Like a captain staying with a sinking ship, Version 109 provided a safe passage for users who couldn't yet upgrade. It brought with it essential security patches and Chromium-based stability, ensuring that even as the world moved on, these older machines wouldn't be immediately left defenseless against the rising tides of web vulnerabilities. A Legacy of Support
Edge 109 would continue to get critical security fixes for a limited time (Microsoft pledged to support Edge 109 with security updates until , aligning with the end of Windows 7 ESU for some customers). But after October 2023, Edge 109 became a static, frozen browser—increasingly dangerous to use online. microsoft edge version 109