Privacy Settings will not allow access to frequent browsing

Donna Coles 0 Reputation points
2026-05-12T15:06:41.3433333+00:00

Privacy settings will not allow me to access frequent browsing websites

Microsoft Edge | Website issues | Windows 10

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  1. SD - IA 177.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-05-12T16:54:09.6933333+00:00

    Hi Donna,

    I want to understand the issue better to better help you out. I do not see any frequently visited websites option in Microsoft Edge. Could you please describe the problem in detail?

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    I’m eager to hear back and work together to find a solution.

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  2. Donna Coles 0 Reputation points
    2026-05-12T15:21:27.69+00:00

    Problem still exists - Need to speak to a live agent

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  3. Donna Coles 0 Reputation points
    2026-05-12T15:20:45.5233333+00:00

    Need to speak to a live agent. Problem still exists

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  4. AI answer

    2026-05-12T15:06:53.3066667+00:00

    Adjusting privacy and tracking settings in Microsoft Edge can restore access to frequently visited sites.

    Try these steps in Edge on Windows 10:

    1. Check tracking prevention level
      1. Open Microsoft Edge.
      2. Select Settings and more (⋯) > Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
      3. Under Tracking prevention, make sure it is On.
      4. Set the level to Balanced (recommended) instead of Strict. Strict can block many site elements and may prevent some sites from working correctly.
    2. Temporarily allow cookies and site data Some sites will not work if cookies or cross-site data are blocked.
      1. In Edge, go to Settings and more (⋯) > Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
      2. Select Cookies, then adjust settings so that cookies are allowed for the sites that are being blocked.
      3. If a prompt appears on a site asking to allow another site to access cookies and site data, choose Allow so the content can work. This temporary allowance lasts 30 days and can be removed later.
    3. Clear or review site-specific data/permissions If a site was previously blocked or restricted:
      1. Go to Settings and more (⋯) > Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
      2. Select Cookies, then See all cookies and site data.
      3. Under Cookies and data stored for sites you have browsed, expand the affected site and either delete its data (so it can reset) or remove temporary blocks.
    4. Use Do Not Track appropriately If Send "Do Not Track" requests is enabled under Privacy, search, and services, some sites may still track or behave differently, but this setting alone should not fully block access. If issues persist after steps above, toggle this setting off and test again.

    If the problem continues after these changes, test the same sites in an InPrivate window or another browser to confirm whether the issue is specific to Edge’s privacy configuration.

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