Mar 25 2024 06:04 AM - edited Mar 25 2024 06:05 AM
As soon a single policy is set for Microsoft Edge, either through group policy or registry, the Edge Secure Network becomes unavailable.
There needs to be a policy to enable it again. Using a registry key or local policy to control Edge doesn't mean it's controlled by an organization or personal Microsoft accounts are not used.
Aug 02 2024 12:42 PM
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Aug 16 2024 02:23 AM - edited Aug 16 2024 02:31 AM
When configuring Microsoft Edge through Group Policy or the registry, certain features, such as Edge Secure Network, may become unavailable if policies conflict with the feature's requirements. Some policies might inherently disable the Edge Secure Network feature due to conflicts in security settings.
You could modify this key in the reg. This key allows the Edge Secure Network feature to remain enabled even when other policies are applied.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
Create a new DWORD:
Name: SecureNetwork Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1
If you are using Group Policy to manage Microsoft Edge, you can configure the relevant policy to ensure Edge Secure Network remains available.
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Microsoft Edge
Look for a policy setting that explicitly enables the Edge Secure Network feature or ensures that policies do not conflict with its availability.
Sep 07 2024 11:33 PM
@question92120 I modified that key in the registry as you suggested, and the Edge Secure Network feature completely disappeared from the settings. I removed the changes to the registry and the feature did not reappear.