WebBrowser.adoc

DSC Resource 'WebBrowser'

WebBrowser configures web browser settings (Internet Explorer and Edge) via Group Policy registry entries.

When to use 'WebBrowser'

Use this resource when you need to enforce browser configuration policies such as proxy settings, trusted sites, security zones, home pages, or compatibility view settings. It applies settings through registry-based Group Policy, similar to what you would configure through Group Policy Management.

Source	https://github.com/dsccommunity/CommonTasks/tree/main/source/DSCResources/WebBrowser
DSC Resource	GPRegistryPolicyDsc
Documentation	RegistryPolicyFile, RefreshRegistryPolicy

Table 1. Attributes of category 'WebBrowser'

Parameter	Attribute	DataType	Description	Allowed Values
InternetExplorer		Hashtable	Internet Explorer settings
Edge		Hashtable	Microsoft Edge settings

Table 2. Attributes of category 'WebBrowser/InternetExplorer'

Parameter	Attribute	DataType	Description	Allowed Values
StartPage		String	Specifies the URL for the home page of Internet Explorer.

Table 3. Attributes of category 'WebBrowser/Edge'

Parameter	Attribute	DataType	Description	Allowed Values
StartPage		String	Specifies the URL for the home page of Microsoft Edge.

Example

WebBrowser:
  InternetExplorer:
    StartPage: https://www.contoso.com
  Edge:
    StartPage: https://www.contoso.com

See also

• WebSites