This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable running the Edge bar at startup for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use the WebWidgetIsEnabledOnStartup policy to enable or disable running the Edge bar at Windows startup for all users. If you open the Edge bar, it will remain open even if you close Microsoft Edge. (see screenshot below) 3 Click/tap on System on the left side. 2 Click/tap on the Settings and more (Alt+F) 3 dots menu icon, and click/tap on Settings. Then move and resize the Edge bar as you desire. Turn On or Off Startup Boost in Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Edge Settings 1 Open Microsoft Edge. You can switch between a vertical or search only layout for the Edge bar. The Edge bar (formally named “ Web widget“) is a feature of Microsoft Edge that lets you search and browse the web, see news headlines, check the weather, and more without opening a full browser window. If you don’t want that to happen, you can disable the startup boost in Edge by following the steps below. It essentially shortens the time it takes to open Edge by loading the browser every time your PC boots. After adding your settings, click the cross mark at the right-hand corner to close the settings picker. Startup boost is a handy feature that comes pre-enabled in Microsoft Edge. Select Microsoft Edge > Hide the First-run experience and splash screen to see all the settings in this category. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features, it’s the only browser you’ll ever need. The group policies for Edge assemble the settings for the various start pages under Computer or User Configuration > Policies > Administrative. Turn Off Startup Boost in Microsoft Edge. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020.