

That installs as a separate version of the browser and lets you test out upcoming new features. Note that since the new Edge is built with the Open Source Chromium project, just like Google Chrome, there are early dev and beta builds.

After installing it, make sure to sign in with the same Microsoft account that you use on your computer to sync favorites, settings, passwords, and other data. The new Microsoft Edge is also available for iOS and Android, too. In addition, it includes an Internet Explorer mode which is aimed at business users. The new version of the Edge browser supports 4K streaming, Dolby audio, and inking in PDF support. If you’re already a Google Chrome user, you’ll find that Edge is easy to dive into and start using. Now you can start browsing in the new Microsoft Edge browser. When you’re finished click the Confirm button. If you don’t want to share your browsing and search history flip the switch to No. Microsoft boasts the privacy aspect of the new browser, but like Google, it makes money from advertising.īut here it does give you the choice to opt-out. On the final screen, you can choose to keep or disable Microsoft’s personalized ads, search, news, and other items. Here you can also sign out of your Microsoft account. To choose which data to sync click the Customize sync settings link and choose which items you do or don’t want.

If you don’t want to sync browser data between just toggle the switch to No. If you click Next here it will sync favorites, saved passwords, settings, addresses and more. Then configure how you want your data to sync to other devices you’re signed into with your Microsoft account. Note that you can change the layout later in settings. There are three different layouts including Inspirational, Informational, and Focused. Then you can choose the browser and type of data you want to import into the new Edge. If you want additional options, click the More import options link. Or, if you want to start with a clean slate, click the Continue without importing button. Here you can choose to import data from Google Chrome. Once you run the installer you will be greeted with the welcome screen. Note that the links for the mobile versions will kick you over to the respective app store. Then click the Download button for Windows 10 or click the dropdown to choose the OS you want to install it on.

To get started head to the Microsoft Edge download page. However, there are a few advanced features you might want to note when installing it on your system. Installing the browser is a straightforward process. But anyone can download and install it now. The new Edge is going out to Windows 10 users automatically in a staggered rollout via Windows Update.
