downgrade edge

To downgrade Microsoft Edge to a previous version, you can use one of the following methods:

1. Enable Rollback with Group Policy

You can enable rollback using Microsoft Edge update and Group Policy:

1. Open the local Group Policy Editor and navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Microsoft Edge Update > Applications > Microsoft Edge.
2. Enable Rollback to target version and select the desired version you want to roll back to.
3. Enable Update policy override and choose one of the update options (except for Update disabled).
4. Save the policy settings. The rollback will occur the next time Microsoft Edge Update checks for updates.

2. Manual Rollback with an MSI

Alternatively, you can perform a manual rollback using an MSI:

1. Disable Microsoft Edge Updates in the Group Policy Editor.
2. Download the MSI for the version you want to roll back to.
3. Run the rollback command in the Windows command prompt with administrative privileges using the command:

      msiexec /I FileName.msi /qn ALLOWDOWNGRADE=1
   

4. Close and reopen Microsoft Edge to verify the rollback.

Important Considerations

• Ensure that you have the latest Administrative templates installed.
• Be cautious as downgrading may expose you to known security issues. It is recommended to enable Sync for user data to prevent data loss during the rollback process.

References:

• How to roll back Microsoft Edge to a previous version
• Enable rollback with Microsoft Edge update and Group Policy
• Enable rollback manually with an MSI

Hi,

The Open in Internet Explorer icon was removed because Microsoft retired Internet Explorer and replaced it with IE Mode in Microsoft Edge. Downgrading to an older version is not recommended due to security risks.

Solution is:

Use IE Mode in Edge:

Go to Edge → Settings → Default Browser → Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode → Set to Allow.

Restart Edge and use Reload in Internet Explorer mode for legacy sites.

If you absolutely need the old behavior, rolling back to a previous Windows build is possible but risky and not supported long-term. Let me know how it goes, Happy to help!