: Files that lock your computer until you pay a fee. How to Get the Real Microsoft Edge

: Microsoft Edge updates are often bundled with standard Windows security updates.

You can always get the latest, most secure version of Edge directly from the official source at no cost:

The version number you mentioned (108.0.1438.1) is an older release from late 2022. For the best security and performance, it is highly recommended to use the provided by Microsoft.

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