However, if for some reason, you prefer to continue using the old version, Microsoft has published a documentation page explaining that after the installation of the Chromium version of Edge, the legacy version will be hidden from the user rather than removed. This means that you can get the Group Policy Editor to re-enable the browser to run it alongside the Chromium version of Edge. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to enable the legacy version of Microsoft Edge when the new Chromium version installs automatically through Windows Update.
How to enable legacy version of Microsoft Edge
To enable the legacy version of Microsoft Edge when the new Chromium version installs automatically, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, you’ll be able to run the older version and the new version based on the Chromium engine side by side. Although Microsoft recommends to change this settings before the rollout of Chromium Edge, at the time of this writing, the “Microsoft Edge Update” settings may or may not be available in the Group Policy Editor. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
