Microsoft Edge - Mouse Right-click and Drop-down menus not working in

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Microsoft Edge - Mouse Right-click and Drop-down menus not working in

Chad Guidry 0

I'm having the following issues with Edge

If I highlight text (either a URL in the address bar or text within a web site) then right click with my mouse, noting happens. I do not get the pop-up menu. Examples
- to"copy/paste", have to use ctrl+c/v to copy.
- to open a link in a new browser, I have to ctrl-click
If I am filling out a form that has a drop-down list, I do not see the options. I have to use the down/up arrows on my keyboard to scroll through.
When clicking on buttons such as the settings (the three dots next to the address bar), nothing happens

This is not a mouse issue. I do not have these issues with any other browser or any other applications.

I've attempted to download and run the Edge installer which did not help.

I do not have any extension applied (edge://extensions)

I have reset settings from edge://settings

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Answer 1

Jeronimo Fuerte 16,785 Independent Advisor

Hi! Sorry to hear that you have troubles with Edge browser, please try to perform this steps:

Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
Find the app > click the 3 dots > Advanced options.
Try Terminate > Repair first.
If still broken, click Reset (this wipes the app’s data).

If this don't work, try Win+R then msedge.exe --disable-gpu

Chad Guidry 0 Reputation points

2025-08-19T22:01:36.8966667+00:00

The issue is with Edge. No "Advanced" options for Edge. Also "modify" and "Uninstall" greyed out.

Tried Win+R then msedge.exe --disable-gpu ... did not work
Jeronimo Fuerte 16,785 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-08-19T22:05:18.4333333+00:00

You are correct, for Edge you need to use the modify option, you will get a pop up, select repair, let it work.
Chad Guidry 0 Reputation points

2025-08-20T00:23:18.6266667+00:00

the "modify" option is greyed out
Jeronimo Fuerte 16,785 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-08-20T00:31:47.96+00:00

Please share a screenshot of how the app shows there
Chad Guidry 0 Reputation points

2025-08-20T15:59:01.5766667+00:00

2025-08-20_10-57-42.jpgsee screen shot
Jeronimo Fuerte 16,785 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-08-20T20:16:55.4933333+00:00

This seems like you installed from a different source and not the Microsoft Store, or are you using an account that is not the admin account, anyway, go to Control Panel, select programs and characteristics, from there look for Microsoft Edge and uninstall it please.

After that, restart the device and install again from the Microsoft Store please.

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/XPFFTQ037JWMHS?hl=es-419&gl=MX&ocid=pdpshare

Answer 2

Airbus A350 5,570 Volunteer Moderator

Hello,

I'm encountering this issue too, and this started happening to me yesterday. In addition to this, I also have another Microsoft Edge profile, and all that I see on that account is a blank grey screen. Everything behind is accessible (I can go to websites), it's just that I'm unable to see it.

For right now, I'd say to wait until Microsoft releases an update to Microsoft Edge to mitigate this issue.

Hope this helps.

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