14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft will kill off the legacy version of Microsoft Edge in April this year, with the Windows 10 cumulative update to ship as part of this month’s Patch Tuesday rollout to remove the browser and install the new Chromium-powered sibling.
And because this is quite a big change for some organizations, Microsoft has started offering advice on how to deal with the removal of Edge legacy version if some features are currently being used within their networks.
The first guidance in this regard concerns the kiosk mode, with the software giant explaining companies would have to install the new Microsoft Edge and set the kiosk mode in this browser.
“For many of our customers, kiosk mode in Microsoft Edge Legacy acts as a key touchpoint for both their frontline workers and their own customers. Whether it’s associates helping customers on a retail floor or employees accessing critical tools and apps, kiosk mode has provided a customizable, locked-down experience to help them get essential jobs done,” Microsoft explains.
“If you do not set up kiosk mode in the new Microsoft Edge prior to applying April’s Windows 10 Update Tuesday release, you will experience a disruption in your kiosk scenarios. In such a case, you will need to set up kiosk mode in the new Microsoft Edge.”
Feature parity in May this year
Microsoft explains that some kiosk mode capabilities would indeed be missing when organizations make the switch to the new browser, but on the other hand, more improvements in this regard are projected to go live with Microsoft Edge 90. Furthermore, the company says it expects to reach feature parity, which means all kiosk mode options from Microsoft Edge legacy would be transitioned to the Chromium version, with the release of version 91.
Microsoft Edge 91 is projected to launch during the week of May 27.