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To automate the installation of a specific version of the Microsoft Edge browser using Microsoft PowerShell, follow these steps:

Download the Installer:
First, obtain the installer for the desired version of Microsoft Edge. You can usually find the installers on the Microsoft Edge Enterprise landing page or from the official Microsoft Edge website. Save the installer to a known location.

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Open PowerShell as Administrator:
Run PowerShell with administrative privileges to ensure you have the necessary permissions for installation.

Run the Installation Command:
Use the Start-Process cmdlet in PowerShell to execute the installer. For example, if you have downloaded the Edge installer MicrosoftEdgeSetup.exe to C:\Downloads, you can use the following command:

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Start-Process -FilePath "C:\Downloads\MicrosoftEdgeSetup.exe" -ArgumentList "/silent /install" -Wait
/silent or /quiet will perform the installation without user interaction.
/install specifies that the installer should perform an installation.
Verify Installation:
After the installation is complete, you can verify that the correct version of Microsoft Edge is installed by checking the version number. For example:

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$edgeVersion = (Get-Item "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe").VersionInfo.ProductVersion
Write-Output "Microsoft Edge Version: $edgeVersion"
Make sure the path matches where Edge is installed on your machine.

Additional Notes:

Ensure that you download the correct version (Stable, Beta, Dev, Canary) based on your needs.
Adjust the file path and arguments according to the specific installer and version you are working with.
By using PowerShell, you can automate the process and ensure consistency across multiple machines or deployments.