In this article am going to explain how to Enable Startup Boost in Edge Browser with Microsoft Intune. Enabling Startup Boost in Microsoft Edge is a simple way to make the browser launch faster. When this feature is turned on, certain Edge processes run in the background even after you close the browser. This reduces the time it takes to open Edge, especially right after starting your computer.
To enable it, open Microsoft Edge, go to Settings > System and Performance, and toggle on the Startup Boost option. Once activated, Edge will preload key components in the background, improving startup time without significantly affecting your device’s performance.
Startup Boost is available on Windows devices (excluding Windows 10X and Server editions) that meet certain hardware and usage criteria. Specifically, it supports systems with more than 4GB of RAM, or more than 1GB of RAM if the device uses a modern disk, such as an SSD or a modern HDD that supports Trim and Seek Penalty.
Startup Boost is especially useful for users who frequently use Edge as their primary browser. It ensures a smoother experience by minimizing wait times and keeping the browser ready to go when needed. This feature works best on devices with sufficient memory and resources.
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Use Case Table of Enable Startup Boost in Edge Browser
Here’s a brief table showing practical use cases for enabling Startup Boost in Microsoft Edge. It highlights different user scenarios and the key benefits for each.
| Use Case | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Office Workers | Users open Edge immediately after boot to access emails, the intranet, or tools. | Faster browser launch improves daily workflow and productivity. |
| IT Admins in Enterprise | Manage browser performance across multiple devices in a network. | Enhances user experience with minimal system impact. |
| Students and Remote Learners | Regularly access online classes and research pages after starting the device. | Reduces waiting time, enabling quick access to learning platforms. |
| Developers and Testers | Need quick browser access to test web applications frequently. | Faster startup helps maintain development momentum. |
| Low to Mid-Range PC Users | On devices with moderate specs, app load times can be slower. | Startup Boost optimizes performance without requiring hardware upgrades |
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Create a Configuration Policy to Enable Startup Boost in Edge Browser in Intune
Follow these steps to enable the Startup Boost in Edge Browser Policy using Microsoft Intune. First, sign in to the Microsoft Intune Admin Center with your administrator credentials.
- Navigate to Devices > Windows > Manage devices > Configuration
- Click on +Create > +New Policy
Next, we will create a new configuration profile from scratch. First, we need to provide the options mentioned below. The below window give more details.
- Platform: Windows 10 and later
- Profile type: Settings catalog
On the Basics details pane, we can name the configuration policy as “Enable Startup Boost in Edge Browser” if needed, briefly describe the policy’s use, here I am giving as “By enabling Startup Boost, Edge launches almost instantly at system startup”, and click Next.
We can now add the required settings to the Configuration Settings pane. To do that, click +Add settings in the bottom left corner of the page.
Note! In Microsoft’s testing, they have discovered that admins may experience performance degradation when more than 400 settings are added to a single policy. While MS continue to make improvements, please take this into consideration when designing your policies.
Search “Startup Boost” as a keyword. This will help us to find the correct policy based on your current needs. Now you can see the browse by category found as Microsoft Edge\Performance. Click that and check the “Enable startup boost” Settings name and close the Settings picker window.
On the current Configuration Settings page, enable startup boost and its sub-settings under Microsoft Edge’s Performance category. Then click Next.
Note! Allows Microsoft Edge processes to start at OS sign-in and restart in background after the last browser window is closed. If Microsoft Edge is running in background mode, the browser might not close when the last window is closed and the browser won’t be restarted in background when the window closes.
Note! See the ‘BackgroundModeEnabled‘ (Continue running background apps after Microsoft Edge closes) policy for information about what happens after configuring Microsoft Edge background mode behavior. If you enable this policy, startup boost is turned on. If you disable this policy, startup boost is turned off. If you don’t configure this policy, startup boost may initially be off or on. The user can configure its behavior in edge://settings/system. Learn more about startup boost: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2147018
On the next page, leave the Scope tags as Default. If your tenant has custom scope tags, you can select them based on your policy needs, then click on Next.
Here, I am assigning the configuration policy to the “HTMD – Test Computers” device group. To do this, click on “Add Groups” and select the desired device group under the “Included Groups” option. In this example, I am not using any filters, and the “Excluded Groups” option has been left blank.
On the Review + Create page, carefully review all the settings you’ve defined for the Microsoft Edge’s Enable Startup Boost policy. Once you’ve confirmed everything is correct, select “Create” to deploy the policy.
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Monitor the Enable Startup Boost in Edge Browser Policy Deployment
The configuration policy has been deployed to the HTMD – Test Computers a Microsoft Entra ID Device group. Once the device is synced, the policy will take effect immediately. To monitor the policy deployment status from the Intune Portal, follow the steps below.
- Navigate to Devices > Windows > Configuration > Search for the “Enable Startup Boost in Edge Browser” configuration policy.
- Under the Device and user check-in status, you can see the policy’s deployment status.
End User Experience – Enable Startup Boost in Edge Browser
It’s time to check whether the Enable Startup Boost in Edge Browser policy worked. To check that, log in to one of the policy-targeted devices.
- Open Microsoft Edge Browser > Click on three dots in the top right corner > Settings > System and performance> Startup Boost
Now you can see the Startup boost option is enabled and graded out and Your browser is managed by your organization. This shows that our configured policy is working fine!
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