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This article describes the supported operating systems that apply to Microsoft Edge.

Note

  1. Microsoft Edge can launch Internet Explorer 11 for sites that need better backward compatibility. Internet Explorer 11 will continue to be supported on Windows 10. It does not mention Edge browser on Windows Server. For now, Edge browser cannot be installed on Windows Servers, correct me if I'm wrong on this. My questions are: 1.
  2. There are two administrative templates for Microsoft Edge, both of which can be applied either at the computer or Active Directory domain level: msedge.admx to configure Microsoft Edge settings; msedgeupdate.admx to manage Microsoft Edge updates. To get started, download and install the Microsoft Edge administrative template.

This article applies to the Microsoft Edge versions 77 and higher for the desktop.

Supported Operating Systems for Microsoft Edge

Note

Product functionality and feature availability may vary on older operating systems. To ensure that Microsoft Edge installs correctly, use the latest version of any operating system specified below. This guidance includes the latest cumulative update, as applicable.

Microsoft Edge follows the Modern Lifecycle Policy and is supported on the following operating systems.

Windows Client

  • Windows 7 **
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10 SAC 1709 and later ***
  • Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSC
  • Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSC
  • Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC
  • Windows 10 Enterprise multi-session
  • Windows 10 IoT Enterprise SAC ****
  • Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC ****

Windows Server

  • Windows Server 2008 R2 **
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2016 (LTSC)
  • Windows Server 2019 (LTSC)
  • Windows Server (SAC)

Important

** We will continue to support Microsoft Edge on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 until January 15, 2022. These operating systems are out of support and Microsoft recommends you move to a supported operating system such as Windows 10. While Microsoft Edge helps keep you more secure on the web, your PC may still be vulnerable to security risks. In order for IE mode to be supported on these operating systems the devices will need to have the Extended Security Updates for Windows 7. Without the Windows 7 Extended Security updates Internet Explorer functionality will be vulnerable to security risks. Additionally, IE mode functionality may cease to work without the continued servicing through the extended security updates.

*** In the same fashion as above, for Windows 10 SAC releases that are out of support but Microsoft Edge is supported it is recommended to upgrade to a supported Win10 SAC release as soon as possible to remain secure. Microsoft Edge being supported in this state should be considered a temporary bridge to getting to a supported OS state.

**** The Microsoft Edge OPK is available on MOO for IoT OEMs to preinstall and distribute as part of their Windows 10 IoT Enterprise based solution.

macOS

  • Sierra (10.12) and later

iOS

Microsoft Edge for iPad® and iPhone® requires iOS 11.0 or later. Microsoft Edge for iPad Pro™ requires iOS 11.0 or later. Microsoft Edge is supported on the two most recent versions of iOS. When a new version of iOS is released, the Microsoft Edge Operating System requirement becomes the then-current two most recent versions: the new version of iOS and the previous version.

Android

Microsoft Edge for Android can be installed on tablets and phones that meet the following criteria: devices running Android KitKat 4.4 or later with an ARM-based processor.

Apple Silicon Macs

Microsoft Edge native support as of Stable version 88 for Apple Silicon Macs.

Chromebooks

Microsoft Edge does not support Chromebooks.

Recent changes

  • 12/17/2020 - Microsoft Edge support on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 extended to January 15, 2022.
  • 01/28/2021 - Microsoft Edge support for Apple Silicon Macs.

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The Microsoft Edge WebView2 control enables you to embed web technologies (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) in your native apps. The WebView2 control uses Microsoft Edge (Chromium) as the rendering engine to display the web content in native apps. With WebView2, you may embed web code in different parts of your native app. Build all of the native app within a single WebView instance. For information on how to start building a WebView2 app, navigate to Get Started.

Hybrid app approach

Developers must often decide between building a web app or a native app. The decision hinges on the trade-off between reach and power. Web apps allow for a broad reach. As a Web developer, you may reuse most of your code across different platforms. To access the all capabilities of a native platform, use a native app.

Hybrid apps allow developers to enjoy the best of both worlds. Hybrid app developers benefit from the following advantages.

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  • The ubiquity and strength of the web platform.
  • The power and full capabilities of the native platform.

WebView2 benefits


Web ecosystem & skillset
Utilize the entire web platform, libraries, tooling, and talent that exists within the web ecosystem.


Rapid innovation
Web development allows for faster deployment and iteration.


Windows 7, 8, and 10 support
Support for a consistent user experience across Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.


Native capabilities
Access the full set of Native APIs.


Code-sharing
Add web code to your codebase allows for increased reuse across multiple platforms.


Microsoft support
Microsoft provides support and adds new feature requests when WebView2 releases at Generally Availability (GA).


Evergreen distribution
Rely on an up-to-date version of Chromium with regular platform updates and security patches.


Fixed
(coming soon) Choose to package the Chromium bits in your app.


Incremental adoption
Add web components piece by piece to your app.

Getting started

To build and test your app using the WebView2 control, you need to have the WebView2 SDK installed. Select one of the following options to get started.

The WebView2 Samples repository contains samples that demonstrate all of the WebView2 SDK features and API usage patterns. As more features are added to the WebView2 SDK, the sample apps will be updated.

Supported platforms

A General Availability (GA) or Preview version is available on the following programming environments.

  • Win32 C/C++ (GA)
  • .NET Framework 4.6.2 or later
  • .NET Core 3.1 or later
  • .NET 5
  • WinUI 3.0 (Preview)

You may run WebView2 apps on the following versions of Windows.

  • Windows 10
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 7 **
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 **

Important

** WebView2 support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 has the same support cycle as Microsoft Edge. For more information, navigate to Microsoft Edge supported Operating Systems.

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Next steps

For more information on how to build and deploy WebView2 apps, review the conceptual documentation and how-to guides.

Concepts

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How-To guides

Getting in touch with the Microsoft Edge WebView team

Share your feedback to help build richer WebView2 experiences. To submit feature requests or bugs, or search for known issues, navigate to the Microsoft Edge WebView feedback repo.