Edge Bar still is there in new Stable version for Windows 10, but auto-start is disabled

[Kelly_Y]

We’re aware that the Edge Bar isn't auto-starting and opening automatically for Windows 10 users after starting your desktop device. This functionality is temporarily disabled. We're working on bringing back the ability for Edge Bar to start automatically when you start your device. In the meantime, you can still launch Edge Bar from within the Edge sidebar via the gear icon (found in the bottom right corner).

If you can't see your sidebar in Edge, head to Settings->Sidebar->Always show sidebar to on.

We appreciate your patience. Feel free to leave us feedback in Edge Bar or here on how we can improve your experience. To learn more about Edge Bar, see: Move the Microsoft Edge sidebar to your Windows 10 desktop - Microsoft Support. 

[#2]

It happens also on Windows 11

[#3]

Hi @Kelly_Y, how are you?

I've been using Edge Bar for a while now and it had an option to make it persistent, pinned to task bar, so you could use it anytime without having to open the browser. This option disappeared from my Edge and now I can only use it inside the browser. Is there a way to solve it or Microsoft disabled that option on purpose?

Regards,

Paulo Capelli

[#4]

@PauloCapelli Hi - Thanks for reaching out!  We just released Microsoft Edge Stable Version 128.0.2739.42, which includes a new entry point in edge://settings/sidebar and includes an option to "Enable Edge Bar".  This will allow you to detach the sidebar to the desktop to access your apps while outside of the browser. 

Here is a screenshot: 

-Kelly 

[#5]

@Kelly_Y  Hi!

Thanks! I've updated my Edge and now it has this option. I was worried that Microsoft would not bring  back such an useful feature!

[#6]

Thanks Paulo for bringing this up

Kelly, I'm using 129.0.2779.0 (Official build) dev (64-bit) on win 10 & 11, but still can't detach the Edge Sidebar !!

Any clue ?

[#7]

I don`t know if there are some differences between the enterprise license and a normal one, but it seems that I can only detach my Edge Sidebar if I`m using my company`s notebook. My home notebook has the last version of Edge and the detach option doesn`t show up.

[#8]

@PauloCapelli 

I'm experiencing exactly the same situation Paulo.

Try Canary channel {Version 130.0.2829.0 (Official build) canary (64-bit)}, I think Microsoft is (retesting) the functionality and could bring it back in the near future. @Kelly_Y 

you can notice the new option added to the sidebar setting