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Update to the new Microsoft Edge

Experience the web in a whole new way by switching from Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge Legacy to the Microsoft Edge browser.

Move to Microsoft Edge

For improved speed and security, move to Microsoft Edge now. Check if you have Microsoft Edge on your device by looking for the icon on the taskbar or searching for it in the apps list. If you don't have it on your device, go to Download and install Microsoft Edge.

To get up and running quickly and seamlessly with Microsoft Edge, import your browser data from Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge Legacy. For more information on importing browser data, see Import favorites in Microsoft Edge or watch the Microsoft Edge import browser data tutorial.

Why update to Microsoft Edge?

Microsoft Edge is based on Chromium and offers a faster, more secure, and more modern browsing experience than Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge Legacy. For more information, see Microsoft Edge for work features.

Additionally, Microsoft Edge will soon be the only Microsoft browser to power Microsoft 365 web apps and services. Support for Microsoft Edge Legacy ended on March 9. 2021. If you try to access Microsoft web apps and services from Internet Explorer after August 17, 2021, you may experience slow performance or be unable to connect at all.

Faster Performance

Microsoft Edge uses Chromium to deliver world-class online compatibility and performance. Microsoft Edge is also the best-performing browser on Windows 10, featuring startup boost and sleeping tabs.

Startup boost makes Microsoft Edge start faster by running a set of core Microsoft Edge processes in the background, eliminating the need to add additional resources when the Microsoft Edge browser window is open.

Sleeping tabs improves Microsoft Edge performance when using multiple browser tabs simultaneously. It helps optimize Microsoft Edge browser performance by freeing up system resources for unused tabs that are currently in use.

Improved Security

Microsoft Edge is more secure than Google Chrome for businesses on Windows 10. For more information, see Microsoft Edge Security for Business.

Microsoft Edge includes Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, which helps identify suspicious sites that may host phishing or malware attacks. SmartScreen also checks your downloads to help you identify potential risks. For more information about security in Microsoft Edge, see How does SmartScreen help protect me in Microsoft Edge?

Increased Privacy

Tracking Prevention

Microsoft Edge gives you more control over how your data is tracked while you browse the web. It offers three levels of tracking prevention: Basic, Balanced, and Strict. You can choose the option that best suits your desired balance of personalization and privacy. For more information about tracking prevention, see Learn about tracking prevention in Microsoft Edge.

InPrivate Browsing

Microsoft Edge offers InPrivate Browsing, which allows you to hide your browsing history, site and form data, cookies, and passwords from others using the same device. InPrivate Browsing includes InPrivate Search on Microsoft Bing, so any searches on Bing won't be associated with you or affect Bing search suggestions. For more information about InPrivate Browsing, see Browsing InPrivate in Microsoft Edge.

Smarter Browsing

Microsoft Edge has built-in learning and accessibility tools to enhance your browsing experience, making it easier to find the information you need and connect in the way that works best for you.

Microsoft Edge integrates Immersive Reader with certain websites, so you can hear web content you read or view articles without distracting ads. For more information about how to use Immersive Reader, see Use Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge.

You can use Collections to organize content on the web around specific topics. Collections are useful whether you're organizing research, planning a trip, comparison shopping, or want to start browsing later. For more information about using Collections, see Organize your ideas with Collections in Microsoft Edge.

Sync across all your devices

With Microsoft Edge, you can sync your favorites, passwords, and other information across multiple devices. Simply sign in to Microsoft Edge with the same Microsoft account on each device.

For more information about syncing across multiple devices, see Sign in to sync Microsoft Edge across devices.

Customize your browser

You can customize the look, feel, and behavior of Microsoft Edge in many ways. You can change the browser's appearance (theme, toolbar, display font), set the appearance of the new tab page, and choose startup behavior. To access these settings, do the following:

In the top corner of the browser, select Settings > More > Settings.

Under Settings, do any of the following:

To change the appearance, select Appearance and make changes to the default theme, zoom, toolbar, and fonts.

To change the startup behavior, select Start, Home, and New tab pages, and then choose what you want Microsoft Edge to display when it starts.

Customize the appearance of new tabs:

Select Start, Home, and New tab pages, then go to the New Tab page section.

Select Customize, then select your preferred options in the window.

You can also personalize the new tab page in Microsoft Edge.

Above the address bar, select the + button to open a new tab.

In the top corner of the new tab page, select Page settings.

