How to transition/migrate from Internet Explorer to Microsoft Edge -

With Microsoft's support for Internet Explorer ending on June 15, 2022, many of the browser's long-time fans might be wondering, “What do I do now that IE is no longer supported?” Some of them might also be interested in how to transfer favorites, accounts and passwords, downloads, and other items from IE to a new browser.

On this page, we'll show you how to effectively move everything from Internet Explorer to the new Edge browser. Let's get started.

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Should I switch from Internet Explorer to Microsoft Edge?

To answer this question, you first need to understand what Microsoft Edge is. The new Edge browser is a web browser designed by Microsoft and initially released in 2015 as the successor to Internet Explorer.

Edge is now bundled with the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. Most older versions of Windows still come with Internet Explorer. However, when IE retires without security updates and tech support, savvy IE users will want to try moving their essentials from IE to Edge or another browser.

To safeguard your personal and business assets, it's recommended that you move from Internet Explorer to Microsoft Edge or another browser. So, to answer “Should I switch from IE to Edge?” – yes.

You can refer to this page for more detailed information about Edge:  

Is Microsoft Edge the Future Now that Internet Explorer is No Longer Supported?

Can you still use Internet Explorer after 2022? Actually, you can't. Microsoft has ended support for IE and recommends switching to Microsoft Edge. Learn more about the comparison between Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11.

Why should I move from Internet Explorer to Microsoft Edge? What are the benefits?

Despite Microsoft's claims that Edge is the heir to Internet Explorer, many Windows users remain unconvinced.

Here's a list of reasons why you should migrate from Internet Explorer to Edge:

• Internet Explorer is outdated and will no longer be supported after June 15, 2022.
• Internet Explorer performs less effectively compared to newer browsers.
• Internet Explorer is not compatible with the new Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems.
• There may be security risks associated with using Internet Explorer.

In addition to the reasons listed above, moving your favorites from Internet Explorer to Edge also offers the following benefits:

- More new features for a better browsing experience. - Ongoing technical support. - Lower security risks. - Better compatibility.

Microsoft Edge supports most Windows operating systems, including Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012, 2012 R2, and 2008 R2.

So how do you move from Internet Explorer to Edge? Microsoft has thought of that too. Let's get the solution to migrate everything from IE to Edge.

How to Migrate from Internet Explorer to Microsoft Edge [Complete Guide]

Here, we will introduce all possible efficient solutions to help you successfully transfer IE content, including favorites or bookmarks, saved accounts and passwords, browsing history, settings, and more to Edge.

#1. Import Internet Explorer data (everything) to Microsoft Edge on one PC

Microsoft Edge is a powerful browser that lets you transfer your favorites/bookmarks, passwords, and even history from Internet Explorer directly to Edge.

Here are the details:

Step 1: Launch Microsoft Edge on your computer and click the three dots in the top-right corner, then select "Settings."

Sign in to Edge and Internet Explorer with your account and password.

Step 2. Go to “Profile,” and click “Import browser data.”

Step 3: Click on “Choose what to import” under “Import from another browser.”

Select to import IE data

Step 4: Select the browser from which you want to import your data – Microsoft Internet Explorer, and then choose what you want to import:

• Favorites or bookmarks
• Saved passwords
• Personal information
• Payment information
• Browsing history
• Settings
• Open tabs
• Extensions

Step 5: Click “Import” and wait for the process to complete.

Select to import favorites, passwords, etc. from IE to Edge

Note: It's important to close all open tabs in the source browser to ensure a complete and successful transfer. Otherwise, you might not move everything from Internet Explorer to Edge.

#2. Migrate Internet Explorer data from one PC to Edge on another

This guide will teach you how to transfer your browsing data, including favorites and passwords, from an old computer's Internet Explorer to the Edge browser on a new one. Here's how:

Step 1: Export Internet Explorer data from the source computer:

Export Favorites from IE:

1. Open the Internet Explorer browser and select "View favorites, history, and feeds." 2. In the "Add to favorites" menu, choose "Import and Export..." 3. Select "Export to a file" and click "Next." 4. Choose the folder containing the bookmarks you want to export and click "Next." 5. Browse for the location where you want to save the exported file, click "Export," and then finish the process.

