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Whenever Microsoft Edge browser gets an update, it will display a Welcome Page the first time you run it after the update. If you would like to prevent Edge from displaying it, you could disable it using the Group Policy Editor or the Windows Registry.
Disable First Run Welcome Page in Edge browser
Using Local Group Policy Editor
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The easiest solution for Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Enterprise is by modifying the policies in the Local Group Policy Editor. Follow these simple steps carefully:
1] Open the Run command. You can do that by pressing Win+R.
2] In the Run space, type gpedit.msc. Click OK. This opens the Local Group Policy Editor.
3] Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Microsoft Edge.
4] Double click the Prevent First Run from opening on Microsoft Edge option and then click on the Enable option.
This policy setting lets you decide whether employees see Microsofts First Run web page when opening Microsoft Edge for the first time. If you enable this setting, employees wont see the First Run page when opening Microsoft Edge for the first time. If you disable or dont configure this setting, employees will see the First Run page when opening Microsoft Edge for the first time.
5] Click Apply and then Okay.
If you wish to undo the changes, repeat up to step 4 mentioned above and then click the Not Configured option.
Using Registry Editor
If your version of Windows 10 does not include the Group Policy Editor, you can use the Registry method to get the job done. Since a lot could go wrong if you dont do this right, be careful. Follow each step just as it is and wait if youre stuck on any level. Also, create a backup of everything important, just in case. Now that the precautions are taken dont worry, this method is not rocket science either. Just follow these steps word to word:
1] Open Run command and type regedit. Click OK. This opens the Registry Editor.
2] Search for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\
3] Right click on the folder named Microsoft. Go to New and select Key.
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4] Name it MicrosoftEdge. Right, click this new folder.
5] Go to New again and click Key. Name the new key as Main.
6] Now right click Main and go to New again.
7] Now you click the DWORD (32-bit value) option. Name it as PreventFirstRunPage.
8] Double click the DWORD. Change the value from 0 to 1. Click OK.
If you wish to reverse the changes, right click the MicrosoftEdge folder key and Delete it.
Enjoy new feature updates without having to face the Edge First Run page again.
source (http://www.thewindowsclub.com/disable-microsoft-edge-first-run-welcome-page)