Does Silverlight work with Microsoft Edge?
No. Microsoft Edge doesn’t support ActiveX controls or Browser Help Objects (BHOs) like Silverlight or Java. However, if you’re running web apps that use ActiveX controls, BHOs, or legacy document modes on Internet Explorer 11, you can configure them to run in IE mode on the new Microsoft Edge.
How do I use Silverlight in Chrome?
Enable Silverlight in Chrome To re-enable Silverlight you have to take the following steps: Enter chrome://flags/#enable-npapi in the address bar of your Chrome browser. You will get the following window: Click “Enable” in the section “Enable NPAPI” and then click “Relaunch Now”.
What apps are unnecessary on Windows 10?
Now, let’s look at what apps you should uninstall from Windows—remove any of the below if they’re on your system!
- QuickTime.
- CCleaner.
- Crappy PC Cleaners.
- uTorrent.
- Adobe Flash Player and Shockwave Player.
- Java.
- Microsoft Silverlight.
- All Toolbars and Junk Browser Extensions.
Why can’t I use Internet Explorer with Silverlight?
Subtle Incompatibilities. Although Internet Explorer is one of the more reliable browsers with Silverlight it’s only the version on the desktop view of Win8/8.1 which is compatible. You don’t have that option at all if you are using a Win RT device such as a Surface ( without a “pro” on the end ).
Is Microsoft Silverlight still supported?
Microsoft Silverlight will reach the end of support on October 12, 2021. Silverlight development framework is currently only supported on Internet Explorer 10 and Internet Explorer 11, with support for Internet Explorer 10 ending on January 31, 2020. There is no longer support for Chrome, Firefox, or any browser using the Mac operating system.
What is the default browser for Microsoft Silverlight?
On Windows 10 the default browser is Edge, this is incompatible with Silverlight and MS will not be adding Silverlight support. You should use Internet Explorer on Windows 10. Type Internet Explorer in the “Search web and Windows” box on the taskbar.
Why can’t I install Silverlight on Windows RT?
Win RT does not support Silverlight. You need the desktop version of internet explorer. If you’re looking at a screen full of tiles – this is your problem. You see the link to install Silverlight when the control fails to load. There is no intelligence or logic applied.