Windows 10 includes a new version of Microsoft Edge based on the Chromium engine, which means that the browser now receives updates more frequently independently of the operating system, similar to other browsers like Chrome and Firefox.
Although the browser periodically checks and downloads updates to make sure you have the latest version, sometimes, you may need to check the version of Microsoft Edge installed on your computer to make sure you have the most recent version or troubleshoot a problem.
Regardless of the reason, if you need to find out which version you have, Microsoft Edge includes at least two ways to determine the version installed on your computer.
In this guide, you’ll learn two easy ways to quickly check the version of Microsoft Edge installed on Windows 10.
- How to check version using settings page on Microsoft Edge
- How to check version using advanced settings on Microsoft Edge
How to check version using settings page on Edge
To find out the version of Microsoft Edge installed on your device, use these steps:
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Open Microsoft Edge.
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Click the Settings and more (three-dotted) button in the top-right corner.
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Select the Settings option.
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Click on About Microsoft Edge.
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Confirm the version of the browser you’re running.
About page check version of Edge
Once you complete the steps, as you open the page, the browser will also check and download any available updates.
How to check version using advanced settings on Edge
To check the version and technical information of the Edge browser, use these steps:
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Open Microsoft Edge.
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Type the following in the address bar and press Enter:
edge://version
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Confirm the version of Edge installed on your computer.
Edge advanced version check
After you complete the steps, you’ll be able to confirm the version as well as additional technical information that may be useful when troubleshooting problems, including revision, version of Windows 10, JavaScript, and Flash. Also, the user agent that browser uses, the command to open the browser with Command Prompt, and executable and profile paths.
Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 14 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 20 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me. Email him at [email protected].