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Microsoft Edge installation and configuration

Edge replaces Microsoft's legacy browser Internet Explorer 11 (IE 11) and is based on the same Chromium open-source code base as Google Chrome.

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Installation

Edge is the default browser on new Windows versions. However, it is available for other platforms like macOS and Linux, too.

Configuration

Add-Ons

Most Chrome extensions should be installable in Edge, too. Extensions like axe are additionally distributed directly via Microsoft's Edge Add-ons page.

IE 11

The installation and setup instructions for IE 11 are still available here.