It contains a Registry file that makes the change on the system when executed: edge-block-desktop-shortcuts You may also download the following archive. Double-click on the new Dword and set it to 0, if that is not the case already.Right-click on EdgeUpdate and select New > Dword (32-bit) Value.Note: if a key does not exist, right-click on the previous one and select New > Key.Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate.Select Start, type regedit.exe and load the Windows Registry Editor.There is a global edit that applies to all Edge channels and edits for each individual version of the web browser. The workaround requires edits of the Registry. Prevent Microsoft Edge from creating Windows desktop shortcuts Our Deskmodder colleagues have published a workaround to block Microsoft's Edge web browser from planting new icons on the desktop. Considering that Microsoft released six Edge Stable versions in the past 10 days, it is clear that the issue can be frustrating for affected users.
It is unclear if this is a bug or intentional Microsoft has not commented on that.Īll Edge channels on Windows appear to be affected by the issue. Microsoft Edge seems to create desktop shortcuts after every browser update at the moment.
