How to Get the Latest Microsoft Edge Update in Windows 11

Check for Edge Updates Inside the Browser

The quickest way to update is from inside Edge. The browser has an About page that checks for updates the moment you open it, so you don’t need to visit any website. This method works the same on Home and Pro editions of a currently supported Windows 11 version (25H2 or 26H2).

1. Open Microsoft Edge. Click the blue and green Edge icon on the taskbar🖥️ or Start menu⊞. A browser window opens.
2. Open Settings⚙️. Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the window, then click Settings in the list. A Settings tab opens with a list of categories on the left.

   💡TipType edge://settings/help into the address bar and press Enter to go straight to the settings⚙️ page.
3. Go to the About page. At the bottom of the left-hand list, click About Microsoft Edge. You can reach the same page from the three-dot menu by choosing Help and feedback, then About Microsoft Edge. If the left-hand list is missing, the window is probably too narrow. Click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the top left of the Settings⚙️ page, or make the window wider.
4. Let Edge check for updates🔃. The page checks as soon as it opens. If an update is available, Edge downloads it, and a progress bar or percentage may appear while a large download runs. If you are already current, the page says Microsoft Edge is up to date and shows your version number.
5. Restart Edge to finish. When the download completes, a Restart button appears. Click it. Edge closes and reopens on the new version.

   Warning: Save any work you have open in Edge before you click Restart. Closing and reopening the browser closes all your tabs. Edge usually offers to restore them, but anything you typed into a web form and did not submit can be lost.

That’s it. Edge is now on the latest version, and the About page shows its version number so you can confirm it.

Update Edge Through Windows Update

Windows Update in Settings is a second place to check. Edge normally updates itself with its own updater, so Windows Update is not the main route. Still, it is worth running because it keeps the rest of the system patched and can bring in Edge-related components. Treat it as a backup, not a guarantee that Edge is current.

1. Open Windows Settings⚙️. Press Win+I on your keyboard. Or click the Start button⊞ and then click the gear icon (Settings). The Settings⚙️ app opens.
2. Go to Windows Update🔃. In Settings, click Windows Update🔃. On Windows 10 the entry is called Update & Security. The update status page opens.
3. Turn on early updates (optional). At the top of the page, switch on the Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available toggle. This asks Windows to deliver updates sooner than it normally would. Skip this step if you prefer the standard schedule.
4. Check for updates🔃. Click the Check for updates🔃 button. Windows looks for updates and shows what it finds. If nothing is waiting, it says You’re up to date.
5. Install and restart. If Windows finds updates, it downloads and installs them. Any Edge update found installs along with the others. Some updates need a restart to finish. When that happens, click Restart now, or schedule it for a time that suits you. Save your work first.

That’s it. Windows is now up to date, and any Edge-related update it found is installed. Checking regularly keeps the whole computer safe and running well.

The Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available toggle also affects feature updates. With it on, you are among the first to receive Windows 11 version 26H2, and the option to download and install it appears once your device is eligible. Some of the newest performance and memory improvements need version 26H2 (build 26300.9818 or later), so turn the toggle on and select Check for updates if you want them early.

Version matters for support too. Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro reached end of updates on October 13, 2026, so if your PC is on 24H2, move to 25H2 or 26H2 when Windows Update offers it. To undo the early-updates setting, switch the toggle off again.

If Windows Update offers no updates for other Microsoft products, open Advanced options on the Windows Update page and check whether Receive updates for other Microsoft products is turned on. On a work-managed PC this setting may be locked or missing, because your organization controls it.

Download and Install the Latest Edge Manually

If the automatic methods fail, download the Edge installer directly from Microsoft and run it. Installing over your existing copy brings Edge up to the latest version. Your bookmarks, history and saved passwords stay in place, because they belong to your profile and not to the program files.

1. Go to the Microsoft Edge download page. Open any web browser, type https://www.microsoft.com/edge into the address bar, and press Enter. Use only the official Microsoft page and avoid third-party download sites. The Edge download page opens.
2. Find the download button. Look for a button that says Download Edge or Download now. Make sure the version matches your Windows computer. On Windows 11 the page normally picks the right one for you.
3. Run the installer. When the download finishes, open your Downloads folder and double-click the file. Windows may show a User Account Control prompt asking for permission. Click Yes or Allow.

   • Admin privilege required: You may need administrator rights to run the installer. On a standard account, Windows asks for an administrator password.
4. Follow the instructions. The installer shows what to do, so follow the steps on screen. Edge installs or updates, and it usually opens by itself when it is done.
5. Restart if needed. Restart Edge or your computer if the installer asks you to. To confirm the result, open the About page from the first method. It should say Edge is up to date.

That’s it. Edge is now reinstalled over your old copy on the latest version, with your bookmarks, history and saved passwords still in place.

Reference:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/getting-the-latest-microsoft-edge-update-just-got-easier

Summary

Edge keeps checking for updates on its own, so closing and reopening the browser every few days is usually enough to stay current. If the About page shows an error again, the installer method works as a fallback. Windows Update will keep delivering system patches in the background, and you can open Settings › Windows Update whenever you want to check by hand.