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Microsoft Edge Extension to replace the default msn startpage of a new tab

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New Tab Edge Extension

This extension has the purpose of enabling a possibility to replace the annoying msn homepage set as default page when opening a new tab. As it cannot be changed natively, this extension provides remedy.

Unfortunately, as of the Microsoft Store Policies, it is not allowed to publish this extension to the Store, as it "(...) alters browser functionality or settings including the start or home page, the new tab page (...)".

Installation

You can still install this extension by side-loading it. If you want to be notified about new versions, star this repo and press the button "subscribe" to the right of the repo startpage.

One-Time use

For now, the the easiest way is:

  • to download/clone this repo
  • enable "side-loading of extensions" in about:flags
  • go to settings (...) -> extensions -> add extension
  • choose the folder which you just downloaded/cloned

The drawback is, that Windows deactivates the Extension on every load. There is a workaround:

The other way

For Windows to activate the extension each time and keep it installed, it has to be packaged and the package signed. You can do this manually or use the extension located in package/edgeExtension.appx. As normally Windows Store handles signing and accepting of signatures, you will have to accept the signature by your own. Instructions can be found in these instructions.

TLDR:

  1. Download/clone the repo.
  2. Label the certificate as trusted:
    1. Run Cmd.exe as administrator.
    2. Run this command from the repo-directory: Certutil -addStore TrustedPeople .\certificates\MyKey.cer
  3. Install the app:
    1. Run PowerShell as administrator
    2. Run this command from the repo-directory: Add-AppxPackage .\package\edgeExtension.appx

other way instructions

Contributions

Want to provide a new default? Have an idea how to improve this extension? Don't hesitate to open a PR.

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