Windows 10: Cannot pin to start with new Microsoft edge upgraded browser

Unable to pin to start on windows 10 since Microsoft edge browser was upgraded

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Microsoft is developing a built-in ad blocker for its Edge browser

"One of the first browser add-ons many people install to improve their online experience is Adblock Plus or something similar. Until recently, Microsoft Edge's lack of support for add-ons put off a lot of would-be users, but reports from Build 2016 suggest that native ad blocking is on its way to the Internet Explorer successor.

Adblock Plus is coming to Edge, but built-in ad blocking would negate the need for such an add-on. A slide shown off and snapped at a Build presentation shows that the next version of Edge, in response to user feedback, will feature ad blocking capabilities. There's no word on delivery timescale, but the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update would seem a likely candidate.

ZDNet's Ed Bott photographed the slide which shows Microsoft's development roadmap built around feedback from testers. Right at the top of the list is reference to plans to create a plugin and extension store for Edge, but it's entry number four that's more intriguing.

"Build ad blocking features into the browser" is listed as a Feature Request from users. But the good news is that it is not only listed as being "Deliverable 4682811", but as "Targeted for the next version".

This will no doubt come as good news for those who have fallen in love with Edge, but it's not something that will be welcomed by the likes of Adblock Plus. It does seem that, particularly in the mobile arena, there is a move to baking ad blocking into the browser so it makes sense that Microsoft is following the trend. But it is the fact that Edge straddles Windows 10 on the desktop and Windows 10 Mobile that makes this a particularly interesting move.

Keep an eye out for Insider builds in the coming weeks as the feature may be just around the corner."

Forget extensions, built-in ad blocking is coming to Microsoft Edge - [UPDATE... no it's not!]

 

Microsoft Edge, Cortana, Start Window, Microsoft Store and Notifications not working!

Hi Lewis,



Thanks for updating us with the status of the issue. We apologize for the delay in response.



Please reply to the following questions for understanding the issue better:

• When you say “it’s taken Microsoft Edge”, are you not able to see the browser on your desktop?
• Did you check if the “other program” files are still located in the PC?

The Edge browser may not be located on the taskbar or on the Start menu after performing an
In-place upgrade on the computer.



I suggest you to check if the Edge browser is located in
All apps by following the steps below:

• Press Windows logo key on the keyboard to bring up the
  Start menu.
• Click on All apps located at the bottom left side panel of the
  Start menu.
• Scroll the window down to M alphabet and check if
  Microsoft Edge is present.
• If yes, right click on the app and select Pin to Start or hover the mouse pointer over at
  More and select Pin to taskbar.
• Next time, press Windows logo key on the keyboard and check if the
  Microsoft Edge tile is pinned to the Start menu or in the taskbar as performed.

Write to us with the answers to the above questions and the status of the issue for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



Thank you.

 

Can't find Microsoft Edge in my apps

• Open Start menu, type Microsoft EDGE in the search bar.
• Right click on Microsoft EDGE from the search results and click on Pin to start and Pin to taskbar. (If it is already pin to start and taskbar, no need to perform this step)
• Now you will be able to open the EDGE browser form the Start menu by clicking on Windows start button and click on Microsoft EDGE from the Start menu.
• You will be able to access the EDGE from the Taskbar also by clicking on the EDEG icon on the taskbar.

- from someone at Microsoft