Microsoft Edge Replaces Internet Explorer in Windows 10

by Ryan Johnson, IT training coordinator

graphic logo of "e" with words Microsoft Edge

Internet Explorer is no longer the default browser on PCs running Microsoft Windows 10. In its place is a modern browser named Edge.

Microsoft’s Edge browser is more standards-compliant and performs better. It also no longer supports ActiveX controls, so all those old Internet Explorer toolbars and browser plug-ins will no longer function.

Some new features of Edge include:

  1. Ability to pin web pages to the Start Menu.
  2. Built-in E-Reader.
  3. “Set tabs aside” feature allows you to set web pages aside to be accessed at a later time.
  4. Tab Previews.
  5. Set multiple homepages.

If you’ve been using Internet Explorer, this is the browser you’ll be using instead. Internet Explorer 11 is still available on Windows 10 if you need it.