Choose a page layout, background image, quick links, and more.

Scroll down to Quick links and Show source, then select your interests.

Make Microsoft Edge your default browser

If you've downloaded Microsoft Edge but it's not your default browser, you can easily make it your default browser for Windows 10 or macOS.

Windows 11

Open Microsoft Edge and select Settings in the top-right corner.

Select Settings.

Select Default browser from the left menu.

Select Set as default.

Windows 10

Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Web browser > Default apps.

Select the icon for your current default browser, then select Microsoft Edge from the list.

macOS

Go to the Apple menu > Desktop & Dock.

Under Default web browser > Widgets, select Microsoft Edge from the list.

Download and install the new Microsoft Edge

Make sure you have administrator privileges on your device and do the following:

Go to the Microsoft Edge webpage to download and install Microsoft Edge on your Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android device.

When prompted, Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? Select Yes.

What if I don't have administrator privileges on my device?

To fully upgrade to the new Microsoft Edge, you must be logged in to your device with an administrator account. If you don't have this level of access, contact your IT administrator to request access, or have someone with an administrator account on the device complete the upgrade.

AI Agents Drive a Global Wave of Innovation: Microsoft Joins Forces with Frontier Partners to Usher in a New Future for Consumer Electronics

Focusing on Real-World Applications of AI Agents to Unlock Industry Opportunities through Cutting-Edge Solutions

January 5, 2026 — Las Vegas, USA — During CES 2026 (the International Consumer Electronics Show), Microsoft Greater China hosted an exclusive event for companies expanding globally, themed "Mastering the Frontier, Winning Together Globally." Focusing on the innovative power of Chinese enterprises, the event invited participating Chinese clients to share their outstanding achievements in product innovation and technology application, establishing a platform designed to facilitate business expansion and industry exchange.

Addressing the core needs of today's consumer electronics enterprises—specifically their accelerated global expansion, pursuit of technological breakthroughs, and need for localized adaptation—Microsoft aims to collaborate with leading manufacturers and innovative companies. Together, they seek to share insights on how AI technologies can be leveraged to enhance market operational efficiency, user experience, and product competitiveness.

Connie Kang, General Manager of Strategic Operations for Microsoft Azure in Asia, stated: "We are currently navigating a critical period of transformation. 'Born Global' innovation has become an imperative for enterprises seeking rapid growth; an increasing number of companies are establishing a global footprint from their very inception to meet the diverse demands of the global market. Microsoft is committed to translating its most advanced technologies and extensive global operational expertise into stable, reliable solutions and services to support all our clients and partners. Through open, secure, and trusted full-stack AI solutions, we empower enterprises to seize technological opportunities amidst complex and ever-changing environments, working together to deliver tangible results for the global market."

AI agents are integrated into business scenarios, and enterprises face new challenges in innovation. As the world's largest and most influential annual consumer technology event, CES 2026 brought together more than 4,000 exhibitors, from tech giants to innovative companies, to showcase the next generation of technological achievements. Among them, the proportion of Chinese companies participating in the exhibition has continued to increase, now exceeding 30%, and the categories of exhibits have almost been fully covered. They have also made outstanding achievements in key areas such as smart homes and smart living, which continues to highlight the important position of Chinese companies in the global innovation landscape. In 2025, AI agents will usher in a wave of large-scale implementation. IDC research shows that 30% of Chinese companies have already made significant investments in AI agents to promote the application of integrated agent capabilities, and another 55% of companies have begun to understand and pilot the deployment of related products. [3] Although the application process is still in the stage of catching up with the world, with the improvement of technological maturity, continuous cost optimization and increased industry acceptance, it has now been implemented on a large scale in fields with high process standardization such as finance, manufacturing and retail. As AI technology accelerates its application in industries, the challenges faced by enterprises in the innovation process have also changed. Beyond the inherent complexities of global operations, companies need to consider how to truly embed AI capabilities into their product systems, manufacturing processes, and service models.

As AI technology accelerates its industrial application, the challenges companies face in innovation have also changed. In addition to the inherent complexities of global operations, companies need to consider how to truly embed AI capabilities into their product systems, manufacturing processes, and service models. This not only involves technical challenges such as multimodal interaction and cross-system collaboration, but also places higher demands on companies in terms of system stability, data security, and business process reengineering. How to achieve technology integration and large-scale deployment while ensuring security and compliance has become a core issue for companies moving towards the next stage.

