Advice Request Microsoft Edge Enterprise

[czesetfan]

Does anyone have experience using Microsoft Edge Enterprise in a home environment?
Is it possible to use it as Firefox LTS ?

 

[Mystic]

Does anyone have experience using Microsoft Edge Enterprise in a home environment?
Is it possible to use it as Firefox LTS ?

Anything special about it?

I'm using Firefox ESR and I'm happy with it. It is not bloated and very lightweight. I find Chromium-based browsers to be bloated and settings are confusing.

 

[oldschool]

Anything special about it?

And why does OP want to use it?

 

[Mystic]

And why does OP want to use it?

OP stands for ordinary people?

The reason I am using ESR version of Firefox is that I don't want to received updates very often.

 

[czesetfan]

The reason I am using ESR version of Firefox is that I don't want to received updates very often.

Exactly the same reason. MEE has less frequent updates, version increases.
The question is how it works for the home user. I worry about having to use corporate methods of setup and administration.

 

[Mystic]

Exactly the same reason. MEE has less frequent updates, version increases.
The question is how it works for the home user. I worry about having to use corporate methods of setup and administration.

If you're talking about FF ESR, no the installation is just the same. The experience is also the same. I know there are other methods of installation that help admin deploy FF on many devices, but I installed it the way we always did install FF.

 

[czesetfan]

I'm talking about Microsoft Edge Enterprise. I mentioned Firefox ESR only as an example of a version with long support and fewer updates. That's exactly what I'm talking about with Edge Enterprise. Less frequent updates. I'm looking for information from someone who has experience with Edge Enterprise. Whether it behaves and can be set up like regular "home" Edge, or whether I need to use corporate management methods.

 

[Mystic]

I'm talking about Microsoft Edge Enterprise. I mentioned Firefox ESR only as an example of a version with long support and fewer updates. That's exactly what I'm talking about with Edge Enterprise. Less frequent updates. I'm looking for information from someone who has experience with Edge Enterprise. Whether it behaves and can be set up like regular "home" Edge, or whether I need to use corporate management methods.

Unfortunately, I don't have experience with Edge Enterprise. That is why I asked you if you're looking for a specific feature that is present in Edge and lacking in Firefox ESR.

I hope someone else can help you and answer your question.

 

[oldschool]

OP stands for

... original poster/post.

 

[oldschool]

@czesetfan why don't you check the documentation, select a version, download it and try it?

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

It is possible in a home environment, but I haven't used it

If you are using the pro version of Windows you can install the latest Microsoft Edge Group Policy administrative templates from here:

Download Edge for Business

Download and configure Microsoft Edge for Business to enable your organization with the best, fast and secure business browser with multi-platform support

www.microsoft.com

Then use this:

Opting in to Extended Stable on Windows with Automatic Updates (recommended)​

If you automatically update Microsoft Edge, you can use group policy objects to opt in to the Extended Stable Release Cadence. Follow this guide for more information on downloading and installing the latest Microsoft Edge Group Policy administrative templates.

1. Open the local Group Policy Editor and go to Computer Configuration>Administrative Templates>Microsoft Edge Update>Applications>Microsoft Edge>.
2. Select Target Channel override and then select Enabled.
3. Under Options, pick “Extended Stable” from the Policy dropdown list.

When the next update to the Extended Stable channel is released that has a version number higher than what your device currently has installed, Microsoft Edge will automatically update onto the Extended Stable channel. The version string on edge://settings/help will indicate that you are running a different channel.

Microsoft Edge channel overview

Microsoft Edge channel overview

docs.microsoft.com

 

[czesetfan]

why don't you check the documentation, select a version, download it and try it?

But it was that experimentation that I wanted to avoid.

Gandalf_The_Grey​

Thank you, yes I am working on that right now.

 

[czesetfan]

It didn't. The "classic" Edge still remains in the system.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

It didn't. The "classic" Edge still remains in the system.

That is to be expected:

When the next update to the Extended Stable channel is released that has a version number higher than what your device currently has installed, Microsoft Edge will automatically update onto the Extended Stable channel. The version string on edge://settings/help will indicate that you are running a different channel.

Microsoft Edge releases :

Version	Release status	Beta Channel Release week	Stable Channel Release week	Extended Stable Channel Release week

104	Released Version	07-Jul-2022 104.0.1293.14	05-Aug-2022 104.0.1293.47	05-Aug-2022 104.0.1293.47
105	Released Version	16-Aug-2022 105.0.1343.7	01-Sep-2022 105.0.1343.25	Not applicable
106	Target release	Week of 06-Sep-2022	Week of 29-Sep-2022	Week of 29-Sep-2022

Microsoft Edge release schedule

Microsoft Edge release schedule

docs.microsoft.com

 

[czesetfan]

Despite installing "Enterprise", the "extended release" setting, Edge updates to 105.0. At the same time, I don't see confirmation anywhere that it is "Enterprise", it is identified everywhere as "Edge". edge://policy - shows no rules are applied.
There must be a bug somewhere. Is it really enough to install "Enterprise" via classic Edge? Or where could the error be?

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Despite installing "Enterprise", the "extended release" setting, Edge updates to 105.0. At the same time, I don't see confirmation anywhere that it is "Enterprise", it is identified everywhere as "Edge". edge://policy - shows no rules are applied.
There must be a bug somewhere. Is it really enough to install "Enterprise" via classic Edge? Or where could the error be?

I don't know, only posted the info I could find about Edge enterprise.
I'm on the normal stable release at home and at work.

 

[czesetfan]

I understand. Maybe someone else will have experience.

 

[ForgottenSeer 69673]

Why not just make an image of your current system, download the Enterprise version of Windows 11 and check it out. It doesn't need to be activated. I use it but installed Chromium Edge and don't mind the updates.

Windows 11 Enterprise | Microsoft Evaluation Center

Windows 11 is designed for hybrid work, offering features and enhancements focused on productivity, collaboration and security.

www.microsoft.com

 

[czesetfan]

And it was precisely because of these things that I wanted it.
Workaround for Microsoft Edge 105 startup problems - gHacks Tech News

 

[czesetfan]

No one has experience with the transition?