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josh_bodner
Former Employee
Aug 13, 2019

Dev channel update to 78.0.244.0 is live

Hello insiders!  Today we released build 78.0.244.0 to the Microsoft Edge Dev Channel.  As promised last week, this is the first release out of the version 78 branch, and quite fittingly, it’s packed...
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DavidGB
Steel Contributor
Aug 13, 2019
Can't you do that in the computer settings? Edge Dev is offered as an option to be the default web browser in Settings>Apps>Default Apps>Web Browser in my laptop Windows 10.
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Drew1903
Silver Contributor
Aug 13, 2019

DavidGB Krauser366 

I think I'm seeing a misunderstanding. David, you are right, the Edge C Channels can be designated Default Browser in the OS Settings; the most enlightening way to test.  However, I think the other person is wondering when Edge C will be replacing Edge as the 'natural' OS Default Browser; without 'forcing' it in the OS Settings.

Some Folks, myself included, are thinking it is likely to happen w/ 1909.  Really, doubt it will be ready before that.  Heck, the 3rd (slowest) beta track isn't even available, yet.

It makes folks wonder since these early betas are, already, so well developed... and folks are, already, using the betas as their new preferred browser... BUT, still, a good while until ready for prime time or GA release or, actually, is pushed out as replacing Edge; as in when it no longer has to be downloaded & installed... well, at least, not on Win10.

Cheers,
Drew