Microsoft Edge to replace Microsoft Edge Legacy with the April Windows 10 Update

Originally posted by Microsoft Apr 13, 2021 Microsoft 365 suite 0 Comments

As announced in MC237900 (February 2021), we are replacing the out-of-support Microsoft Edge Legacy application with the new Microsoft Edge as part of the April Windows 10 cumulative monthly security update, also known as the Update Tuesday (or “B”) release.

• Support for the Microsoft Edge Legacy desktop application ended on March 9, 2021.
• When you apply this update to your devices, the new Microsoft Edge will be installed and the out-of-support Microsoft Edge Legacy will be removed.
  • Please review which Windows 10 versions are affected.
• To avoid disruption to your kiosk scenarios, you will need to set up kiosk mode in the new Microsoft Edge.

When this will happen

The April Windows 10 Update Tuesday release will be available starting April 13, 2021.

How this will affect your organization

When you apply this update, the out-of-support Microsoft Edge Legacy desktop application will be removed, and the new Microsoft Edge will be installed.

If you do not set up kiosk mode in the new Microsoft Edge prior to applying the April Windows 10 Update Tuesday release, you will experience a disruption in your kiosk scenarios because Microsoft Edge Legacy and its kiosk mode will no longer be available.

What you need to do to prepare

If you already have the new Microsoft Edge on your device(s), and have set up any needed kiosk scenarios, no action is needed.

• Transition to the supported, new Microsoft Edge browser before deploying the Windows 10 update or use the update to transition.
• To avoid disruption to your kiosk scenarios, you must set up kiosk mode in the new Microsoft Edge.

Learn more

Additional information:

• Learn more about Microsoft Edge for your business and check out our YouTube channel.
• New Microsoft Edge to replace Microsoft Edge Legacy with April’s Windows 10 Update Tuesday release
• Windows 10 release notes

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