How to make MS Edge stop crashing?

Anonymous
2024-02-28T21:27:15+00:00

Ever since the MS Edge got updated a few days ago, its been crashing constantly a few minutes after i open it, every single time.

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11

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  1. John DeV 135.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-02-28T22:05:28+00:00

    Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

    When was the last time it worked properly? Have you made any changes to your computer recently?

    Please try the following methods below.

    1. Please try to update your Microsoft Edge browser

    Open Edge > Click 3 dots > Help and Feedback > About Microsoft Edge

    1. Clear cache and cookies

    Open Edge > Click 3 dots > Settings

    Select Privacy, search, and services > Under Clear browsing history

    Click Choose what to clear

    Select your preferred Time Range and items to clear

    Click Clear Now

    1. Disable or Uninstall Edge extensions

    Open Edge > Click 3 dots > Extensions

    Please check if one of your extensions is causing the issue

    1. Disable Hardware acceleration

    Open Edge then click 3 dots

    Select Settings > System and Performance

    Toggle off "Use hardware acceleration when available"

    Restart your browser

    If the issue still persists, you may need to consider performing a Reset of Edge Chromium.

    Open Edge then click 3 dots > Settings

    Select Reset Settings > Restore settings to their default values

    Click Reset

    Restart your computer

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-03-25T11:03:04+00:00

    LOL... It won't stay open long enough to get to step 3... Pure garbage.

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