Microsoft Edge 104 Released With Data Import Capabilities From Chrome & Security Improvements

A few days ago, Microsoft updated its proprietary web browser Microsoft Edge to version 104.0.1293.47. This update brings new features to the browser as well as added policies. Furthermore, it also patches 3 security vulnerabilities, out of which 2 are of high complexity.

This is why we recommend that you upgrade your Edge browser to the latest version and keep your systems safe.

Let us continue to discuss the new features and improvements, after which you can install Microsoft Edge 104 using the direct download links on your Windows PC (if deleted), or use the guide to update your existing version.

Release Summary

• Complete Release Build: 104.0.1293.47
• Release Date: Friday, August 5th, 2022
• Compatibility: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7 (32-bit and 64-bit), Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
• Previous Build: Edge 103

New in Microsoft Edge 104

Enhanced Security on the Web

Improvements have been made to the option “Enhance your security on the web” with the addition of the “Basic” option. This will now be the default security option, using which Edge will only apply added security protection to the less visited sites.

To manage this option, navigate to the following location:

Microsoft Edge >> Settings >> Privacy, search, and services 

Import Chrome Data on First Run

Users will now be able to import all of their data from Google Chrome to the Edge browser using the First Run experience, which are the screens you see for the first time running Microsoft Edge.

Using your Google account, you can now transfer your data, including preferences, bookmarks, etc., from Google Chrome to Edge, by syncing your Google account. All you need to do is enter your credentials used to log into Chrome.

If you do not want this feature, it can be turned off by disabling the First Run policy “Hide First Run Experience” through the Group Policy editor. Navigate to the following path:

Computer configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Edge

Here, disable the policy “Prevent the First Run webpage from opening on Microsoft Edge.”

New Policies

A bunch of new policies have also been added to Edge to make it more manageable. Here are their details:

Note: The paths provided are to be used with the Windows Registry editor.

1. Policy name: AllowedDomainsForApps

   Path:

   SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

   Purpose: Define domains allowed to access Google Workspace.

2. Policy name: AskBeforeCloseEnabled

   Path:

   SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\Recommended

   Purpose: Get user confirmation before closing a browser window with multiple tabs.

3. Policy name: BrowserCodeIntegritySetting

   Path:

   SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

   Purpose: Configure browser process code integrity guard setting.

4. Policy name: DoubleClickCloseTabEnabled

   Path:

   SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

   Purpose: Double Click feature in Microsoft Edge enabled (only available in China).

5. Policy name: ImportOnEachLaunch

   Path:

   SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

   Purpose: Allow import of data from other browsers on each Microsoft Edge launch.

6. Policy name: QuickSearchShowMiniMenu

   Path:

   SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\Recommended

   Purpose: Enables Microsoft Edge mini menu.

7. Policy name: PasswordManagerRestrictLengthEnabled

   Path:

   SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

   Purpose: Restrict the length of passwords that can be saved in the Password Manager.

8. Policy name: PDFXFAEnabled

   Path:

   SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

   Purpose: XFA support in native PDF reader enabled.

9. Policy name: TextPredictionEnabled

   Path:

   SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

   Purpose: Text prediction is enabled by default.

Download Microsoft Edge 104

If you already have Microsoft Edge on your PC, you can simply upgrade it to the latest build using the guide given further down below. If not, use the links given in the next section to install it now.

Microsoft Edge comes preinstalled in Windows 11 and 10. Learn how to uninstall Microsoft Edge.

1. Click on the ellipses in the top-right corner of the browser, expand Help and feedback, and then click About Microsoft Edge.

   

2. Edge will now begin to scan for an update, and then download and install it if one is available. Once the download is completed, you will need to Restart the browser.

Once it relaunches, you can return to the About page and check that it has been updated to version 104.0.1293.47.

Download Edge 104 Installers

If you want to use Edge 103 on any operating system other than Windows 11 and 10, like Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Linux, MacOS, iOS, and Android, you will need to download its offline installers.

You can download the latest Microsoft Edge installers (including stable, beta, and dev releases) from this link. You can also download the browser in your preferred language, using the tips given on the above-mentioned page.

Use Portable Edge Chromium Updater

If you are using Edge’s portable version, it will not update on its own. For that, a small tool known as Portable Edge Updater is available on GitHub, which allows you to install or update the existing Microsoft Edge Chromium to the latest build available. You can also use this tool to download the x64 and x86 versions from all channels, including the stable channel and the 3 channels from Edge Insider.

Download the tool by opening the Portable Edge GitHub page and then clicking on the link provided by Portable.Edge.Chromium.Updater….7z.

The tool is then downloaded. Extract it and then run the .exe file. Inside the tool, click on the channel and bit architecture you want to download (the versions are also mentioned). In this case, we will download Edge version 104 from the stable channel.

The browser will then begin to update (or download). Once done, you can check if the Microsoft Edge Chromium portable 104 is now available on your device.