As per the official release schedule, the software giant released a new feature update (version 105) to its Chromium-powered Microsoft Edge browser. The latest update comes as Microsoft Edge version 105.0.1343 and is now rolling out to the Stable release channel globally.
Once you install this build, you will find an improved Enhanced Security Mode, and Cloud Site List Management experience in the Microsoft Edge browser. For a detailed list of improvements, continue reading further.
What's new and improved in Microsoft Edge version 105.0.1343
Feature Updates
Enhanced security mode improvements
With this build, Microsoft improves the enhanced security mode in Microsoft Edge. The latest version now supports WebAssembly for x64 Windows. The company says that additional cross-platform support is expected in the future.
Improvement to the Cloud Site List Management experience for IE mode
Once you install the Microsoft Edge version 105.0.1343 or higher, you can restore to one of the last 3 published versions of your site list in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. By configuring reporting of site feedback, you can identify the gaps in your enterprise site list. This can be done by applying the InternetExplorerIntegrationCloudUserSitesReporting and InternetExplorerIntegrationCloudNeutralSitesReporting policies. You can also view the local site list URLs from users and potentially misconfigured neutral site URLs from the Microsoft 365 Admin Center using the updated Microsoft Edge site lists experience. Not only this! You can also configure session cookie sharing between the Microsoft Edge browser and Internet Explorer for IE mode on your site list.
Improvements to the Cloud Site List Management experience for IE mode now available in GCC
If you are a GCC customer, you can now utilize the full Microsoft Edge site list experience in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
Policy Updates
- ExemptFileTypeDownloadWarnings - Disable download file type extension-based warnings for specified file types on domains
- InternetExplorerIntegrationAlwaysWaitForUnload - Wait for Internet Explorer mode tabs to completely unload before ending the browser session
- MicrosoftEditorProofingEnabled - Spell checking provided by Microsoft Editor
- MicrosoftEditorSynonymsEnabled - Synonyms are provided when using Microsoft Editor spell checker
- PrintPdfAsImageDefault - Print PDF as Image Default
- UnthrottledNestedTimeoutEnabled - JavaScript setTimeout will not be clamped until a higher nesting threshold is set
How to download Microsoft Edge version 105.0.1343
If you are already using Microsoft Edge, it will automatically upgrade to the latest version. To know whether it has been already updated to the latest build and/or to manually check for updates, navigate to "Settings and more" (ALT + F) > "Help and feedback" > "About Microsoft Edge".
You can also manually download the offline installer of the Microsoft Edge browser. To do so, navigate to the official Microsoft Edge site and click on the "Download Edge" button. Then select the operating system where you want to install the browser and click the download button. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
Please note that the links shared above to download the Microsoft Edge offline installers are official links, and are hosted by Microsoft on their servers. It is still advisable to always scan with your antivirus software once you download something from the internet. Neither the author of this post nor the site will be responsible if something goes wrong.