Microsoft Edge has a Share menu that lets you quickly send links to other apps, nearby devices, or email. You can also use it to generate 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?
Why would you want to enable or disable Share? You might disable it to keep your browser focused or to prevent accidentally sharing information when using a shared computer. Enabling it gives you full access to all of Windows’ built-in sharing tools.
What happens when done?
Turning off Edge sharing makes the ‘Share’ button vanish from the Edge menu and your toolbar if you’d pinned it there.
Keep in mind: You need to be signed in as an administrator to do this. Microsoft Edge Browser Policy Documentation ConfigureShare (this is a setting name)
Steps to Configure Sharing
- Open the Windows Terminal app as an administrator.
- Depending on your goal, copy and paste one of the following commands:
To disable Edge sharing, you’ll need to open Windows Terminal as an administrator and then use a specific command.
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
You can control the Share feature’s availability in Microsoft Edge by adjusting the registry policy. These commands let administrators show or hide the sharing menu for everyone on the computer. Always ensure you are running the terminal with administrator privileges to apply these changes successfully.
How do you share on Microsoft Edge?
Sharing content on Microsoft Edge is simple: just click the three dots in the top corner to open the menu and pick ‘Share’.
How does Microsoft sharing work?
Microsoft sharing works by using a Windows feature that acts like a bridge, connecting Edge to your computer’s system.
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 easy if you sign in with the same Microsoft account on each computer.
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