Updates KB4576754 & KB4576753 installing new Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 version 2004 & other versions

Microsoft has released new Windows 10 updates KB4576754 & KB4576753 which bring the new Microsoft Edge browser to the Windows 10 PCs that still have the old version. These updates are available via the automatic update process now for many Windows 10 users.

The update KB4576754 brings the new Microsoft Edge to

• Windows 10, version 2004 (Home, Pro, Education, or Enterprise Edition only)
• Windows 10, version 1909 (Home, Pro, Education, or Enterprise Edition only)
• Windows 10, version 1903 (Home, Pro, Education, or Enterprise Edition only)
• Windows 10, version 1809 (Home, Pro, Education, or Enterprise Edition only)

Here is the detailed changelog and other details of this update.

Improvements and fixes

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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.
• Trying 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. This does not occur on devices joined to a Domain, Active Directory, Azure AD or on Windows 10 Enterprise and Surface Hub Editions.
• Data from earlier versions of Microsoft Edge (such as passwords, favorites, open tabs) will be available in the new Microsoft Edge.
• The new Microsoft Edge does not support the removal of this update.

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

Known issues in this update

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

How to get this update

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Windows update

This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update.

Prerequisites

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

For Windows 10, version 1909 and 2004

• No additional updates are required.

For Windows 10, version 1903

• Recommended: October 8, 2019—KB4517389 (OS Build 18362.418)
• Optional: September 26, 2019—KB4517211 (OS Build 18362.387)

For Windows 10, version 1809

• Recommended: November 12, 2019—KB4523205 (OS Build 17763.864)
• Optional: October 15, 2019—KB4520062 (OS Build 17763.832)