How to Install Microsoft Edge

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This wikiHow will show you how to install the new Microsoft Edge based on the Chromium browser. Microsoft moved from its proprietary EdgeHTML engine to Google's open-source Chromium engine in order to provide the best experience for both home and professional users as well as to ensure compatibility with other platforms such as macOS and Linux.

Quick Steps

  1. Open the Microsoft Store and search for "Edge."
  2. Click Install next to Microsoft Edge.
  3. Enter your administrator username and password if prompted.
  4. Allow the installation to complete before opening Edge to complete setup.
Method 1
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On PC

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  1. 1
    Open the Microsoft Store
    Microsoft Store
    .     This icon has a shopping bag with the Microsoft logo on it.
  2. 2
    Type Edge into the search bar. Microsoft Edge should be the top result.
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  3. 3
    Select "Install". This will download Microsoft Edge to your computer.
  4. 4
    Enter your administrator username and password. If User Account Control is enabled, you may be prompted to accept the prompt. Enter your username and password if prompted and click on Yes .
  5. 5
    Let the download proceed. It should take only a few minutes to download the new browser to your PC.
  6. 6
    Close Microsoft Edge when prompted. Note that once the installation is done, all of your browsing data will remain intact.
  7. 7
    Complete the initial setup. After the installation is complete, you will be asked to sign in with a Microsoft account (if you have not already), enable sync, set your browser as default, and choose a home/new tab page layout. You may also be prompted to reenable extensions.
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On Android

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  1. 1
    Open the Google Play Store
    Android Google Play
    .     This icon has a picture of a multi-colored triangle.
  2. 2
    Type Edge into the search bar. Microsoft Edge should be the top result.
  3. 3
    Select "Install". This will download Microsoft Edge to your Android device.
  4. 4
    Complete the initial setup. After the installation is complete, you will be asked to sign in with a Microsoft account (if you have not already), enable sync, set your browser as default, and choose a home/new tab page layout.
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Method 3
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On iOS

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  1. 1
    Open the App Store
    iPhone App Store Icon
    .     This icon has a picture of a multi-colored triangle.
  2. 2
    Type Edge into the search bar. Microsoft Edge should be the top result.
  3. 3
    Select "Install". This will download Microsoft Edge to your iOS device.
  4. 4
    Complete the initial setup. After the installation is complete, you will be asked to sign in with a Microsoft account (if you have not already), enable sync, set your browser as default, and choose a home/new tab page layout.
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On Other Devices

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  1. Go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge . This is the official website for the new Microsoft Edge.
  2. Accept the terms of use.
  3. This will download the installer to your PC or Mac.
  4. This will start the installation process.
  5. If User Account Control is enabled, or if you are installing on a Mac computer, you may be prompted to accept the prompt. Enter your username and password if prompted and click on OK or Yes .
  6. It should take only a few minutes to download the new browser to your device.
  7. If you are installing on a PC or Mac, you need to close Edge before you can proceed. Note that once the installation is done, all of your browsing data will remain intact.
  8. After the installation is complete, you will be asked to sign in with a Microsoft account (if you have not already), enable sync, set your browser as default, and choose a home/new tab page layout. You may also be prompted to reenable extensions.
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    How do I uninstall Microsoft Edge?
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    Locate Microsoft Edge, then right-click and click "Uninstall". On a Mac, you can move the app to the Trash to uninstall it.
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    What is the cost to install the new Microsoft Edge Browser?
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    The new Microsoft Edge browser is free; in fact, it uses the same browser engine as Google Chrome.
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    How can I reinstall Edge?
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    You can reinstall Edge by going to the Edge website and downloading the Edge installer. Make sure to close out all Edge windows when running the Edge installer.
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