Microsoft has quietly committed to keeping Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime updated on Windows 10 (version 22H2) for three years beyond the operating system’s end-of-support date, ensuring Edge security fixes, feature updates and WebView2 runtime improvements will continue...
Microsoft’s recent clarification that Microsoft Edge — and the Microsoft WebView2 runtime that powers many modern Windows apps — will continue to receive security and quality updates on Windows 10 (version 22H2) through at least October 2028 is a meaningful shift in the post‑end‑of‑life...
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Microsoft has clarified that Microsoft Edge — and the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime — will continue to receive security and quality updates on Windows 10 (version 22H2) through at least October 2028, even though the Windows 10 operating system itself reaches its end-of-support milestone on October...
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Microsoft’s recent lifecycle clarification — that Microsoft Edge (and the WebView2 runtime) will continue to receive security and quality updates on Windows 10, version 22H2, well after the operating system itself reaches end-of-support — reshapes migration timelines for millions of users and...
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Microsoft has made a clear, consequential distinction in the lifecycles of its platform and browser: Windows 10’s operating system support ends on October 14, 2025, but Microsoft Edge and the WebView2 runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10 (22H2) through at least October 2028 — a...
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Microsoft has confirmed that Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10 (22H2) through at least October 2028, ensuring that Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), WebView-dependent applications, and Edge-powered experiences like Copilot-related...
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Meta's recent decision to replace WhatsApp's native Windows application with a Chromium-based web wrapper has sparked considerable discussion among users and industry experts. This shift marks a significant departure from the company's previous commitment to platform-specific optimization and...
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In a recent update, WhatsApp has transitioned its Windows 11 desktop application from a native Universal Windows Platform (UWP) framework to a Microsoft WebView2-based architecture. This shift aligns the desktop experience more closely with WhatsApp Web but has raised concerns regarding...
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WhatsApp, long celebrated as one of the best-executed native apps for Windows 11, is undergoing a major architectural shift that has taken many by surprise. After several years invested in WinUI and native platform integration, Meta has now decided to abandon the Universal Windows Platform (UWP)...
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Windows 11 users, it’s time to meet the “native” version of Microsoft’s Copilot, which is officially rolling out for all users via the Microsoft Store. If you’ve been eagerly anticipating a more deeply integrated, Windows-first AI assistant, there's good news—but with asterisk-worthy caveats...
In a surprising twist that has caught the attention of Windows enthusiasts and insiders alike, Microsoft has announced the introduction of a native Copilot app for Windows 10 and 11, phasing out the previously web-based version. This decision reflects Microsoft's ongoing commitment to enhancing...
Are you often the tech-savvy friend in your circle, always ready to provide tech support? If so, you might have used Quick Assist on Windows—a handy tool allowing one user to help another remotely. However, like any technology, it sometimes encounters hiccups. If you've recently struggled with...
Introduction: Navigating Your Files Just Got Easier
In a world overflowing with digital clutter, finding that crucial file can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Microsoft, always eager to enhance productivity for its users, is at it again. Rumor has it that the tech giant...
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In the sprawling digital landscape of Windows 11, where updates roll out like spring flowers, Microsoft has recently acknowledged a particularly pesky bug affecting users after the 24H2 upgrade. Specifically, the System File Checker (SFC) tool, a vital utility that helps restore corrupted system...
The latest update to Windows 11, dubbed the 24H2 update, is hitting users with an annoying glitch that seems to keep popping up like a bad penny. This time, it's impacting the beloved System File Checker (SFC) tool, which has long been a trusty sidekick for users in need of diagnosing and...
In a baffling twist of fate for Windows 11 users, the latest 24H2 update has introduced a bug that triggers the System File Checker (sfc /scannow) command to report corrupt files every single time it’s executed. What’s more perplexing is that despite these false flags, everything appears to be...
Microsoft Edge WebView2 is a UI control that allows developers to embed web content into their Win32 C++, .NET, and WinUI applications. It powers many applications today such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power BI, and Visual Studio. Earlier this summer, we announced that we were beginning to...
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Another year around the sun, and we’re back at Build to talk about—you guessed it—what’s new for developers with Microsoft Edge. We started this journey 2.5 years ago when we released the latest version of Microsoft Edge built on the Chromium open-source engine and we can’t wait to talk about...
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2021 was an eventful year for Microsoft Edge. We built new PWA features that more deeply integrate apps with the operating system, we made PWAs easily available on the Microsoft Store, we included WebView2 by default in Windows 11 with automatic updates, we specified and implemented multiple new...
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Today at the What's next for Windows — developer event, we'll show you the next era of Windows and how we are embracing Windows == open platform. This means everyone has open access to run the widest range of apps on Windows, enabling all developers to build the apps and experiences that empower...
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