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Hi All,

I have Microsoft Edge installed on few Windows Server 2019 servers, and I believe Edge comes preinstalled by default on Windows Server 2022. I understand that Edge updates can be deployed through SCCM. If there are any issues after an Edge upgrade, is it possible to revert to an older version? Also, could someone provide an overview of the troubleshooting steps or process to roll back Edge to a previous version?

Answer 1

Hi,

Regarding your main concern: Microsoft Edge updates are cumulative, and by design, there’s no built-in option to roll back to an older version once an update is applied through the standard update channels (Windows Update, SCCM, or Intune). This approach ensures that devices remain compliant with the latest security and compatibility updates.

That said, there are two practical workarounds if you need to revert temporarily:

1. Offline Installer Method: Download the specific Edge version package from the Microsoft Edge for Business site. You can manually install that version using the offline installer and disable automatic updates via Group Policy (for testing or controlled rollback).
2. Edge Update Policy Control: Use Group Policy or Registry settings (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate) to pause or defer updates until your testing is complete. This helps prevent newer builds from reinstalling automatically.

For troubleshooting after an upgrade, I recommend these steps before considering a rollback:

• Clear browser cache and user data to rule out profile corruption.
• Check for incompatible extensions or third-party add-ons.
• Review Event Viewer → Applications and Services Logs → Microsoft → Edge for specific crash or startup errors.
• Run sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth to repair underlying system issues if Edge fails to start.

If issues persist after these steps, please share the Edge version number and error symptoms, and I’ll be glad to guide you further or escalate if needed.

If this information helps clarify your update and rollback options, please click “Accept Answer” so others in the community can benefit from it as well 😊

Best regards,Regarding your main concern: Microsoft Edge updates are cumulative, and by design, there’s no built-in option to roll back to an older version once an update is applied through the standard update channels (Windows Update, SCCM, or Intune). This approach ensures that devices remain compliant with the latest security and compatibility updates.

That said, there are two practical workarounds if you need to revert temporarily:

1. Offline Installer Method: Download the specific Edge version package from the Microsoft Edge for Business site. You can manually install that version using the offline installer and disable automatic updates via Group Policy (for testing or controlled rollback).
2. Edge Update Policy Control: Use Group Policy or Registry settings (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate) to pause or defer updates until your testing is complete. This helps prevent newer builds from reinstalling automatically.

For troubleshooting after an upgrade, I recommend these steps before considering a rollback:

• Clear browser cache and user data to rule out profile corruption.
• Check for incompatible extensions or third-party add-ons.
• Review Event Viewer → Applications and Services Logs → Microsoft → Edge for specific crash or startup errors.
• Run sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth to repair underlying system issues if Edge fails to start.

If this information helps clarify your update and rollback options, please click “Accept Answer” so others in the community can benefit from it as well 😊

Best regards,

VP