What does the "Disable Edge Data Collection" tweak change in Windows?

In the registry it sets DiagnosticData to 0 under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge, and 2 more values. The full list is in the table on this page, read from the app's source.

Is "Disable Edge Data Collection" safe to switch on?

A safe privacy setting. The main cost: Edge shows the settings as 'managed by your organization', and you cannot change them inside Edge while the tweak is on.

Switch the tweak off in Frozen Tweaks. Switching it off puts back exactly what was there before, value for value.

Is "Disable Edge Data Collection" free in Frozen Tweaks?

It is part of Frozen Pro and Elite. You can also make the change by hand with the values on this page.

Edge privacy policies: DiagnosticData 0 and PersonalizationReportingEnabled 0

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Short answer

Updated Oct 8, 2026

Microsoft Edge sends diagnostic data, uses browsing history to personalize ads and asks for feedback. This tweak sets the Edge policies that turn those off. In the registry it sets DiagnosticData to 0 under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge, and 2 more values.

In the app

Disable Edge Data CollectionPRO

Registry

HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

DiagnosticDataYour previous value0

What the switch writes. Your current value may differ. 2 more changes below.

What it does

Microsoft Edge sends diagnostic data, uses browsing history to personalize ads and asks for feedback. This tweak sets the Edge policies that turn those off.

In the app the switch is called "Disable Edge Data Collection", described there as: Sets the Edge policies that turn off diagnostic data, ad personalization reporting and feedback prompts (Edge shows them as managed).

When it helps, and when it hurts

When it helps

Privacy for anyone who uses Edge.

When it hurts

Edge shows the settings as 'managed by your organization', and you cannot change them inside Edge while the tweak is on.

What it writes

Exactly what the switch changes, read from the app's source. Switching it off is what the app writes when you turn the tweak off again.

Registry values the switch writes.
Key and value	With the tweak	Switching it off
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeDiagnosticData	0	Your previous valueSaved before the change, or deleted if there was none.
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgePersonalizationReportingEnabled	0	Your previous valueSaved before the change, or deleted if there was none.
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUserFeedbackAllowed	0	Your previous valueSaved before the change, or deleted if there was none.

From the app's source (pack_extra.hpp), app 2.0.0, checked Oct 8, 2026.

The same change by hand

You do not need the app for this one. These commands make the changes from the table above. Run them in a Command Prompt opened as administrator, and make a restore point first.

Make the change · CMD

reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DiagnosticData" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "PersonalizationReportingEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "UserFeedbackAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

See what it is set to now · CMD

reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "DiagnosticData"

How to undo it

In the app: Yes

Switching it off puts back exactly what was there before, value for value.

Switch the tweak off in Frozen Tweaks. The app saved what each value was before the change and writes exactly that back, or removes the value if it did not exist.

Changing several settings at once? The app's Make a restore point button, on every plan, makes a Windows restore point before you start.

Verdict

A safe privacy setting.

Questions

What does the "Disable Edge Data Collection" tweak change in Windows?: In the registry it sets DiagnosticData to 0 under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge, and 2 more values. The full list is in the table on this page, read from the app's source.
Is "Disable Edge Data Collection" safe to switch on?: A safe privacy setting. The main cost: Edge shows the settings as 'managed by your organization', and you cannot change them inside Edge while the tweak is on.
How do I undo it?: Switch the tweak off in Frozen Tweaks. Switching it off puts back exactly what was there before, value for value.
Is "Disable Edge Data Collection" free in Frozen Tweaks?: It is part of Frozen Pro and Elite. You can also make the change by hand with the values on this page.

In the app