By Sean Endicott
Publication Date: 2026-10-29 17:39:00
Microsoft Edge will soon launch faster on Windows 11 by using a feature no other browser has, at least for now. Accelerated app launch is a new feature on Windows 11 that streamlines the process of launching an app.
In the case of Edge, the browser sees a 15 percent launch speed improvement because of the feature. If you’re multitasking heavily on your PC, the app could launch up to 33 percent faster.
The version of Edge with accelerated app launch support ships with the October 2026 non-security update for Windows 11. That update, known as KB5127936, is available now as an optional release. It also includes the updated context menu as well as
