Microsoft has released two new test-build versions of its Windows 10 operating system which feature a major change regarding the company's Edge browser. Under it, Microsoft is directing all links opened within the Windows Mail app to Edge, regardless of what the user has set as his default browser. The move is clearly aimed at pushing Edge over more popular browsers like Google Chrome.

Information The feature is currently being tested

The two Windows 10 test-build versions, which the feature is a part of, are only available to the testers who have opted for Skip Ahead. This allows them to move straight to the next Windows release.

Details Overriding user preference? Not cool, Microsoft

This means that even if a user has set Mozilla Firefox as their default browser, as long as they are opening e-mail links from within the Windows 10 OS, they'll be taken to the Edge browser. Though the change has been rolled out to a small number of early testers, we don't see how overriding user preference is going to go down well with anyone.

Quote Edge on Windows 10 will help you become productive: Microsoft

"With built-in features for reading, note-taking, Cortana integration, and easy access to services such as SharePoint and OneDrive, Microsoft Edge enables you to be more productive, organized and creative without sacrificing your battery life or security," the company said in support of the change.

Background Edge is behind Chrome and Firefox in market share