Windows 10: How to download new Microsoft Edge on Windows 10

Microsoft’s rebuilt Edge browser is finally here with a modern design, support for Google Chrome extensions, and more. In this guide, we’ll help you download and install the new Chromium Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and Windows 7.

Back in December 2019, Microsoft said they’re adopting Chromium in its Edge browser, effectively killing its rendering engine ‘EdgeHTML’ in favour of ‘Blink’ rendering engine, the same web engine that powers Google Chrome and Opera.

Today, the company has released the stable build of Microsoft Edge which is be based on the open-source platform. With Chromium Edge, Microsoft aims to contribute more to Chromium, which will improve the other browsers as well, most notably Google Chrome.

According to Microsoft’s rollout plans for Edge, the browser may not automatically show up on your PC before the spring. If you can’t wait that long, you can manually download and install new Microsoft Edge.

How to download Microsoft Chromium Edge

1. Go to Microsoft Edge website.
2. On the page, you’ll find a giant ‘Download now’ button. You have to click on the downward-facing arrow.
3. Select the appropriate option (Windows 10, Windows 7, or macOS).
4. Click the “Download” button and agree to terms & conditions.
5. Run the installer and browser will begin downloading.
6. When the Edge browser finishes downloading, the taskbar may blink and Microsoft Edge icon will change to the new one.

The installer will automatically replace the classic Microsoft Edge shortcuts with the new one. Microsoft Edge should automatically launch after the program finishes downloading, but you can also launch the browser from the desktop, taskbar or Start menu.

If you have installed the browser for the first time on your PC, you will be prompted to migrate the data and customize Edge to your liking. Your classic Edge settings, history, favourites and other basic data will migrate automatically. If you use Chrome, you will be prompted to import data from Chrome.



You will also need to choose the layout for the New Tab Page (NTP). Microsoft Edge will ask you whether you want focused (clean) layout, inspiration or informational layout.

While the first option gives you a clean tab page, the last two option are the news-focused interface with minor changes to the overall layout. After selecting a particular layout, you can also disable some of the elements like news feed from the settings cog icon on the homepage.

After configuring the layout, you’ll be prompted to sync your passwords and you can now use Edge to browse the web.

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How can I set EDGE to by default download to D:\Downloads


Hi:

I do not use Edge, but here is one suggested method (it dates from Aug 2015, but I presume the steps are still valid):

How to change the default Microsoft Edge download location - gHacks Tech News

EDIT: And here is a tutorial right here in tenforums.com:
Microsoft Edge Downloads Folder - Change in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

HTH,
MM

 

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!]

 

Download Windows 10 TH/RS

@Drone : No link for 17134.5?

The April 2018 Update will be available as a free download beginning Monday, April 30.
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsex...-of-your-time-with-the-new-windows-10-update/

According to this link and whether or not these have been Insider Preview Builds as @FordGT90Concept contends, I found this link: [Changelog] What's New in Windows 10 April 2018 Update (Version 1803) - AskVG

Windows 10 Build 10.0.17134 Changelog:​Build 17134 was the 23rd Insider Preview build of Windows 10 released after Fall Creators Update. It was released on April 16, 2018. This new build arrived via new "RS4" (RedStone4) development branch.

• Bug fixes and general improvements