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Block downloads of specific file types
Supported versions
- Windows: Not supported
- macOS: Not supported
- Android: ≥ 146
- iOS: Not supported
Description
This policy allows you to specify a list of file type extensions that are blocked from downloading in Microsoft Edge.
If you enable this policy, downloads of files with the specified extensions are blocked, and users see a policy warning message.
If you disable this policy or do not configure it, no file types are specifically blocked by this policy. Standard download restrictions still apply.
Note
Do not include the leading separator when listing file type extensions. For example, specify exe instead of .exe.
Supported features
- Can be mandatory: Yes
- Can be recommended: No
- Dynamic Policy Refresh: Yes
- Per Profile: Yes
- Applies to a profile that is signed in with a Microsoft account: Yes
Data type
- List of strings
Android information and settings
- Preference Key name: DownloadBlockedForFileTypes
- Example value:
["exe", "msi", "bat", "cmd"]