During this special event, Microsoft—together with companies such as Lenovo, Aid Future, TCL, and PETKIT—engaged in in-depth discussions regarding collaborative innovation in the application of artificial intelligence across the consumer electronics, automotive, and smart manufacturing sectors. They explored practical pathways for AI Agents in areas such as global supply chain collaboration and predictive optimization, cross-regional business and technical support, localized product delivery, and end-to-end workflow automation spanning production, sales, and other operational environments, thereby providing attendees with cutting-edge industry insights.

Amidst the wave of next-generation AI accelerating global technological innovation, Microsoft is leveraging its intelligent cloud and advanced AI technologies—combined with full-stack cloud services and rigorous data privacy and security standards—to build a sustainable foundation for AI innovation for enterprises. Through a global infrastructure spanning over 190 countries and regions, localized service teams, and a mature ecosystem of partners, Microsoft not only empowers enterprises to efficiently integrate advanced technologies into their products and business processes but also assists them in achieving stable and differentiated implementations across diverse markets, thereby continuously enhancing their global competitiveness.

**Microsoft Joins Forces with Frontier Enterprises to Explore New Opportunities in Global Markets**

Microsoft’s frontier partners are actively exploring the practical application of AI and agent technologies; drawing upon their own industry expertise and innovative capabilities, they are fully realizing the value of Microsoft’s AI products and platforms. At this event, Microsoft Greater China presented "Innovation Awards" to these practitioners who have achieved significant results in real-world business scenarios, encouraging them to continue innovating and exploring within the AI domain and to join hands with Microsoft in driving the long-term advancement of AI technology. This year, a total of 13 companies received this award: Anker Innovations, Coolita (Coolpad), Doushen Education, Govee (Zhiyan Technology), Hisense, Lenovo, Netvue, OPPO, PETKIT, TCL, Transsion, Aid Future, and vivo.

Leveraging Microsoft’s technology, these frontier partners have created a series of exemplary smart innovations within traditional sectors such as manufacturing and education:

Soundcore—the audio brand under Anker Innovations, a global leader in smart hardware technology—unveiled its next-generation voice assistant, along with features and products such as "Portable Recorder," at the event. By empowering audio devices with AI, the brand demonstrated practical use cases for responsible AI implementation. Coolita, a leader in AI operating systems for large screens targeting the global market, is spearheading the large-scale deployment of AI technologies and applications within core home devices. Coolita has integrated Microsoft’s ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition) technology into its large-screen ecosystem, enabling natural voice interaction across 77 languages worldwide. Furthermore, it has developed a comprehensive "Large-Screen AI Agent" that combines AI-powered content search, AI-assisted storybook creation, AI lifestyle assistance, and AI-generated artistic wallpapers, thereby transforming televisions and other large-screen devices into native AI gateways for the home. Concurrently, by leveraging Microsoft’s voice capabilities, Coolita has enabled real-time speech recognition and multi-language subtitle translation for video content, significantly enhancing the accessibility and viewing experience of global media.

Dou Shen Education, a leading enterprise at the intersection of AI and education, is actively exploring how to leverage AI Agent technology to reimagine educational environments. Built upon Microsoft’s AI Foundry Agent framework, Dou Shen has launched the "Xuebanji" (Study Companion) smart terminal. This device offers round-the-clock learning support, featuring adaptive learning capabilities, real-time Q&A assistance, and contextualized tutoring—pioneering a new paradigm that seamlessly integrates educational hardware with intelligent AI Agents.

Lenovo, a world-leading manufacturer of smart devices, places its "Hybrid AI" strategy at the core of its ongoing efforts to drive the intelligent evolution of personal computing and consumer electronics. Lenovo is integrating the Azure cloud platform, Azure AI Foundry, AI Agent architectures, and advanced voice and multimodal AI capabilities—at scale—into devices such as PCs and smartphones, thereby creating a unified, cross-device AI experience. Leveraging a cloud-edge collaborative architecture and Microsoft’s secure, compliant, and globally distributed cloud infrastructure, Lenovo is making AI more natural, reliable, and accessible. This approach fosters a deep convergence between hardware and AI services, setting a new, future-oriented benchmark for innovation within the smart device industry.

