The only problem about this approach is that sometimes new versions of Microsoft Edge can rollout with bugs or cause unexpected problems. Although there’s no longer an easy way to uninstall the browser on Windows 10, there’s an option to rollback to a previous version that allows you to troubleshoot problems or revert to an earlier version when everything was working correctly using an .msi file or Group Policy. The feature is meant for organizations, but anyone can use it to rollback to a previous version of Microsoft Edge. In this guide, you’ll learn the two supported methods to downgrade to an older version of Microsoft Edge on Windows 10.
Rollback to previous version of Edge manually Rollback to previous version of Edge with Group Policy
Rollback to previous version of Edge manually
Starting with version 86, you can downgrade the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge by downloading and installing an .msi file, but you must first disable updates for the browser, which requires to install additional Group Policy templates to control the browser settings.
Step 1: Install Microsoft Edge Group Policy templates
To install the Group Policy templates to manage Microsoft Edge, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, you can continue disabling updates for Microsoft Edge. Microsoft Edge download policies Microsoft Edge extract policy templates Windows 10 zip extract Copy msedge.admx Paste msedge.admx in PolicyDefintions folder Microsoft Edge copy language template files In the above command, make sure to change en-US for the folder that matches your language. Paste language policy files
Step 2: Disable Microsoft Edge updates
To disable updates for Microsoft Edge, use these steps: After you complete the steps, you can proceed downloading the installer for the older version of Microsoft Edge you are planning to downgrade.
Microsoft Edge disable updates
Step 3: Download older version of Microsoft Edge
To download an older version of Microsoft Edge, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, you can use the files with the instructions below to rollback to a previous version of Microsoft Edge. Download older version of Edge
Step 4: Rollback to previous version of Microsoft Edge
To rollback to an earlier version of Microsoft Edge, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the current version of browser will be removed and the older version will be installed on Windows 10. In the command, make sure to update the C:\PATH\TO\MSI-INSTALLER with the path to the installer location. Also, replace FileName.msi for the actual name of the installer. For example, this command downgrades Edge with the MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX64.msi version 84 located in the downloads folder: msiexec allowdowngrade command Your organization disabled updates
Rollback to previous version of Edge with Group Policy
You can also perform a graceful downgrade configuring three specific Group Policy Objects. This method also requires to install the policy templates to control the browser using the Group Policy Editor. If you don’t have the templates installed, refer to previous steps to download and install the Microsoft Edge policy templates on Windows 10. To rollback Microsoft Edge to a previous version with Group Policy, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the next time that Microsoft Edge checks for updates automatically (usually every ten hours), it should download and install the older version of the browser. Rollback to Target version Rollback to Target version enabled Set rollback target version Microsoft Edge update policy override Although there are supported ways to downgrade to an earlier release of Microsoft Edge, these options are only meant to troubleshoot problems or temporarily fix a specific issue. It’s always recommended to use the browser with the latest updates to make sure you’re using the most secure version available. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
