuration” => “Administrative Templates” => “Windows Components” => “Microsoft Edge” => open “Allow Extensions”.

3. Put a dot next to “Disabled” and click on “OK”. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Prevent installation of Microsoft Edge extensions in Registry Editor

1. In the search bar or in the “Run” menu (run by pressing the Win + R keys) enter regedit and press the Enter key.

2. Follow the path HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoft => right click on the Microsoft section, select “New” => “Section” => name the new section Microsoft Edge

3. Click on the section Microsoft Edge right click, select “New” => “Section” => name the new section Extensions

4. Click on the section Extensions right-click, select “New” => “DWORD Parameter (32 bit)” => name the new parameter ExtensionsEnabled

5. The “Value” field of the ExtensionsEnabled parameter must contain 0. In some cases, you need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

That’s all for today, if you know other ways – write in the comments! Good luck ?