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KioskDeleteDownloadsOnExit

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Delete files downloaded as part of kiosk session when Microsoft Edge closes

Supported versions

  • On Windows since 87 or later

Description

This policy only applies to Microsoft Edge kiosk mode.

If you enable this policy, files downloaded as part of the kiosk session are deleted each time Microsoft Edge closes.

If you disable this policy or don't configure it, files downloaded as part of the kiosk session are not deleted when Microsoft Edge closes.

For detailed information on configuring kiosk Mode, see https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2137578.

Supported features

  • Can be mandatory: Yes
  • Can be recommended: No
  • Dynamic Policy Refresh: No - Requires browser restart
  • Per Profile: No
  • Applies to a profile that is signed in with a Microsoft account: Yes

Data type

  • Boolean

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

  • GP unique name: KioskDeleteDownloadsOnExit
  • GP name: Delete files downloaded as part of kiosk session when Microsoft Edge closes
  • GP path (Mandatory): Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge/Kiosk Mode settings
  • GP path (Recommended): N/A
  • GP ADMX file name: MSEdge.admx

Example value

Enabled

Registry settings

  • Path (Mandatory): SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
  • Path (Recommended): N/A
  • Value name: KioskDeleteDownloadsOnExit
  • Value type: REG_DWORD

Example registry value

0x00000001

See also