Information
This policy setting controls whether the First-run experience and splash screen is presented to the user the first time Microsoft Edge is opened. Some of the options presented to the user include the ability to import data from other web browsers on the system.
The recommended state for this setting is Enabled.
Rationale:
Allowing the First-run experience and configuration options could potentially allow the user to perform actions that are prohibited such as importing autofill, credit card, and other sensitive data.
Impact:
Users will not be prompted with the First-run experience screens.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled
Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge\Hide the First-run experience and splash screen
Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template MSEdge.admx/adml that can be downloaded from Microsoft here.
Default Value:
Disabled.