Information
This policy setting allows you to set whether the end-user is prompted for access to audio capture devices.
The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled
Note: The
VideoCaptureAllowedUrls
setting will need to be configured along with this setting if this feature is needed for specific websites.
With the end-user having the ability to allow or deny video capture for websites in Microsoft Edge, could open an organization up to a malicious site that may capture proprietary information through the browser. By limiting or disallowing video capture it removes the end-user's discretion, leaving it up to the organization as to the sites allowed to use this ability.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :
Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge\Allow or block video capture
Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template MSEdge.admx/adml that can be downloaded from:
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.
Impact:
If you disable this setting users will not be prompted for audio devices when using websites which may need this access, for example a web-based conferencing system. If there are sites which access will be allowed, configuration of the
VideoCaptureAllowedUrls
setting will be necessary.