This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update. We are currently not aware of any issues with this update. To view supported features, please see the Microsoft Edge Platform Status. This update will not change your default browser

The new Microsoft Edge will not replace Internet Explorer. If your current version of Microsoft Edge already has a shortcut, it will be replaced. The new Microsoft Edge will be pinned to the taskbar and add a shortcut to the desktop. This update includes the following quality improvements: Important Before you install this update, see the Prerequisites section. New Year, New Browser - The New Microsoft Edge is Out of Preview and Now Available for Download To learn more about the new Microsoft Edge, see the following resources:

Additionally, this new version provides great support for the latest rendering capabilities, modern web applications, and powerful developer tools across all supported OS platforms. This new version provides best in class compatibility with extensions and websites. Microsoft has released a new Chromium-based version of Microsoft Edge. Devices that run these editions on Active Directory or Azure Active Directory domain are also excluded from this automatic update. Specifically, this update targets devices that run Windows 7 SP1 or later versions and Windows 8.1 or later versions that are either Home, Professional, Ultimate, Starter, or Core editions. This update is not intended to target Enterprise devices.

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