How to Open Microsoft Edge in Windows 10

By Michael | Last Updated September 05, 2025

Microsoft Edge is the Microsoft recommended web browser in Windows 10. To access it, you can use the following three methods.

• Way 1: Open it via its icon on taskbar or Start Menu.
• Way 2: Open it by searching.
• Way 3: Access the browser via Run.

Way 1: Open it via its icon on taskbar or Start Menu.

Click the Microsoft Edge icon on the taskbar.

You can also open Start Menu, and then choose Microsoft Edge to open.

Tip: If there isn't a tile named Microsoft Edge in the Start Menu, you can choose All apps and select Microsoft Edge in the list.

Way 2: Open it by searching.

Type micro in the search box on the taskbar, and hit Microsoft Edge in the result.

Way 3: Access the browser via Run

You can press Win + R, type microsoft-edge: and press Enter to access Microsoft Edge browser.

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