647 questions with Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11 tags

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MS privacy statement pop up in Edge

Everytime I open the Edge page the annoying MS privacy statement appears. Accepting it makes no difference because it still appears when I open Edge again. I have checked the recommended Edge settings and all appears as correct. I have a Nordvpn…

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-03-08T22:33:58.0633333+00:00
David Taylor 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-12T07:28:53.5666667+00:00
TaoLi 68,810 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

My Edge browser will not open to full size. I can see it is open in the bottom app bar but it will not enlarge

My Microsoft Edge will not open to full size. I can see it is open in the bottom app bar but it will not enlarge to full size so I can use it. My computer did an auto update last night and now I am having the problem. I have tried rebooting,…

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2025-08-14T20:29:33.2533333+00:00
Tracy Chamberlin 15 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-03-11T21:20:43.1766667+00:00
Drew - 625 Reputation points
3 answers

Cannot Stand Default Browser.

Please help me never use Microsoft's default browser ever again. Need help when I open the Google Chrome on my surface pro it always uses Microsoft's terrible search engine.

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-02-27T12:43:56.1166667+00:00
jake lipski 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-11T17:50:31.4266667+00:00
Lucus-V 5,625 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Edge Administrator window?

How do I open an Edge browser window in Administrator mode?

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-03-08T23:32:19.45+00:00
Debra Steppel 60 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-09T07:40:08.8066667+00:00
_AW_ 66,831 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

how to swap to school account in settings

how do i swap accounts to my school account in settings

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-03-03T06:05:32.6366667+00:00
KERSHAW, Leah (lkers24) 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-03T06:05:42.49+00:00
Q&A Assist
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Edge opening

when opening edge it appears in top left corner of home screen cannot do anything with it as in attached picture can you help as to how i correct it Thanks egds opening.jpg

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-03-02T13:41:45.1333333+00:00
Mike Duncan 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-02T17:46:53.9833333+00:00
Mike Duncan 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Microsoft Edge not working as intended

Microsoft edge is not working as intended. It does not open the links, like when I try to open the help from the setting menu blank screen appears...

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-03-01T16:50:35.51+00:00
Arvind Kaushal 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-01T17:26:34.7366667+00:00
DaveM121 851.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

cannot open Microsoft edge after removing and deleting "Popsflip

cannot open Microsoft edge after removing and deleting "Popsflip" (malware). It will not connect to the internet at all.

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-02-27T09:55:28.0466667+00:00
MARY E. FOREMAN-HARRIS 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-27T12:11:58.3766667+00:00
DaveM121 851.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microsoft Edge will not open on a Windows 11 desktop

Microsoft Edge randomly stopped opening today. I have repaired the app, but it didn't work.

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2025-11-24T22:27:38.1066667+00:00
Samantha Layton 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-26T17:51:18.97+00:00
Joseph Bernard 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Edge causing desktop icons to flash white

Since the recent update closing edge is causing my desktop icons to flash white, I've tried everything to fix it without any luck.

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-02-18T01:22:43.0566667+00:00
Gannetus 35 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-24T20:35:04.6966667+00:00
jesse 0 Reputation points
2 answers

HOW TO DELETE SEARCH HISTORY ON MY COMPUTER FROM LAST 30 DAYS

HOW TO DELEYE ALL SEARCH HISTORY AND BROWSING HISTORY FROM MY COMPUTER

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-02-22T18:01:14.5933333+00:00
gerald schoppe 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-24T13:40:28.0533333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 15,480 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

How do I get the "learn more about this picture" opened in Chrome?

When I double click it, it opens in the microsoft browser despite Chrome being my favorite browser. How do I fix it?

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-02-24T10:10:06.7466667+00:00
Aurélien Emmanuel 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-24T11:17:16.18+00:00
Paulo GM 61,040 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Issues with Syncing data and profile on Microsoft Edge Browser

I keep getting the error code 15, 22, 1001 when trying to sync my data on Edge browser. Because of this I am unable to open my Microsoft Home and Student software. I tried using Copilot but to no avail.

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-02-18T14:51:58.8366667+00:00
John Dodd 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-20T08:00:56.3266667+00:00
Hendrix-V 11,680 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

wireless usb appearing but keyboard and mouse not connecting

i have logitech keyboard and mouse with wireless USB. USB is appearing in system but keyboard and mouse are not connected. please solve this issue.

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2025-11-04T20:45:41.78+00:00
Abdul Rahman 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-17T00:10:47.4466667+00:00
Joe Bonasera 0 Reputation points
2 answers

problems with defender

it says i have a trojan but the trojan is in india and they want me to give access to my computer to remove it Nope.. Plz help

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-02-15T14:37:33.2+00:00
john harper 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-15T15:16:14.84+00:00
Virginia M 39,850 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microsoft Edge refuses to open "New Tab" page unless all tabs are manually closed.

Strange problem that is really ticking me off. When I close Edge and reopen it next I want a clean slate. Right now, I close it and it opens as if I have "Open tabs from the previous session" active. As you can see below, I don't. However,…

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-02-15T03:21:54.56+00:00
Sean Bohanan 25 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-02-15T05:20:29.79+00:00
_AW_ 66,831 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Why won't Microsoft Edge open in full screen mode?

When Microsoft Edge browser is opened it does not open in full screen mode. It minimizes to the task bar at the bottom of the monitor screen. I can see what the screen presentation is but it won't maximize to full view.

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2025-12-15T23:44:22.6966667+00:00
Bill S 40 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-02-14T20:59:14.58+00:00
Will Mepsted 0 Reputation points
2 answers

How to fix preparing windows

How to fix windows preparing when opening laptop and recurring sign in

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-02-13T00:06:45.5+00:00
Ron Dorran 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-13T00:44:01.7366667+00:00
Estrella721 34,440 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

I cannot download my microsoft Home Office 2024

I bought from Costco Microsoft Office / Home 2024 for a laptop I bought from Costco. THE 24 DIGIT CODE: (PII Removed). does not show up as a download nor does WORD X. P or N I has totally screwed my home network

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-02-12T15:01:15.7666667+00:00
Steve Schneder 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-12T15:37:41.92+00:00
DaveM121 851.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

When I launch Edge, a Chrome window opens. I have uninstalled Chrome and cannot delete, repair, or reinstall the Edge program.

Two days ago, I sat down to do bills and household stuff. When I opened Edge (which I always use and have several Microsoft profiles with), a Chrome browser window opened with old bookmarks/favorites that I haven't used in years. No matter how I tried to…

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2025-12-05T14:53:32.02+00:00
Diamond8784 25 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-10T21:04:11.8566667+00:00
Loren Barnhart 0 Reputation points