Learn how to attach the Edge sidebar to Windows desktop using Group Policy or Registry Editor. Detach sidebar and show or pin sidebar on desktop.

If you want to add or remove apps on Sidebar in the Microsoft Edge browser on a Windows 11/10 PC, you can use any of these two methods.

Microsoft is testing the option to detach Edge's Sidebar from the browser. When detached, the Sidebar persists on your desktop, somewhat like a vertical Taskbar on the right side of your screen.

To add Microsoft Edge to your PC, you'll need to navigate to Microsoft's website using your current browser.