How to manually update the new Microsoft Edge

A new version of the Edge browser with Chromium integration is now available. Microsoft is introducing it to Windows 10 users through Windows Update, but anyone can download and install Edge now. The browser is truly cross-platform, available for Windows 10, 8, 7, macOS and mobile. Linux version will be released later this year.

Also, since the new Edge is no longer part of Windows 10, Microsoft can automatically update new browsers more often. However, sometimes you want to check for manual updates to make sure you're running the latest version.

Manually update Microsoft Edge on the desktop

To manually retrieve updates for the new Microsoft Edge, click the Options button (three dots) in the upper right corner. Then go to Help and feedback> About Microsoft Edge .

If an update is available, it will start downloading automatically. You will then need to restart your browser to complete the update process.

Note : If automatic updates are available, you will see a small green or orange arrow notification on the Options button . In that case, all you need to do is restart your browser to get the latest updates.

That is all there is to it. If you're a Chrome user, you should have no problem going into the new Microsoft Edge.

While the stable version of Edge will receive new features about every 6 weeks, you can be the first to try them out. Like any browser built with Chromium code, there are the first beta and dev builds through the Microsoft Edge Insider Channels. If you want to test new features coming soon, see how to install Chromium Edge Beta.