Microsoft never appears to be completely happy with their web browser. Despite having far more powerful alternatives, users paranoid about the dangers lurking around the internet would insist on using Internet Explorer.

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When Edge was first launched, in a rather basic form, with limited extension support, we used to receive complaints from people who'd bought a security suite and wanted a refund as their new security wouldn't support Edge (overlooking this was an issue with Edge, not their security). This is the trust placed by end users in Microsoft and their development.

With the above in mind, and the need to be able to produce a solid, competitive and secure web browser, Microsoft has decided to stop trying to build their own from scratch and move to a Chromium framework, which is the engine that powers Google Chrome and other browsers.

Edge is the release version of this new browser. Unlike Chrome, Microsoft has deployed their own account system which will eventually synchronise your data including favourites, extensions, themes and browsing history. Right now, only your favourites are synchronised.

What's instantly noticeable is support for existing Chrome extensions. So you can import some of your favourite Chrome extensions from the get-go.

Edge will now replace the old 'Edge' on Windows 10.

Verdict:

Finally, Edge Chromium comes to Windows 10 and we're impressed. Recommended.

Summary

Microsoft has released a new Chromium-based version of Microsoft Edge. This new version provides best in class compatibility with extensions and websites. Additionally, this new version provides great support for the latest rendering capabilities, modern web applications, and powerful developer tools across all supported OS platforms.

To learn more about the new Microsoft Edge, see the following resources:

Improvements and fixes

This update includes the following quality improvements:

• Start menu pins, tiles, and shortcuts for the current version of Microsoft Edge will migrate to the new Microsoft Edge.

• Taskbar pins and shortcuts for the current version of Microsoft Edge will migrate to the new Microsoft Edge.

• The new Microsoft Edge will be pinned to the taskbar. If the current version of Microsoft Edge is already pinned, it will be replaced.

• The new Microsoft Edge will add a shortcut to the desktop. If the current version of Microsoft Edge already has a shortcut, it will be replaced.

• By default, most protocols that Microsoft Edge handles will be migrated to the new Microsoft Edge.

• The current version of Microsoft Edge will be hidden from UX surfaces in the OS. This includes settings, applications, and any file or protocol support dialog boxes.

• Attempts to start the current version of Microsoft Edge will redirect to the new Microsoft Edge.

• The First Run Experience (FRE) will auto-launch the first time that a device restarts after the new Microsoft Edge is installed.

• Data from earlier versions of Microsoft Edge (such as passwords, favorites, open tabs) will be available in the new Microsoft Edge.

• This new Microsoft Edge does not support uninstalling of this update.

• To view supported features, please see the Microsoft Edge Platform Status.

Known issues in this update

We are currently not aware of any issues with this update.

How to get this update

Manual download

If you want to download the new Microsoft Edge, go to https://www.microsoft.com/edge.

Prerequisites

For Windows 10, version 1909:

• No additional updates are required.

For Windows 10, version 1903:

You must have one of the following updates or a later update installed to apply this update:

• Recommended: October 8, 2019—KB4517389 (OS Build 18362.418)

• Optional: September 26, 2019—KB4517211 (OS Build 18362.387)

File information

File attributes

Microsoft Edge Browser

The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables.

File verification

File hash information

For all supported x86-based versions

Download Edge Browser

For all supported x64-based versions

References

Download Microsoft Edge Filehippo

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