According to the announcement, the cumulative update expected to arrive on April 13, 2021, will remove the legacy version of the browser from Windows 10 and replace it with the new version based on the Chromium project developed by Google. Since this time around, Microsoft will strip out the application completely instead of hiding it. You will no longer be able to run the legacy version alongside the new Chromium version of Edge, nor will you be able to roll back the changes. This new change will affect devices using Windows 10 version 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909, 2004, and 20H2. Microsoft will also be making other changes to your installation, depending on your configuration. For example, if you had the legacy browser as the default and pinned to the taskbar, then the new version will be set as the default browser, and it will replace the pin in the taskbar after applying the April update. If you have another browser as the default, then the settings won’t change. If you have a kiosk machine using Microsoft Edge, you will need to read this page for recommendations on how to proceed with the new version. Microsoft also says that the EdgeHTML rendering engine will continue to be supported, but it is recommended to start developing apps with WebView2. If you want to switch immediately, you can download the latest version of Microsoft Edge from the official site. Once you launch the installer, the setup is straightforward since everything will be installed automatically. Then you will need to answer a few questions to set up the experience and connect your Microsoft account. 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.
