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Thanks, Shawn.
This update replaces the old Microsoft Edge with the new Chromium base Microsoft Edge.
This update will not be available if you have already installed the new Microsoft Edge (stable).
The new Microsoft Edge is available for Windows 10, version 1903 and 1909
Applies to: Windows 10 version 1903 all editions, Windows 10 version 1909 all editions, Microsoft Edge
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:
- New Year, New Browser - The New Microsoft Edge is Out of Preview and Now Available for Download
- Upgrading to the new Microsoft Edge
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)
Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...e-is-available
See also:
- KB4559309 Update for new Microsoft Edge for Windows 10 - May 20
- KB4541301 New Microsoft Edge is available for Windows 10 version 1803 and 1809
Is this a UWP? and will this WU version replace the manual download I did two days ago from their website? or is it exactly the same regardless where I get it from?
Not bothered whether I have old or new edge as I use Firefox mainly but shouldn’t this be coming through windows update by now? It’s been out long enough. Neither of our home machines have been offered it yet
This update replaces the old Microsoft Edge with the new Chromium base Microsoft Edge.
This update will not be available if you have already installed the new Microsoft Edge (stable).
New Edge and Edge Update are both listed as programs in my portable Geek Uninstaller. Every time Edge updates, the install date for Edge and Edge Update changes (within Geek) to that date. I suspect Edge Update is needed. Admittedly this is supposition as I can't find any info about Edge Update on the web.
Question about this? Am I ever going to see this offered via Windows Update if I've already downloaded the new Edge (currently sitting at v83.0.478.44) standalone?
Nope.
This update replaces the old Microsoft Edge with the new Chromium base Microsoft Edge.
This update will not be available if you have already installed the new Microsoft Edge (stable).