Policy
Allow installation
Microsoft Edge
Policy overview
Key metadata and intent for this policy.
Lets you specify whether the WebView2 Runtime can be installed using Microsoft Edge Update. If you enable (1) this policy, users can install the WebView2 Runtime through Microsoft Edge Update. If you disable (0) this policy (or set it to 'Installs disabled'), users cannot install the WebView2 Runtime through Microsoft Edge Update. If you set this policy to Always allow Machine-Wide Installs but not Per-User Installs (4), the WebView2 Runtime will only be deployed machine-wide. If you set the policy to Force Installs (Machine-Wide) (5), users can install the WebView2 Runtime to all machines where Microsoft Edge Update is pre-installed. Requires Microsoft Edge Update 1.3.155.43 or higher. If you don't configure this policy, the WebView2 Runtime will be installed through Microsoft Edge Update.
Registry values
How enabled and disabled states update the registry.
No explicit registry values are set for enabled or disabled states.
Policy elements
Inputs and configuration options exposed by this policy.
| Scope | Element | Type | Registry mapping | Constraints & behavior | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer | Install Policy ID Part_InstallPolicy | enum | Path Software\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate Value name Install{F3017226-FE2A-4295-8BDF-00C3A9A7E4C5} Type REG_DWORD | Options: Always allow Installs (recommended) (1), Installs disabled (0), Force Installs (Machine-Wide) (5), Always allow Machine-Wide Installs, but not Per-User Installs (4) |