What’s important to know is that Microsoft Edge on Windows 7 isn’t supposed to replace Internet Explorer – as compared to Windows 10, Windows 7 shipped with Internet Explorer as the default. Shows you how to install the new Microsoft Edge Browser on Windows 7. However, this new Microsoft Edge browser is not available for earlier Windows versions, especially Windows 7, despite the fact that Internet Explorer is still available for Windows 10. Considering the fact that not every Windows user has made the shift to the new Windows 10, this move from Microsoft comes as a surprise. Edge for Windows Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Windows 8.1 This update is not intended to target Enterprise devices. Specifically, this update targets devices that run Windows 7 SP1 or later versions and Windows 8.1 or later versions that are either Home, Professional, Ultimate, Starter, or Core editions.
The migration of Microsoft Edge from EdgeHTML to Chromium allowed Microsoft to make the browser a cross-platform application, so instead of being limited to just Windows 10, it’s also available on other Windows and non-Windows platforms.
So right now, the Chromium-powered Microsoft Edge can be installed on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and macOS, with a Linux version also on its way without a specific ETA.
As far as Windows 7 users are concerned, the browser will be supported until July 2021, so if you’re still running the 2009 operating system, you can continue using Microsoft Edge on your device for one more year.
Microsoft Edge landed on Windows 7 earlier this year as a manual download, with the dedicated installers allowing users to install the browser just like any other application.
More recently, however, Microsoft has also started the automatic rollout of Microsoft Edge to Windows 7 devices via Windows Update. In other words, those running Windows 7 are getting the browser no matter they like it or not, and it’s all thanks to update KB4567409.
But as compared to Windows 10, where the new Edge becomes the default browser on systems running this operating system, the automatic update on Windows 7 comes with a different set of changes.
First and foremost, the update is only aimed at consumer versions of Windows 7.
“This update is not intended to target Enterprise devices. Specifically, this update targets devices that run Windows 7 SP1 or later versions and Windows 8.1 or later versions that are either Home, Professional, Ultimate, Starter, or Core editions. Devices that run these editions on Active Directory or Azure Active Directory domain are also excluded from this automatic update,” Microsoft explains.
Then, once the new browser is installed with this update, its icon is automatically pinned to the taskbar, while a shortcut is added to the desktop. If you previously installed the new Microsoft Edge manually on your Windows 7 device, this update replaces the shortcut, thus pointing to you to this new version.
What’s important to know is that Microsoft Edge on Windows 7 isn’t supposed to replace Internet Explorer – as compared to Windows 10, Windows 7 shipped with Internet Explorer as the default browser, but Microsoft Edge, on the other hand, isn’t supposed to completely replace IE. So Microsoft Edge lands on Windows 7 without this goal in mind, but to allow users to choose what browser they want to stick with going forward.
And this is why Microsoft Edge also isn’t configured as the default browser on the device, so if you’re running Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, no change is going to take place on the computer. This means that while the new Microsoft Edge is installed on the device, you can continue using whatever browser you like just like before.
And of course, if you don’t like Edge, you can just remove the taskbar icon and the desktop shortcut and then forget it exists. Needless to say, you can also uninstall the browser completely and also remove the update if you want to return to the original configuration.
Windows 7 no longer receives updates since January this year when it officially reached the end of support, so it’s now another abandoned platform, with Microsoft recommending everyone to upgrade to Windows 10. In other words, this is pretty much the only update that you’re going to get, as Windows 7 is otherwise an outdated operating system that you should no longer use going forward.
-->This article provides troubleshooting tips and an FAQ for Microsoft Edge version 77 or later.
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This article applies to Microsoft Edge version 77 or later.
Troubleshoot IE mode
Use the information in this section to diagnose and fix IE mode problems.
Internet Explorer mode diagnostic information
You can get Internet Explorer mode diagnostic information on the Microsoft Edge Compatibility tab. To open this tab, go to edge://compat/iediagnostic. This page may show diagnostic messages. This page also provides configuration information for the following categories:
- Registry key check. (Displayed only if the check fails.) Checks to see if Internet Explorer integration is set up correctly in the registry. If not, the user can click Fix it to resolve the problem.
- Internet Explorer mode. Shows the API version that's used, based on the configuration and OS. If there's a problem, the user may be prompted to install a Windows Update.
