Version 109 | Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge version 109, released in January 2023, is a significant milestone primarily because it was the final version to support older Windows operating systems
- Chromium 109 (released January 10, 2023) was the last version to support Windows 7, 8, and 8.1.
- Microsoft Edge 109 (released January 12, 2023) mirrors this limitation.
- Go to
microsoft.com/en-us/edge
- The site detects your OS and serves the offline installer for version 109.
- Crucial note: You must have SHA-2 code signing support installed on Windows 7 (KB4474419 and KB4490628). Without these updates released in 2019, Edge 109 will fail installation with a "Not a valid Win32 application" error.
Security Patches:
Microsoft provided critical security fixes for version 109 on Windows Server 2012/R2 until October 10, 2023. microsoft edge version 109
- Privacy and services: Choose tracking prevention level (Basic, Balanced, Strict).
- Site permissions: Microphone, camera, location — review site-specific allowances.
- Passwords & autofill: Enable or disable sync for passwords/favorites as desired.
- Startup behavior: Set to continue where you left off, open specific pages, or open a new tab.
- Extensions: Review installed extensions and remove any untrusted ones.
The Final Chapter for an Era: Microsoft Edge 109