We recommend you use Microsoft Edge for a faster, more secure and more modern web browsing experience. Get started with Microsoft Edge. There are several types of files you can download from the web—documents, pictures, videos, apps, extensions and toolbars for your browser, among others.

It also has access to your location, and can use platform features, such as location history, app diagnostics, and more, which are denied to most Store apps. You can't control most of the permissions for this app in Settings > Privacy.

To do this, go to the site with the content you want to embed. Somewhere near the content you will typically see a Share button or link. Click it, and copy the link address provided. If you're not already in edit mode, click Edit at the top right of the page. Find the Toolbox () on the right.

Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps or Apps & features to change whether you're shown app recommendations when trying to install apps from outside the Store.

For the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of Windows 11. An Android device running Android 8.0 or later. For the best compatibility and performance, we highly recommend using Android 10 or newer. Your phone and your PC both need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Follow the on-screen steps to pair your Android mobile device with your PC. If the issue persists after completing the steps above both on your PC and Android device, try restarting Phone Link on your PC. Troubleshooting features in the Phone Link.

Establishing internet boundaries is an important way to protect yourself and your family from inappropriate web content. Microsoft Family Safety web and search filters work across any Windows, Xbox and mobile device that has the Microsoft Edge browser and Family Safety apps installed.

Learn how to turn on Control flow guard so you can install and run Windows Subsystem for Android.

How to share files from your PC to your Android device? Right-click on the file and select “ Share.” File sharing will start on your mobile device connected to Phone Link . Ensure Windows notifications for Phone Link are enabled to monitor the file sharing process in real-time.

Game Assist is a special version of Microsoft Edge that’s optimized for PC gaming and can appear on top of your game in Game Bar. It’s game-aware and will suggest tips and guides for what you’re playing.