Microsoft Will Use Windows Update to Install the New Edge on Windows 10

Microsoft is now giving the finishing touches to the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser, and the company published additional information on how it plans to ship it to devices running Windows 10.

The new browser will replace the existing version of Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 as the new default.

Microsoft says the Chromium Edge will be installed on devices running Windows 10 (and replace the current version) via Windows Update on all devices. However, the company will also offer a toolkit to block the installation of the new browser for enterprises; however, the same toolkit can also be used by Windows 10 Home users, Microsoft says.

“The next version of Microsoft Edge features more frequent and more flexible updating capabilities. Because browser releases aren't bound to the Windows major releases, changes will be made to the operating system to ensure that the n...