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Edge Fails to Launch

Edge Fails to Launch beginning today 15 May 2026. I see an hourglass after launch. I temporarily see the app in Task Manager and it closes. Rebooting the pc doesn't resolve - same behaviour. Modify / Repair / Reinstall Edge - still same behaviour. I…

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-15T16:33:55.1933333+00:00
Chris Fors 1 Reputation point
answered 2026-05-15T17:34:11.62+00:00
1 answer

Latest Update of Edge is messing up my passwords

I'm having real problems this week getting locked out of systems etc due to Edge saved passwords. Earlier in the week, there was an Edge update and now it is saving the wrong password to sites in the password settings. Lots of sites have been…

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-15T16:02:11.7733333+00:00
Steve Waldron 41 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-15T17:00:36.9766667+00:00
Sumit D - IA 168.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Retirement of Sidebar App List in Microsoft Edge 149

We’re simplifying Microsoft Edge by retiring the sidebar app list. Starting with Edge version 149, the sidebar app list will no longer be available. Effective immediately, new apps can no longer be added to the sidebar, and any apps currently pinned in…

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-14T07:19:26.7966667+00:00
Le thanh thai 40 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-15T11:08:55.1933333+00:00
Le thanh thai 40 Reputation points
2 answers

Why does Microsoft Edge sometimes (randomly) partially minimizes itself?

I still cannot figure out why does Microsoft Edge sometimes (randomly) partially minimizes itself.  I usually run about 5-10 open Edge Windows in FULL-DISPLAY-SIZE mode, and within many of them, I may have anywhere from 2 – 10 tabs. My system is this: …

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-04-20T17:49:49.7333333+00:00
Michael Wexin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-15T10:40:03.6866667+00:00
Carl-L 13,645 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

We know HOW to remedy Edge updates forcing Bing search, the question is how to make Microsoft STOP CHANGING USER PREFS.

Edge is a fragile creature to begin with, and many websites become unstable with all the "improvements" MS makes. Leave my preferences alone. Sure, give me a nag that you don't like my settings, but it's MY computer, not yours.

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-14T11:58:10.69+00:00
Mike Soltis 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-15T07:25:07.7766667+00:00
Viorel 126.9K Reputation points
9 answers

How do I remove Copilot Preview from my Edge home page?

I launched my Edge browser today and at the top right of the screen was "Copilot Discover Preview" instead of the temperature which is what I prefer. How do I get rid of this and get my temperature back and why does my home page get changed…

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2025-12-18T01:32:36.76+00:00
Eileen DeSena 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-15T03:51:46.1366667+00:00
rm m 5 Reputation points
2 answers

Ads Suddenly Open in Edge

For some reason ads pop up over the Edge's current window. This happens nearly every time I try to set my credentials for a particular web page. As said, this just started a couple days ago. James

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-14T21:28:32.83+00:00
James 130 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-14T22:24:50.86+00:00
nobuko c 123.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
5 answers

How can I change the new tab page in edge

How can I change the new tab page in edge so I can use a page of my own choice?

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2025-09-12T20:12:33.1333333+00:00
Bobbie Seabolt 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-14T17:24:32.5333333+00:00
Bruce Boma 5 Reputation points
2 answers

Why does the I-beam change from black to white?

Lately, on Edge on Windows 11 (not just on my end, I've seen other reports), the I-beam shape the cursor turns into when selecting text inconsistently changes from black to white (which turns it practically invisible, considering most of the sites I use…

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-13T23:19:21.0966667+00:00
KindAdaptableKayak 10 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-14T00:04:50.07+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 69,295 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is this a possible Scam

Please let me know if this is a Scam, came up on one of my other computers. Stating do not boot computer down and call this number, what should I do? photo attached, Thanks!105ad7a0-9175-4f33-a06f-273e408783a8.jpg

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-13T18:05:59.85+00:00
Ed Young 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-13T20:41:42.8733333+00:00
Ed Young 20 Reputation points
1 answer

edge://flags/#local-network-access-check error

I change the default value to disabled in "edge://flags/#local-network-access-check" and reconnect via restart, it returns to the default value. Is there a workaround?

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-04-21T23:56:33.6233333+00:00
DK_IT 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-13T14:20:59.2666667+00:00
Carl-L 13,645 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Why sidebar from Microsoft Edge is retiring

Hello, I have been using the Microsoft Edge sidebar regularly, and it has been very helpful for my day‑to‑day work. Recently, I started seeing a notification every time I open the sidebar, indicating that this option will be closed. Why this sidebar…

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-12T06:36:11.9566667+00:00
Jahidul Islam 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-12T10:51:04.9333333+00:00
Vikki-T 5,450 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Major modification forced on Edge update

Microsoft Edge updates pretty frequently. That's fine. My problem is new updates are changing the way I am using the browser. Lately one of the two rows of quick links disappeared, and I cannot add it back. The settings menu which manages this feature…

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-02-20T19:57:03.68+00:00
Stephan Tiriac 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-10T21:21:48.9666667+00:00
Stephan Tiriac 0 Reputation points
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My Location says Atlanta and I live in Warrenville S.C.

My location ALWAYS says min Atlanta Ga and I live In Warrenville S.C. Its not my p.c because I have local location and my browser knows but your company and windows 11 don't. I see hundreds maybe thousands with this same issue and your not doing squat. I…

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-10T13:50:33.5933333+00:00
Richard Killingsworth 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-10T13:50:46.9066667+00:00
Q&A Assist
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Get rid of fake pop up virus alerts because my defender is just fine and up to date

Tonight, anytime, I log onto my computer I constantly get pop ups saying I have 5 viruses. I know it is fake, how do I get rid of them?

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-10T04:51:43.7466667+00:00
Melody Huffman 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-10T04:52:41.6266667+00:00
Melody Huffman 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Why Microsoft Rewards Gift Cards Out of Stock for Over 2 Months ?

Hello Microsoft Rewards Support Team, I am writing regarding an issue with redeeming my Microsoft Rewards points. Over time, I have collected more than 33,000 Microsoft Rewards points with the intention of redeeming them for gift cards. However, for the…

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-08T10:54:59.74+00:00
Om Gholap 25 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-09T15:35:10.76+00:00
Om Gholap 25 Reputation points
2 answers

Why is Edge Blocking access to my yahoo EMail account

Why is Edge blocking access to my Yahoo EMail account. It is stating: to many requests

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-01-21T15:00:05.9866667+00:00
Joseph Treshler 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-09T14:53:19.1066667+00:00
Ramona Ketner 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

how do i stop edge from adding quick links on its own?

After Edge gets updated, it adds quick links to my page. I don't want them. How do you make it stop doing that? Header 1Header 2Cell 1Cell 2Cell 3Cell 4 #

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-09T01:01:20.5933333+00:00
Toby Koch 70 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-09T13:02:55.5233333+00:00
Toby Koch 70 Reputation points
1 answer

We are receiving reports that https://helpdesk.me which is Logmein Resolve is an Unsafe Site as of 5/8/2026 in Microsoft Edge

We are receiving reports that https://helpdesk.me which is Logmein Resolve is an Unsafe Site as of 5/8/2026 in Microsoft Edge On some machines we can click more information > continue to this site and then on other machines the organization has…

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-08T20:03:43.9533333+00:00
Cory H 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-08T21:06:09.9666667+00:00
EmilyS726 230.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

How to enable third party's cookies so I can embed H5P to Brightspace file

I cannot embed or create H5P on Brightspace as it asks me to enable third-party cookies

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-06T21:48:32.6933333+00:00
Dorota Gill 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-08T11:34:30.9033333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 19,540 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator