The next version of Microsoft Edge will add a shortcut to the desktop. If the current version of Microsoft Edge is already pinned, it will be replaced. The next version of Microsoft Edge will be pinned to the taskbar. When all the updates are applied AND the Stable channel of the next version of Microsoft Edge is installed at the system-level, the following changes will take effect on the system:Īll start menu pins, tiles, and shortcuts for the current version of Microsoft Edge will migrate to the next version of Microsoft Edge.Īll taskbar pins and shortcuts for the current version of Microsoft Edge will migrate to the next version of Microsoft Edge. These browser releases will be installed alongside existing browsers. Installing Microsoft Edge Beta, Dev, or Canary won’t trigger any changes in Windows. Updates won’t change the user experience until the Stable channel of the next version of Microsoft Edge is installed. Security and compatibility updates will be shipped as needed. As a result, feature updates will be released on a 4-week cycle (approximately). Because browser releases aren't bound to the Windows major releases, changes will be made to the operating system to ensure that the next version of Microsoft Edge fits seamlessly into Windows. The next version of Microsoft Edge features more frequent and more flexible updating capabilities. Microsoft Edge and the Windows release cycle

This article applies to the Microsoft Edge Stable channel.

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