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DownloadBlockedForFileTypes

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"]

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