It is important to note that Windows 10 does support Java. The issue Edge users encounter is plug-ins are not supported by Edge. By “not supported,” we mean there is simply no way to activate or enable the Java plug-in with the Edge web browser. Period. If Windows 10 supports Java, but the Edge browser does not, the question about how to use Java on Windows 10 remains. The answer lies in alternative web browsers.

Just when you thought you were rid of Internet Explorer forever, surprise! Windows 10 not only includes the new Edge web browser, but includes the old Internet Explorer 11 too. Microsoft realized that prohibitive plug-in compatibility issues existed with Edge. The solution was to bundle Internet Explorer with Windows 10 to combat the potential Windows 10 upgrade show-stopper. If you encounter Java content in Edge, simply click the menu button, and choose Open with Internet Explorer.