Microsoft has now started rolling the new Edge browser aka Chromiun Edge browser available for both Windows 10 version 1903 and 1908. The browser is available via automatic windows update KB4541302.
Here are the list of changes that will happen once you install this update replacing the legacy Microsoft Edge browser.
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.
On Windows 10 version 1909 no additional updates are required for installing this update but on version 1903 it is reccomended to either 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)
