Microsoft Edge is bogarting my internet access.

[Baitball Blogger]

There was an update on the 7th. Now, all day, I have been struggling to stay on the net. I keep getting kicked off. I have looked for options to remove Microsoft Edge from startup, buy I'm having no luck.

Any suggestions? Or does anyone know if this is something everyone is experiencing?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. You might have better luck getting help in the Computer Help and Support Group.

Here's the link:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1095

Good luck!

[CrispyQ]

2. Are you on Win 11?

I notice since upgrading (their word, not mine) that whenever I open a new tab in a browser, task manager shows a new instance, but when I close the tab, it doesn't appear to close out in task manager. At some point my system is so slow I have to close down my browser. I've found this issue with a few browsers.

This was an awful upgrade. I see I have a Windows update notice. I wonder if they've fixed any of the issues I'm having.

[Boxerfan]

3. Tough to remove-replace it.

I chose Chrome as my OS on a PC windows 10 it pushed edge but I just used it to log on to the net & download Google Chrome and it had all my settings etc. saved.

There are others and I'm sure you'll get advice better than mine.

But-Chrome is easy.

[Chainfire]

4. I am working on a ten year old desktop attached to DSL

I find it helpful to send date using an abacus, it is much faster.

[lillypaddle]

5. I made Chrome my browser of choice

and NEVER open Edge. I have a year old laptop and Windows 10, and I refuse to use Edge or Bing for that matter. Can you just not open it? Open Chrome and set it as your default.

[Baitball Blogger]

6. It's in the startup.

I have successfully removed Bing from startup. But this Microsoft Edge thing is a new thing.

[lillypaddle]

7. It's in the startup settings

You should be able to toggle it off. But I think California Peggy had the best advice, seek help in the computer forum.

Otherwise, I've had good luck googling questions such as this:

How do I change my default browser from Microsoft Edge to Chrome?
At the bottom, under "Web browser," click your current browser (typically Microsoft Edge).
...
On your computer, click the Start menu .
Click Control Panel.
Click Programs Default Programs. Set your default programs.
On the left, select Google Chrome.
Click Set this program as default.
Click OK.

Or go here

https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95417?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop#zippy=%2Cwindows

Good luck!

[lillypaddle]

8. Suddenly came to me

You need to turn off the S mode in Windows 10. It's easy.

Windows 10 in S mode is a version of Windows 10 that's streamlined for security and performance, while providing a familiar Windows experience. To increase security, it allows only apps from the Microsoft Store, and requires Microsoft Edge for safe browsing.

You've probably got it all figured out by now, but I had to put this 2 cents in. Easy instructions to turn it off on google.