Netvue (Tianherong), a pioneer in the global consumer camera market, remains steadfast in its commitment to smart innovation. From pioneering the markets for security cameras and baby monitors to recently launching a suite of world-leading bird-watching devices—including groundbreaking smart bird feeders, birdhouses, and bird baths—Netvue continues to lead industry development in the fields of smart bird-watching and security surveillance. With the support of the Microsoft team—specifically through the fine-tuning of large multimodal vision-language models—Netvue is leveraging advanced visual scene understanding to craft a more intelligent bird-watching experience. By introducing LLM-powered smart bird-watching devices, the company is comprehensively enhancing the enjoyment of bird-watching for users around the globe. Among the new generation of AI smartphones, OPPO has taken the lead in integrating Azure AI Speech technology, enabling rapid transcription of voice recordings and natural-sounding text-to-speech playback. Furthermore, its intelligent models support translation features within OPPO Docs as well as voice translation capabilities within dedicated translation applications, effectively breaking down language barriers.

Petkit, a leader in smart pet devices, is currently leveraging the Microsoft Azure platform to upgrade its infrastructure, aiming to achieve standardized device connectivity, centralized telemetry data aggregation, and global regulatory compliance and security for its worldwide user base. Microsoft’s products and services not only deepen Petkit’s technological capabilities but also provide the essential "Cloud + AI" platform support required to replicate its success across global markets.

As a global leader in smart terminals and home appliances, TCL is reshaping the industry landscape through a "Hardware + AI + Ecosystem" strategy, building a comprehensive, multi-device ecosystem that spans a wide range of products. TCL is not only driving innovative applications of Azure Cloud and AI technologies across manufacturing, supply chains, and user experiences, but has also pioneered the integration of Azure OpenAI, multimodal interaction, Microsoft Copilot®, and AIGC ecosystems into its smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, air conditioners, and other home appliances—thereby enabling seamless cross-device connectivity and immersive user experiences.

Transsion, a leading smartphone brand deeply rooted in emerging markets, is accelerating the development of a smart ecosystem in Africa through a strategy centered on "Mobile Devices + Localized AI Services." Transsion has fully integrated Microsoft’s AI capabilities into its portfolio of TECNO, itel, and Infinix smartphones, delivering significant upgrades in key scenarios such as voice interaction, local language support, multilingual communication, and performance in low-bandwidth network environments. Leveraging Azure Speech for multilingual recognition and synthesis, these devices can now understand and articulate various African languages with greater naturalness. By combining Microsoft Translator with the generative capabilities of Azure OpenAI, cross-language social communication becomes more real-time and fluid. Furthermore, through the lightweight inference optimizations provided by Azure AI Foundry, AI functionalities remain stable and responsive even in environments with limited network connectivity.

Aid Future is a hardware company specializing in smart headphones. It has successfully deployed Azure AI Speech at scale across its headphone product lines, enabling features such as voice recognition, transcription, and meeting summarization. The company plans to further integrate the Azure Voice Real-time API and Azure OpenAI to construct a comprehensive "AI Language Agent" service framework—one that seamlessly combines real-time conversational capabilities with large language model comprehension—thereby continuously enhancing the smart language interaction experience for consumers.

In the era of AI, vivo remains steadfast in its user-centric approach, actively exploring and developing generative voice technologies that leverage the synergy between edge devices and cloud infrastructure. Through collaborative initiatives with Microsoft—leveraging Azure AI Speech—vivo is conducting application validations across key scenarios such as real-time transcription, speech translation, personalized voice synthesis, and multimodal interaction. Concurrently, the company is continuously advancing the intelligent upgrades and low-latency experience optimizations of its OriginOS. By seamlessly integrating AI into core scenarios—including imaging, communication, and mobility—vivo is crafting cross-device connections and services that are more natural, reliable, and secure for its users.

As the consumer electronics industry accelerates its convergence toward greater intelligence, digitalization, and globalization, Chinese enterprises are actively participating in—and leading—this wave of industrial transformation through both innovative inspiration and large-scale practical application. Microsoft is dedicated to providing advanced cloud and AI technologies to empower enterprises to steadily advance their digital-intelligent transformation and global strategic expansion. By building open, trusted, and secure enterprise-grade platforms—supported by a global infrastructure and localized support ecosystem—Microsoft aims to partner with enterprises in translating cutting-edge technologies into tangible product competitiveness and sustainable long-term growth drivers. Moving forward, Microsoft will continue to join forces with an expanding network of partners to drive AI toward application scenarios of even greater value and impact, bringing a ceaseless stream of innovation to the global stage.