Chromium-based Microsoft Edge: how to download the browser | Browsers

The new Microsoft Edge Chromium has been officially launched and is now available for download for Windows and macOS. The new version is not automatically updated by the Microsoft system. Therefore, users need to perform the update manually through the installer available through the official browser page. The software is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1. Installing on Windows 10, however, will automatically replace the original version of Edge for Chromium editing.

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From now on, Edge will use the same technology used by Google in Chrome, allowing, among other things, access to Chrome Web Store extensions. In addition, Microsoft claims that the browser has significant security and performance improvements. In the following tutorial, check out how to install the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge.

Tutorial shows how to install the new Chromium version of Microsoft Edge for Windows Photo: Marvin Costa / dnetcTutorial shows how to install the new Chromium version of Microsoft Edge for Windows Photo: Marvin Costa / dnetc

Tutorial shows how to install the new Chromium version of Microsoft Edge for Windows Photo: Marvin Costa / dnetc

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Step 1. Access the browser download page (https://support.microsoft/en-us/help/4501095/download-the-new-microsoft-edge-based-on-chromium) and click on the " Download the new Microsoft Edge now ";

When to view the download page for the new Microsoft Edge Photo: Reproduo / Marvin CostaWhen to view the download page for the new Microsoft Edge Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

When to view the download page for the new Microsoft Edge Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

Step 2. Click the "Download" button to download the installer file to your computer;

When to start downloading the new version of Microsoft Edge for Windows Photo: Reproduo / Marvin CostaWhen to start downloading the new version of Microsoft Edge for Windows Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

When to start downloading the new version of Microsoft Edge for Windows Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

Step 3. Open the downloads folder on your computer or click on the file description at the bottom of the screen to start the installer;

When to start the installer for the new Microsoft Edge on Windows Photo: Reproduo / Marvin CostaWhen to start the installer for the new Microsoft Edge on Windows Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

When to start the installer for the new Microsoft Edge on Windows Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

Step 4. To start the installation, click on the "Yes" button and wait for the next step;

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When to start installing the new Microsoft Edge on a Windows PC Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Step 5. Click on "Sign in to synchronize data" to enable sharing of information between devices;

When configuring Microsoft Edge data synchronization with other devices Photo: Reproduction / Marvin CostaWhen configuring Microsoft Edge data synchronization with other devices Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

When configuring Microsoft Edge data synchronization with other devices Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Step 6. Click on your Microsoft account integrated into the computer to proceed or use another account. In this case, it will be necessary to perform the login process;

When informing a Microsoft account to link Microsoft Edge data on different devices Photo: Reproduo / Marvin CostaWhen informing a Microsoft account to link Microsoft Edge data on different devices Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

When informing a Microsoft account to link Microsoft Edge data on different devices Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

Step 7. Confirm data synchronization by keeping the "Yes" option selected. Then click on "Next";

When confirming Microsoft Edge data sync on other devices Photo: Reproduction / Marvin CostaWhen confirming Microsoft Edge data sync on other devices Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

When confirming Microsoft Edge data sync on other devices Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Step 8. Choose whether to share your browsing history with Microsoft. Finally, click on "Confirm" to finish the installation.

Action to allow or not Microsoft to access its Microsoft Edge browsing history Photo: Reproduction / Marvin CostaAction to allow or not Microsoft to access its Microsoft Edge browsing history Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

Action to allow or not Microsoft to access its Microsoft Edge browsing history Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa

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