Updating Microsoft Edge Legacy to the new Microsoft Edge browser for Windows

Major update: Announcement started

We’re making some changes to the Microsoft Edge Legacy application for Windows 10 devices in education and business that are updated by Windows Update. This change will not impact devices that are updated by Windows Update for Business (WUfB) or Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Key Points: Timing: No sooner than July 30, 2020 beginning with Windows Update-connected education devices. Post to be updated for business timing. Roll-out: Tenant level Action: To block this update, you must download and deploy the Blocker Toolkit before Thursday, July 30, 2020 [How this will affect your organization] This update provides your organization with our latest Microsoft-recommended browser security features. The new Microsoft Edge is a modern browser with more frequent updates—-targeted at every 6 weeks-—to provide the latest protections for your users and data. This update will respect your previously established default browser choice. In addition, we will not uninstall, or change settings for, Internet Explorer 11. [What you need to do to prepare] No immediate action is required unless you would like to block this update. Once delivered, the new Microsoft Edge will update to the most recent version (no additional action required). To block this update, you must download and deploy the Blocker Toolkit before Thursday, July 30, 2020. Microsoft Edge requires steps to configure for K-12 education; review these requirements and how to enable specific features. Additional Information If you’d like help to upgrade all your organization’s devices to the new Microsoft Edge, FastTrack can help with deployment and configuration at no additional charge for customers with eligible Microsoft 365 subscriptions. For help with web app and site compatibility, learn more about the App Assure program. Our blog provides more information about this change and the benefits of the new Microsoft Edge. We always value feedback and questions from our customers. Please feel free to submit via Message Center.