# Disabling kiosk mode in edge browser

## Introduction
Sometimes, when launching websites in Microsoft Edge, the browser might behave differently than usual, especially if it is operating in kiosk mode. Kiosk mode is a setting where the browser is locked to a single webpage, often seen in things like public info displays or self-service kiosks at airports. This behaviour can cause issues when automating the target website or application. In this article, we will walk you through the steps to disable kiosk mode in Microsoft Edge and restore the browser to its normal functionality.

## How to disable kiosk mode in edge browser?

### 1. Check Edge’s Settings
If the browser is opening in kiosk mode, we need to reset Edge’s settings:

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and select Settings.
3. Scroll down and click on Reset Settings in the left-hand panel.
4. Select Restore settings to their default values.

### 2. Check Group Policy settings (if applicable)
If your system is managed via Group Policy (common in enterprise environments), kiosk mode might be enforced via policy. To check and disable this:

**Steps:**
1. Press Win + R, type '_gpedit.msc_', and hit Enter key to open the Group Policy Editor.
2. Navigate to: _Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components>Microsoft Edge > Kiosk Mode_
3. If you see any settings related to kiosk mode (like Enable Kiosk Mode), set them to Not Configured or Disabled.
4. Close the Group Policy Editor and restart your computer.

### 3. Check if Edge is set to launch in Kiosk Mode via Registry (Advanced)
If the Group Policy Editor isn't available or doesn't help, the setting via registry might be involved.

**Steps:**
1. Press Win + R, type '_regedit_', and hit Enter key to open the Registry Editor.
2. If you're on a 32-bit machine, navigate to: _HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge_ or if you're on a 64-bit machine navigate to: _HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Policies\Microsoft\Edge_
3. Look for any registry values related to kiosk mode, such as ‘_KioskModeEnabled_’. If you find them, delete those values or set them to 0 (disabled).
4. Close the Registry Editor and restart the computer.

### 4. Uninstall any third-party software managing kiosk mode
If you have third-party software (like a kiosk management tool) that is enforcing kiosk mode, you may need to disable or uninstall that software.

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