Microsoft Edge includes a built-in Share menu for sending links to other apps, nearby devices, or email addresses, as well as generating QR codes.
You can enable or disable Edge sharing by using the Windows Terminal as an administrator. Run ‘reg delete “HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge” /v ConfigureShare /f’ to enable it, or ‘reg add “HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge” /v ConfigureShare /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f’ to disable it.
Why enable or disable Share?
Turning off this feature helps prevent accidental sharing on shared PCs and cuts down browser clutter. Re-enabling the option restores full access to Windows’ native sharing utilities.
What happens when done?
Removing the button stops the browser from displaying sharing options in menus and toolbars. Making this change requires administrator access because the ConfigureShare policy controls the feature across the system.
The ConfigureShare policy manages this behavior through the Microsoft Edge browser settings.
Steps to Configure Sharing
- Open the Windows Terminal app as an administrator.
- Depending on your goal, copy and paste one of the following commands:
Launch the Windows Terminal app with elevated privileges by right-clicking the icon and selecting ‘Run as administrator’. Running this command instructs the system to strip the sharing configuration away from Edge.
reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v ConfigureShare /f
To Disable Share:
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v ConfigureShare /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
Summary
Registry policies allow administrators to dictate whether the sharing menu appears for anyone using the computer. Successful execution relies entirely on running the console with elevated permissions.
How do you share on Microsoft Edge?
Sharing content on Microsoft Edge is a quick process: click the three dots in the top corner to open the menu and then select 'Share'.
How does Microsoft sharing work?
Microsoft's sharing feature works by using a Windows system component that acts as a bridge, connecting Edge to your computer.
How to set up file sharing between two computers?
Setting up file sharing between two computers involves making sure they are on the same network and turning on specific sharing options in Windows.
How to sync Edge between devices?
Syncing Microsoft Edge between your devices is achievable when you sign in with the same Microsoft account on each computer.
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