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Microsoft Edge for Chromebook: How to Download & Install
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Updated onMarch 26, 2024
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While Chrome, the defaultbrowser for Chromebook, does a pretty good job, users still seek other options. One of the options users are exploring is the possibility of installing Microsoft Edge on a Chromebook.
In this detailed guide, we will show you how to download and install the browser without breaking a sweat.
Can I install Microsoft Edge on a Chromebook?
Microsoft Edge is not officially supported on the Chrome OS. This is because the default browser for the operating system is Chrome, and much importance is placed on it.
However, there are unofficial and safe ways toinstall the browser on your system. It only requires a few tricks here and there, and you will have Microsoft Edge working on your device.
How can I download and install Edge on Chromebook?
1. Using Linux
The first thing to do if you want to download and install Microsoft Edge on Chromebook is to enable Linux on your device. But to do this, your system must support apps.
Also, your system needs to be running ChromeOS 80 or higher to perform this task. Lastly, note that this process will take some time.
This is because your device will need to download Linux and start its container. So, you need to be patient.
The next step in the quest to download and install Microsoft Edge on Chromebook is to download the version compatible with Linux.
After the installation process is complete, the browser should be available on your device. However, there are some things you need to know about running Edge on the Linux virtual machine on Chromebook.
Some users have complained that they could not use Chromebook’s camera on Edge. Also, the hardware acceleration is visibly absent.
Hence, there is a considerable drop in the graphics performance. Another thing to note here is that you might find it hard to resize Microsoft Edge’s window, leading to problems rendering some fonts.
But, if you really need to use Edge, these are minor issues that should not deter you.
2. Via Google Play Store
This method is an otherwise short and direct way to download and install Microsoft Edge on Chromebook. Note that to use this method, you must have downloaded and install Google Play Store on your device.
Also, note that password and information syncing with Chrome browser is not direct. You must use the Microsoft Autofill Chrome extension to complete the job.
We can now conclude this detailed guide on downloading and installing Microsoft Edge on Chromebook. While the browser is incompatible with the OS, the two methods above will help you use it effortlessly.
If you want to knowhow to download and install Safari browser on Chromebook, check our comprehensive article for the steps to follow.
We also have a guide on how to use theMicrosoft Edge offline installer, so be sure to check it out if you’re on Windows.
Feel free to let us know in the comments below if you encounter any problems applying the steps above.
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Ola-Hassan Bolaji
Windows Hardware Expert
A Computer Engineering graduate, he has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers.
He finds joy in simplifying complex topics into simple solutions for PC users. The quality of his work and providing step-wise tested and proven solutions to PC issues are all that matter to him.
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Ola-Hassan Bolaji
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He’s a Computer Engineering graduate who has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers & operating systems.
