Microsoft Edge - Making Edge the default browser and syncing with your Office 365 account
The new Microsoft Edge on your new 2019 RDS server replaces Google Chrome as the RC Willey supported web browser.
Making Edge the default browser
1. Click the magnifying glass in the taskbar next to the Start Menu. Type "default" and click on the Default Apps option.
2. Scroll down to the Web browser option. Click on the current default browser and click on Microsoft Edge. Then click the X in the upper right corner to close this window.
Syncing with your Office 365 account (if you have an rcwilley.com email address)
1. Open Microsoft Edge by double-clicking the icon on your Desktop or a single click on your Start Menu
2. Edge will attempt to automatically import your Google Chrome settings, bookmarks, and extensions. If it doesn't contact IT at 151-3950 for assistance. It will open a window that looks very similar to Google Chrome. All you need to do is setup your Office 365 profile for syncing your bookmarks and other settings. Do this by clicking first on the profile icon (upper right) and second click Sign in.
(Note: This only works if you have an rcwilley.com email account based on your first.last name.)
3. You will be given the option to Sign In with a Microsoft account or Work or school account. Choose the Work or school account option and click Continue.
4. You will be asked for your RC Willey email address and password.
5. You will then be prompted to verify your account with either a text message code or approval on an authentication app.
6. You can let Microsoft manage all the apps on your new work desktop or this app only. Either choice works.
7. Click Sync and your bookmarks and settings will be stored with your Office 365 account and easy to retrieve on other computers with the same account information.