Microsoft Edge, is the successor to its defunct Internet Explorer browser. It’s designed to replace Microsoft’s older browser completely (yay!), but confronts users with a different interface in the process (not yay!).

Even though it’s been around for a few years, Microsoft Edge is still the new kid on the block, especially considering its Chromium remodel, meaning there are bugs to squash, unfamiliar controls to learn, and problems to troubleshoot. If you’re feeling frustrated with Microsoft’s latest browser or running into serious issues, fear not. Our guide lists common issues — and the solutions that can help get you back on track in a snap.

Note: This guide focuses on the version of Microsoft Edge that uses Chromium as a base. If you’re still using the legacy version of Edge, we’d recommend you update immediately. Support for legacy Edge officially ended in March 2021, and it is no longer safe or reliable for browsing the internet.

No. Microsoft Edge is a web browser, which is an app that lets you view and access websites. Bing is a search engine, which is software that helps you search and locate the information you’re looking for on the internet. You’ll usually use a web browser (like Edge, or Chrome, or Firefox) to access a search engine (like Bing) and a search engine will provide search results based on the keywords/search terms you input.

You can check if Microsoft Edge is up to date via its settings: Select the Three dots icon > Settings. Then choose About Microsoft Edge from the left side menu. Edge will automatically check for updates and let you know if it’s up to date or not.

No. Windows 11 is the latest operating system for Windows PCs. Microsoft Edge is just a web browser app that is included with Windows PCs.