How to disable extension support on Microsoft Edge

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When you want to prevent users from running extensions on Microsoft Edge, use this guide to disable the feature.
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On Microsoft Edge, extensions are small applications you can plug into the browser to add new features or change and enhance existing functionality to improve the overall experience.
Windows 10 introduced support for extensions on Edge with the Anniversary Update, and you can now acquire them from the Windows Store. However, most extensions are designed by third-party developers, and if they're not coded correctly, they can affect your browsing experience and even impact battery life.
If extensions on Microsoft Ege is your least favorite feature, or if you're sharing your computer and you don't want other people adding new extensions, you can disable the feature on Microsoft Edge in at least two different ways.

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