How to stop Edge from downloading AI models on Windows 11
May 11, 2026
You can stop Microsoft Edge from downloading the Gen AI Local Foundational AI Model on Windows 11 using the Registry, Edge flag or the Group Policy Editor. This video tutorial will show you how to do it.
Microsoft Edge has been downloading GenAILocalFoundationalModel on Windows PCs without our knowledge. It runs in the background and powers the AI features on the browser by enabling some features without connecting to the cloud server.
Link: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/stop-edge-from-downloading-ai-models-on-windows
00:00 Intro
00:37 Using Group Policy Settings
01:23 Using Registry Editor
GPEDIT setting:
Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge/Generative AI
REGEDIT key:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
Other Link: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/open-registry-editor-in-windows-10
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