Update for the new Microsoft Edge for Windows 10, version 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909, and 2004

Important

This update is not intended to target Enterprise devices. Specifically, this update targets devices that run Windows 10, version 1803 or later versions that are either Home Edition or Pro Edition. Devices that run Windows 10 Home or Pro Edition that are joined to an Active Directory or Azure Active Directory domain, or are WSUS or WUfB managed, are also excluded from this automatic update.

Applies to

Summary

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.
The new Microsoft Edge does not support the removal of this update.

To view supported features, please see 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

Windows update

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

Prerequisites

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

For Windows 10, version 1909 and 2004

No additional updates are required.

Restart information

You do not have to restart your device to get this update. However, you must restart your device for this update to complete and replace your current version of Microsoft Edge.