Important:
Applies to:
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Windows 10, version 1803 (Home, Pro, Education, or Enterprise Edition only)
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:
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Start menu pins, tiles, and shortcuts for the current version of Microsoft Edge will migrate to the new Microsoft Edge.
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Taskbar pins and shortcuts for the current version of Microsoft Edge will migrate to the new Microsoft Edge.
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The new Microsoft Edge will be pinned to the taskbar. If the current version of Microsoft Edge is already pinned, it will be replaced.
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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.
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By default, most protocols that Microsoft Edge handles will be migrated to the new Microsoft Edge.
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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.
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Attempts to start the current version of Microsoft Edge will redirect to the new Microsoft Edge.
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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 machines joined to a Domain, Active Directory, Azure AD nor on Windows 10 Enterprise and Surface Hub Editions.
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Data from earlier versions of Microsoft Edge (such as passwords, favorites, open tabs) will be available in the new Microsoft Edge.
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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
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 1803
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Recommended: November 12, 2019—KB4525237 (OS Build 17134.1130)
Restart information
You do not have to restart your device after you apply this update. However, you must restart your device for this update to complete and replace your current version of Microsoft Edge.
Removal information
The new Microsoft Edge does not support the uninstallation of this update.
Update replacement information
This update replaces previously released update KB4576753.
File information
File attributes
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 |
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Windows10.0-KB4584449-x86.msu |
BBEDD2DBE69D6EF7D3D7E3AA39AECB0ABBCA89C3 |
87694A4A05D42FBBB2612C4D4D06CA491D0A9EC2A27027B9702840695107FC0D |
Windows10.0-KB4584449-x64.msu |
EB0558D7A2711761EE7E0D4E980FA6B05E6D2B3C |
720DBF606782EDACD1C6C887636CB4CD310FE52121743FF70EB73A3EB437FB55 |
For all supported x86-based versions
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Microsoftedgestandaloneinstaller.exe |
1.3.135.29 |
90,822,560 |
13-Oct-2020 |
00:44 |
For all supported x64-based versions
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Microsoftedgestandaloneinstaller.exe |
1.3.135.29 |
97,519,520 |
13-Oct-2020 |
00:44 |
References
Learn about the terminology that Microsoft uses to describe software updates.