Export saved passwords from Internet Explorer:

• Open PowerShell as an administrator.
• Type the following command in PowerShell and press Enter:

4. Type **ExportPassword** and press **Enter**. 5. Type **notepad %temp%\wincreds.csv** and press **Enter**.

Wait for the CSV file to open, then replace the first line with the one above so that Edge identifies it as an IE password file:

• Change "UserName" to "username"
• Change "Resource" to "url"
• Change "Password" to "password"

Step 2: Transfer IE Data - Favorites and Passwords to the New Computer

To simplify this process, you can use an external USB drive to copy and transfer the exported IE Favorites HTML file and password CSV file to the new computer.

Step 3: Import Your IE Favorites and Passwords to Edge on Your New PC

Import favorites from Internet Explorer to Edge:

Run Microsoft Edge on your new computer. Connect your external storage device to the PC, and then click the three dots in the top-right corner. Click Settings > Profiles > Import content from another browser. Now, select Bookmarks or Favorites HTML file.

Click "Select File" and choose the HTML file of your IE Favorites, then click "OK".

Select the HTML file to import

Wait for the process to finish.

Importing IE passwords into Edge:

1. Open Microsoft Edge, and go to Settings > Profile > Import content. 2. Choose "Passwords from a CSV file." 3. Click "Select a file," browse for, and open the CSV file to import all your passwords into Edge.

Additional Tip: How to Move IE/Edge Downloads to Another Location or New Computer

The last items you might want to move are your downloads folders for either IE or Edge.

Here's a guide you can try:

#1. Move IE/Edge downloads to a new location or computer with automation tools

To efficiently transfer data, files, folders, programs, and more to your new computer, you can use a file transfer tool like Todo PCTrans Pro. Here's how to change the download location for IE or Edge using it:

**1. Change the Download Location in IE/Edge**

Step 1: Launch the Todo PCTrans tool on your computer and click on "Large File Cleaner," then hit the "Start" button to proceed. This feature lets you transfer files from one drive to another or move data from one disk to another.

Select “Large File Cleanup”.

Step 2: Select the hard drive or disk where the lost files were located.

Step 3: Once the scan is complete, it will list all files larger than 20 MB. Select the files you want to transfer and set the destination folder as needed. Then, click the "Move" button to proceed.

Scan the file

Step 4. Confirm the transfer one more time and click on the “Move” button to start the process. Once the files have been moved, you will have enough free space on your source drive/disk.

2. Transfer IE/Edge Downloads to the New Computer

Step 1: Launch Todo PCTrans on both the old and new computer. On the main screen, click “PC to PC” to proceed.

Step 2: Choose the correct transfer direction.

"New": Transfer data from the old computer to the current new one.

"Old computer": Transfer data from your current old computer to a remote computer.

Transfer files from your old PC to the new one - Step 1

Step 3. Enter the password or verification code of the target computer to connect both computers to the same local network. Choose the correct transfer direction and click "Connect" to proceed.

The code is located in the upper-right corner of the “Computer to Computer” main screen on the controlled computer. Turn on the connection verification switch.

Transfer files from PC to PC - Step 2

Step 4. Go to the "Files" section and select the individual file you want to move.

Step 5: Hit the “Transfer” button to start the transfer process. Wait for it to finish, which should take as long as it would to transfer the files normally.

#2. Change Microsoft Edge's Download Location

Step 1: Open the Edge browser, click on the three dots in the top right corner, and then click on "Downloads."

Step 2: Click the three dots in the upper-right corner of the download window, then select Download settings.

Step 3: Click on “Change” under the “Downloads” section.

Then browse and select a new location where you want Edge to save your downloads.

#3. Move the IE Download Folder to a New Location

Step 1: Open Internet Explorer, and go to Tools > Options > Downloads > Location.

Step 2: Check the Download location for Internet Explorer.

Step 3: Copy and move the downloaded file to its new location on your computer.

IE is dead; switch to Edge or another browser to keep living your digital life

Though Internet Explorer may be dead, your digital life is just beginning.

This page gathers all the comprehensive guides and solutions you can follow step by step to successfully transfer your Internet Explorer favorites, settings, passwords, and more to Edge, depending on what suits you best.