Microsoft to Remove Edge Legacy from Windows 10 on April 13

Feb. 6, 2021

With the cumulative update, which Microsoft calls ‘Windows 10 Update Tuesday (or “B”) release,’Microsoft will remove Edge legacy and replace it with the new Chromium Edge. If you’re already running the 20H2 update, the company will not reinstall the browser. Instead, the update will simply remove Edge legacy from your machine.

If you have already moved from Edge legacy, you don’t have to worry about this update. For what it’s worth, you can install the update once available to remove the outdated browser from your system. The following are the Windows 10 versions eligible to receive the update, as outlined by Microsoft:

On the other hand, if you’re someone who’s still using Edge legacy, now would be a great time totry out the new Chromium-based Edge. Ever since its inception, Microsoft has been striving to bring all the much-loved features of Edge legacy to the new browser. Microsoft has also brought a few exciting additions to the browserincluding Collections– a neat way to save webpages –vertical tabs, and more. If you’re looking for a browser recommendation, feel free to check out our list of thebest Windows 10 browsers.

Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.