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1.134 (L1) Ensure 'Wait for Internet Explorer mode tabs to completely unload before ending the browser session' is set to 'Disabled'

Information

This policy setting causes Microsoft Edge to continue running until all Internet Explorer tabs have completely finished unloading. This allows Internet Explorer plugins like ActiveX controls to perform additional critical work even after the browser has been closed.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Enabling this policy can cause stability and performance issues, and Microsoft Edge processes may remain active in the background with no visible windows if the webpage or plugin prevents Internet Explorer from unloading. This policy should only be used if your organization depends on a plugin that requires this behavior.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via configuration profiles, set the following Settings Catalog path to Disabled :

Microsoft Edge\Wait for Internet Explorer mode tabs to completely unload before ending the browser session

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/24642

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-7b.

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 81d2bca8b4b68c43f10ed0c096e5862cd422b0187814a11075ea79e843a7b458