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Enable/Disable Tracking Prevention in Edge

Tracking prevention in Microsoft Edge controls which background trackers load while you browse the web. You can turn it on or off from the browser settings menu, and you don’t need any extra tools or extensions. The change takes effect straight away and applies only to your Edge profile.

The setup takes a few short steps. Start by opening the browser and going to the Settings page.

1. Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
2. Click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner (or press Alt+F) to open Settings and more (Alt+F).
3. Select Settings. Edge opens the Settings⚙️ page in a new tab.

4. Choose Privacy, search, and services from the left sidebar of the Settings⚙️ page. If the sidebar is hidden because the window is narrow, click the menu icon at the top left of the page or widen the window. The privacy options now appear on the right.

5. Click the Tracking prevention tile to expand its options. You should see the on/off switch and the three blocking levels.

6. Locate the Enable tracking prevention tile on the Tracking prevention settings page.
7. Toggle the switch on or off. When it’s off, the blocking levels below it are greyed out, so turn it back on if you want to change the level.

If the switch or the levels are greyed out and the page says your browser is managed by your organization, a policy is controlling the setting. That is often the registry value covered later in this article. Remove the policy to get the controls back.

Choose one of three blocking levels:

• BasicBlocks potentially harmful trackers but allows most other trackers and those that personalize content and ads. This is the least strict option, and sites are the least likely to break. 
• Balanced (Recommended)Blocks potentially harmful trackers and trackers from sites you haven’t visited. Content and ads will likely be less personalized. This is the default, and it suits most people.
• StrictBlocks potentially harmful trackers and most trackers across sites. Content and ads will likely have minimal personalization. Some sites may not display or work correctly at this level. If one breaks, drop back to Balanced.

The browser also supports enabling Strict tracking prevention during InPrivate browsing sessions. You set this on the same Tracking prevention page.

There is no Save button. Edge applies each change as soon as you make it, and you can close the Settings tab once you’re done. To undo a change, return to the same page and set the switch or level back.

Enable or disable Tracking Prevention in Edge via Registry

Managing tracking prevention through the Windows Registry Editor lets you enforce privacy settings across your entire computer. This is the advanced method. It configures the feature for all user accounts by adding a value to the Edge policy key in the registry. You need an administrator account to do this.

1. Press Win+R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Windows Registry Editor.
2. Click Yes if User Account Control asks for permission.
3. Go to the target key path shown below.

Remember to back up your registry before making any changes, or create a System Restore point as a precaution. A bad registry edit can be hard to undo without a backup.

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

If the Edge key doesn’t exist yet under its parent key, create it first with a right-click and New › Key, and name it Edge.

4. Right-click Edge > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. A new entry appears in the right pane with its name highlighted.
5. Name the new entry TrackingPrevention.
6. Double-click the TrackingPrevention value to open its edit window.
7. Enter the number from the reference list below in the Value data box, then click OK.

• 1 = Force enable Basic tracking prevention.
• 2 = Force enable Balanced tracking prevention.
• 3 = Force enable Strict tracking prevention.
• 0 = Force disable tracking prevention.

To undo the change, right-click the TrackingPrevention value, choose Delete, and confirm. Removing the value restores default behavior and returns control to Edge’s graphical interface, so the switch and levels on the Settings page work again.

TrackingPrevention

Close and reopen Edge so it picks up the new value. If the setting still doesn’t apply, restart the computer. A reboot may be needed in some cases.

The configuration process ends here.

Conclusion:

Microsoft Edge includes built-in tools to keep browsing habits private and block unwanted data collection. Review these key takeaways:

• Privacy ControlUsers can enable or disable tracking prevention, tailoring their browsing experience to their preferences.
• Tracking LevelsEdge offers three levels of tracking prevention—Basic, Balanced (Recommended), and Strict, allowing users to choose the right balance between personalization and privacy.
• Registry EditingFor advanced users, tracking prevention can also be managed through the Windows Registry, providing an additional method to enforce settings. Always back up first, and delete the value to undo it.
• User EmpowermentBy utilizing these features, users can better protect their online data and enjoy a more secure browsing environment.

Applying these configurations strengthens privacy protections and grants greater command over the web browsing experience.