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WebDriverOverridesIncompatiblePolicies

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Allow WebDriver to Override Incompatible Policies (obsolete)

OBSOLETE: This policy is obsolete and doesn't work after Microsoft Edge version 84.

Supported versions

  • On Windows and macOS since 77, until 84

Description

This policy doesn't work because WebDriver is now compatible with all existing policies.

This policy allows users of the WebDriver feature to override policies which can interfere with its operation.

Currently this policy disables SitePerProcess and IsolateOrigins policies.

If the policy is enabled, WebDriver will be able to override incomaptible policies. If the policy is disabled or not configured, WebDriver will not be allowed to override incompatible policies.

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: WebDriverOverridesIncompatiblePolicies
  • GP name: Allow WebDriver to Override Incompatible Policies (obsolete)
  • GP path (Mandatory): Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge
  • 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: WebDriverOverridesIncompatiblePolicies
  • Value type: REG_DWORD

Example registry value

0x00000001

Mac information and settings

  • Preference Key name: WebDriverOverridesIncompatiblePolicies
  • Example value:
<true/>

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