Open a new tab with an empty tabID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:79380 | Date: (C)2022-05-07 (M)2023-05-09 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
This policy setting specifies what happens when Microsoft Edge opens a new tab. By default, a new tab page appears.
If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Edge opens a new, empty tab. Employees cant change this option.
If you enable or dont configure this policy setting, Microsoft Edge opens a new tab with a new tab page, including Top Sites, Top Sites with suggested content, or a blank page. Employees can change what type of tab page appears.
Counter Measure:
Configure this setting depending on your organizations requirements.
Potential Impact:
Users will need to manually open web pages.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Edge\Open a new tab with an empty tab
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\ServiceUI!AllowWebContentOnNewTabPage
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 11 |