By Mauro Huculak
Publication Date: 2026-10-20 10:44:00
Microsoft is testing a way to update Edge without forcing a restart, potentially letting you keep working while it switches to a more secure version.
Browser updates can interrupt your work, so you might put off restarting the browser. However, this can delay important security fixes. Microsoft’s solution aims to solve both problems by updating Edge in the background while keeping compatible tabs open.
The project is still an early experiment, not a feature you can use today. Microsoft says the prototype isn’t part of Edge’s production code or the Chromium project.
Microsoft wants Edge updates to be seamless
Currently, browser updates require a restart to safely switch to a newer version. Although Microsoft Edge can restore your open tabs afterward, restarting can still interrupt your work. Microsoft’s prototype aims to change that by downloading an update in the background and moving the browser and its supporting processes to the newer version while keeping your work available.
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