How to get the new Edge web browser on your Windows 10 PC
The new Microsoft Edge is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features, it's the only browser you'll ever need. Microsoft is launching its new Chromium-based Edge browser today. It comes with built-in tracking protection, a new Collections feature to grab images and content from the web, and an Internet. Get more done with the new Google Chrome. A more simple, secure, and faster web browser than ever, with Google’s smarts built-in. Microsoft Edge is the only browser with built-in tools to help you save time and money when shopping online. Microsoft Edge is the only browser with built-in tools to help you save time and money when shopping online. You get it all with the new Microsoft Edge—performance, compatibility, and speed. Customization is perhaps the most significant strength of this new browser, as Vivaldi lets you create your keyboard shortcuts, as well as add more search engines. You also get effective control over your privacy, including a handy little option to clear all your private data in one go. No complaints regarding speed, and website rendering.
After nearly a year-long journey of testing, Microsoft’s new Chromium Edge browser is exiting beta and an official final version is now available for download. Here’s how you can get it.
- Head over to Microsoft’s website in an existing web browser like the old Microsoft Edge
- Click the blue Download for Windows 10 button and download the web browser as a .exe file
- After you download the file, head over to where you saved it and double click to run it
- The installer will then download Edge from the internet. Give it a few minutes to download and install.
- Once done, set up the browser to your liking
Applies to All Windows 10 Versions
After nearly a year-long journey of testing, Microsoft’s new Chromium Edge browser is exiting beta and an official final version is now available for download. There’s plenty that’s new in this new version of Edge, be it the improved performance, user interface, and support for a wider set of extensions. In this guide, we’ll show you how you can download it.
Step 1: Head to Microsoft’s Website
The first step in getting the new Microsoft Edge is to head over to Microsoft’s website in an existing web browser like the old Microsoft Edge, or even Interner Explorer or Google Chrome. You can then click the blue Download for Windows 10 button. If you’re on other platforms, you can also click the down arrow and choose from Windows 8.1, 8, 7, or macOS.
There are even links to the iOS and Android versions, available through the app store. Anyway, you’ll need to read through the licensing terms and then click Accept and download to proceed with the download. The file is pretty small and should download in seconds.
Step 2: Run the installer
After you download the file, head over to where you saved it. That can be in your download folder or desktop. Next, double click it. You’ll get a prompt from the Windows 10 UAC, and you’ll need to press Yes to allow the system to the installer to make changes to your system. The installer will then download Edge from the internet. Give it a few minutes to download, and install it to your system.
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Step 3: Set up your browser and enjoy
After the installer is complete, you’ll notice that the new Microsoft Edge will automatically launch. If you’ve been using the old version of Edge, you’ll also see that it’s now gone from your Windows 10 PC. New Edge replaces and “hides” the old Edge, but you can still bring back old Edge with a few steps if needed. We previously talked about that here.
And, that’s it! In just three simple steps, you’re now up and running with Microsoft’s newest web browser. There’s plenty that you can enjoy in the new browser. Chrome extensions, tracking prevention and more. Compared to Old Edge, you’ll also get more security updates and new features, as Microsoft has now committed new Edge to a six-week update cycle. Are you enjoying the new Edge? Let us know in the comments below.