After months of development and feature releases, Microsoft is all to set to replace the legacy version of Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML) with the new and improved chromium-based Microsoft Edge.
The new Microsoft Edge is available for Windows 10, version 1803 and 1809 via Windows Update (KB4541301, KB4541302, and KB4559309) and provides the best in class compatibility with extensions and websites.
Additionally, users can expect great support for the latest rendering capabilities, modern web applications, and powerful developer tools across all supported OS platforms.
Improvements and fixes
- 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.
In order to get the update, users must have one of the following updates or a later update installed:
For Windows 10, version 1809
- Recommended: November 12, 2019—KB4523205 (OS Build 17763.864)
- Optional: October 15, 2019—KB4520062 (OS Build 17763.832)
For Windows 10, version 1803
- Recommended: November 12, 2019—KB4525237 (OS Build 17134.1130)
- Optional: October 15, 2019—KB4519978 (OS Build 17134.1099)
Source: Microsoft
