Edge Updater
- Enterprise Mode for Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge offers better backward compatibility, enabling customers to run many legacy web applications designed for older versions of Internet Explorer. To help customers who have a business need for using Internet Explorer 11 with Enterprise Mode, Microsoft is committed to supporting Enterprise Mode as a feature of Internet Explorer 11.
- The Software may periodically check for updates, and download and install them for you. You may obtain updates only from Microsoft or authorized sources. Microsoft may need to update your system to provide you with updates. You agree to receive these automatic updates without any additional notice.
- Manually Update Microsoft Edge on Desktop To manually grab updates for the new Microsoft Edge, head click the Options (three dots) button in the upper-right corner. Then go to Help and feedback.
Update
Update policy override
Microsoft Edge Update 1.2.145.5 and later
Description
Specifies how Microsoft Edge Update handles available updates from Microsoft Edge.
If you enable this policy, Microsoft Edge Update handles Microsoft Edge updates according to how you configure the following options:
Always allow updates: Updates are always applied when found, either by periodic update check or by a manual update check.
Automatic silent updates only: Updates are applied only when they're found by the periodic update check.
Manual updates only: Updates are applied only when the user runs a manual update check. (Not all apps provide an interface for this option.)
Updates disabled: Updates are never applied.
If you select manual updates, make sure you periodically check for updates by using the app's manual update mechanism, if available. If you disable updates, periodically check for updates, and distribute them to users.
If you don't enable and configure this policy, Microsoft Edge Update handles available updates as specified by the 'Update policy override default' policy.
Windows information and settings
Group Policy (ADMX) info
GP unique name: Update
GP name: Update policy override
GP path:
Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge
Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Beta
Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Canary
Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge Update/Applications/Microsoft Edge Dev
GP ADMX file name: edgeupdate.admx
Windows Registry Settings
Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftEdgeUpdate
Value Name:
(Stable): Update{56EB18F8-B008-4CBD-B6D2-8C97FE7E9062}
(Beta): Update{2CD8A007-E189-409D-A2C8-9AF4EF3C72AA}
(Canary): Update{65C35B14-6C1D-4122-AC46-7148CC9D6497}
(Dev): Update{0D50BFEC-CD6A-4F9A-964C-C7416E3ACB10}
Value Type: REG_DWORD
Example value:
Copy
0x00000001
The latest Edge updates often contain feature additions, bugs fixes, and performance enhancements. I'm sure you'll be eager to try them as much as we are. That said, the browser's security is a. Edge should automatically start downloading the latest version if it is available. If there is an error, click Open Microsoft AutoUpdate. If you prefer to use AutoUpdate, launch it then check. The AutoUpdate software will list available updates for your applications. If Edge is listed, click Update. Wait while the update is downloaded.

By default, Microsoft Edge automatically updates when you restart your browser. However, there are two situations where you may need to manually download an update:
Metered connections, whether cellular, wi-fi or Ethernet, have data limits associated with them. Because an update may involve a large data transfer, we let you decide when to update. For more information about metered settings in Windows 10, go to Metered connections in Windows 10.
If you recently purchased your device in China and it has cellular capabilities, your updates may be turned off by default.
If either of the categories above apply to you, use the following procedures to update your browser:
Update once
In the browser, go to Settings and more > Help and feedback > About Microsoft Edge (edge://settings/help).
If the About page shows Microsoft Edge is up to date., you don't need to do anything.
If the About page shows An update is available. Select Download and install to proceed. Network charges may apply., select Download and install. Microsoft Edge will download the update an apply it the next time you restart Microsoft Edge. Note that if you're on cellular network, downloading the update may incur charges.
If the About page shows To finish updating, restart Microsoft Edge., select Restart. The update is already downloaded and all you need to do is restart the browser for it to be applied.
Always stay up to date
We recommend that you always stay up to date to keep your browser secure and working properly.
In the browser, go to Settings and more > About Microsoft Edge (edge://settings/help). Depending on where you purchased your device, you may see one or both of following toggles:

Download and install updates automatically
Download updates over metered connections.
Turn on any available toggles to always allow automatic downloads of updates. Note that turning on Download updates over metered connections might incur charges if you're connected to a cellular network.

How To Update Microsoft Edge On A PC Or Mac Computer
FAQ

Why are my toggles dimmed or missing?
Update To Microsoft Edge
If your organization manages your Microsoft Edge settings, the toggles may be unavailable to you. To make sure you're browser is up to date, contact your organization's IT administrator.
I'm seeing an update error on edge://settings/help.
For help resolving update errors, go to Troubleshooting tips for installing and updating Microsoft Edge.
