Summary
Windows 10 introduced a new Web browser, Microsoft Edge. We'll show you its new features, from Cortana to Web Notes, and how to use them effectively. (Now updated with Anniversary Update features!). Microsoft is starting to roll out its new Edge browser through Windows Update. The new Chromium-based version of Edge launched in January, but Windows users had to specifically download it. From a report: A Microsoft support article notes that it's now available on Windows Update, meaning it will so.
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:
Microsoft New Browser Download
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
Spartan Browser
The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables.
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:
Microsoft New Browser Download
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
Spartan 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
File name | SHA1 hash | SHA256 hash |
---|---|---|
Windows10.0-KB4541302-x86.msu | F4C0F8BFB1CDB9031C68AD92EF4550EB29BC4EB0 | ED7205807F35B020D6A02419FC586C7666CF0848FEA187D12EE029F1B558A5CC |
Windows10.0-KB4541302-x64.msu | 5AB99737C6E98AF331B2F27C749BCD464E50D0DC | 74F8AA021627A1B961E6C19985A8D1004149AF3171DEE720BB4ECD3B354A524D |
For all supported x86-based versions
File name | File version | File size | Date | Time |
Microsoftedgestandaloneinstaller.exe | 1.3.119.43 | 74,428,112 | 14-Feb-2020 | 02:54 |
For all supported x64-based versions
File name | File version | File size | Date | Time |
Microsoftedgestandaloneinstaller.exe | 1.3.119.43 | 76,864,208 | 14-Feb-2020 | 02:54 |
References
Microsoft New Browser 2019
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