- Internet Explorer mode setting. Shows whether Internet Explorer mode is enabled, and how it's configured.
- Command line. Shows the command line string and switches used to start Microsoft Edge.
- Group policy settings. Shows whether IE mode is configured using group policies, and the policies that are applied.
Error message: 'To open this page in Internet Explorer mode, reinstall Microsoft Edge with administrator privileges.'
You may see this error if you don't have all required Windows Updates. See the prerequisites listed in About IE mode for the required versions of Windows and Microsoft Edge.
If you've already installed all required Windows Updates, you may see this error if:
- You're using the Canary channel, which is installed at the user level by default.
- You're using the Stable, Beta, or Dev channel, but when prompted for elevation when installing the elevation was canceled. When you cancel the elevation prompt, the installation will continue at the user level.
- Internet Explorer 11 has been disabled in Windows Features.
Possible solutions:
- Run the installer for any channel at the system level:
installer.exe --system-level. - Enable Internet Explorer 11 in Windows Features.
To check if Microsoft Edge is installed at the systems level, type 'edge://version' in the Microsoft Edge address bar. The Executable path will show a path starting with C:Program Files, which indicates a system install. If the Executable path begins with *C:Users*, uninstall and then reinstall Microsoft Edge with administrator privileges.
Error message: 'To open this page in IE mode, try restarting Microsoft Edge.'
You may see this error if there was an unexpected error in Internet Explorer. Restarting Microsoft Edge usually fixes this error.
Error message: 'Turn off remote debugging to open this site in IE mode otherwise it might not work as expected.'
You may see this error if you're remote debugging and navigate to a web page configured to run in IE mode. You can continue, but the page will be rendered using Microsoft Edge.
Error message: 'Error: Could not retrieve EMIE site list.'
You may see this error on the edge://compat/enterprise page indicating that the site list download failed. Starting with Microsoft Edge version 87, when cookies are blocked for third party requests using the BlockThirdPartyCookies policy, HTTP authentication is also disallowed. You can allow cookies for the specific domain hosting your Enterprise Mode Site List using the CookiesAllowedForURLs policy to ensure that site list downloads are successful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will IE mode replace Internet Explorer 11?
We're committed to keeping Internet Explorer a supported, reliable, and safe browser. Internet Explorer is still a component of Windows and follows the support lifecycle of the OS on which it's installed. For details, see Lifecycle FAQ - Internet Explorer. While Microsoft continues to support and update Internet Explorer, the latest features and platform updates will only be available in Microsoft Edge.
Can I use 'Open with Explorer' or 'View in File Explorer' in SharePoint with IE mode?
Yes, if this works in standalone Internet Explorer 11 it will work in IE mode. However, rather than use the Open with Explorer option, the recommended approach to managing files and folders outside of SharePoint is to sync your SharePoint files or move or copy files in SharePoint.
Does IE mode on Microsoft Edge support the nomerge option that was supported in Internet Explorer 11?
There is no explicit command line in Microsoft Edge to mirror the nomerge option, but there are a couple of alternatives that we recommend to provide this functionality.
- Use Profiles in Microsoft Edge - Each profile maps to a different IE session for IE mode pages, so it behaves identically to the nomerge option.
- Use the
--user-data-dir=<path>command line, but with a different path for each session. If needed, you can create a utility for the user to run that both launches Microsoft Edge and changes the path for the session.
If neither of the above options works for your scenario, reach out through one of our feedback channels: Microsoft support or TechCommunity forum.
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Can I save links as webpages in Internet Explorer mode?
Edge Windows 7 Browser
Yes, you can enable the Save Target As option in the context menu for Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge. To do this, configure the group policy 'Allow Save Target As in Internet Explorer mode' located at Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Internet Explorer.The save mechanism works the same as it does in Internet Explorer and if the target is saved as an html file, re-opening the file will render the page in Microsoft Edge.
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Note that this functionality requires the following minimum operating system updates:
- Windows 10, version 2004, Windows Server version 2004, Windows 10, version 20H2 : KB4580364
- Windows 10, version 1903, Windows 10, version 1909, Windows Server version 1903: KB4580386
- Windows 10, version 1809, Windows Server version 1809, Windows Server 2019: KB4580390
- Windows 10, version 1803: KB4586785
- Windows 10, version 1607: KB4586830
- Windows 10, version 1507: KB4586787
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