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Edge for Windows 7 update doesn’t alter your default browser
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Microsoft Edgefor Windows 7 and 8.1 is now available. It’s about two weeks since Microsoftreleasedthe new Chromium-based browser for the more recent versions of the OS, including, theWindows 10 May 2020 update.
The Redmond-based tech giant acknowledges that Edge may not be the most popular Windows 10 browser right now. So, it has been shipping it without forcing it to users as the default browser.
This policy continues, according to therelease notesfor the Edge update.
So, if you’re a Windows 7 or 8.1 user, you can install Edge without having to replaceChromeor your favorite browser.
The new Microsoft Edge for Windows 7 and 8.1
The new Microsoft Edge for older versions of Windows automatically creates taskbar and desktop shortcuts after installing on your PC. Also, the update doesn’t interfere with Internet Explorer.
In addition, you have to manually make Chromium Edge your default browser since the update doesn’t support automatic transition.
Here are the changes that the Edge update for Windows 7 and 8 brings:
Microsoft is pushing Edge on Windows 8 and 7 PCs via Windows Update. This version became available after Microsoft announced that it had deprecated theold EdgeonWindows 10.
Windows 7 already reachedend of supporton January 14, 2020. As such, the OS is no longer receiving free security updates from Microsoft.
Also, while you may receive security fixes for Edge onWindows 7, the OS itself may expose your entire browsing experience to threats. That’s why Microsoft still recommends that users move toWindows 10.
Are you still using Windows 7, and do you like the new Microsoft Edge for the OS? You can always leave your feedback in the comments section below.
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