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microsoft edge has unknown pop up tabs

When using microsoft edge and I open another tab/ window, a second unknown tab/ window opens up.

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-06-27T21:16:33.8566667+00:00
Jeffrey Ellison 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-01T23:43:45.48+00:00
Hendrix-V 16,075 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to restore the Microsoft Edge

I am on the following device: Device name --PII REMOVED-- Processor 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-1195G7 @ 2.90GHz (2.92 GHz) Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.7 GB usable) Graphics card Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics (128 MB) Storage 425 GB of 954 GB…

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-06-29T02:16:14.8566667+00:00
Arunabh Bhattacharya 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-01T15:21:52.0433333+00:00
Lucus-V 8,595 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I DO NOT LIKE EDGE AND I CANNOT SEEM TO GET RID OF IT - I LIKE GOOGLE CHROME!

I want to get rid of Microsolft Edge and it won't let you - I only like Google Chrome ! Please get Edge off my computer!

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-06-28T17:16:42.8633333+00:00
Marilyn Ryan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-28T17:50:45+00:00
EmilyS726 245.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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close windows when i restsdrt i have to reinstall all my user names and pass words

I did a restore on my laptop about 3 months ago and ever since i have to put in my user name and pass word every time i close out windows or shut off my computer

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-06-24T20:58:40.9233333+00:00
david clements 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-24T22:20:42.19+00:00
John DeV 165.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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turn off hew tab settings

How do I turn off the new tab feature forever. It comes up every time I go to a site. I close that site and the new tab is still open, why can't I get rid of it? Tell me how to turn off new tab, every time I open Microsoft edge.

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-06-22T21:16:41.9766667+00:00
Guy E. Aliotta 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-24T12:50:49.1466667+00:00
Vikki-T 6,335 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I can't get any on Microsoft Edge.

First let me tell you I'm81 yrs. old I don't understand very much about computers especially the technical language ok when I open Microsoft Edge all I get on everything I try to open is- Hmmmm can't open that page right now, or something to that effect.…

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-06-20T14:43:09.2333333+00:00
Peter P Treadwell 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-20T15:20:53.6766667+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig 31,150 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I repair my Microsoft Edge browser start up icon that no longer loads?

I have tried everything from clearing my history, cookies and cache to clicking the restore everything to default to signing in and out of my profile to changing the theme or colors back to default... You name it I probably already tried it. It is…

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-06-15T19:23:23.6966667+00:00
Ixis Duran 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T13:09:06.1466667+00:00
Vikki-T 6,335 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to turn off the MSN newsfeed in Edge

I am finding it very, very difficult to turn off the MSN newsfeed in Edge. When I search for the solution, it seems that the answers are either outdated or confusing. In both cases my version of Edge does not correspond with the instructions given. I…

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-06-15T08:43:48.35+00:00
Greg Wilson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-15T09:19:57.7666667+00:00
DaveM121 897.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I remove msn news or any part of msn from edge or my browser. It does not show up in any of my apps

I want to get rid or block msn from my edge browser

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-03-21T07:39:34.85+00:00
Don Moore 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-13T13:17:03.6933333+00:00
Don Varnau 19,840 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Xbox Parental Settings Loopholes

Context: On the Xbox settings, there is a way to block Microsoft edge access in account sign in settings, and the console in family settings for gaming systems. You can also block inappropriate content on the account level (in the content restrictions…

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2025-12-29T20:51:16.8066667+00:00
CooSticks 10 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-08T03:28:10.9766667+00:00
john acosta 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Microsoft Edge cannot open

My computer is unable to open Microsoft Edge. Running it as administrator does not work, and modifying it via the Apps settings in Windows also fails. The error code  0x80070002  is displayed. I hope to get this issue resolved.

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-06-01T12:21:37.33+00:00
ZG L 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-01T12:58:30.6866667+00:00
Sumit D - IA 171.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to set WWW.Google.com as default browser in edge but only in a certain time period

Can i set www.google.com as a default browser in edge but only outside of work hours?

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2025-11-01T20:29:21.0433333+00:00
Bob Dylan 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-31T19:36:22.3433333+00:00
Bob Dylan 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Block the low IQ advertisement to 'use recommended browser settings'

I don't open my browser to get harassed by Microsoft over what search engine I am using. I have attempted to block this three times, it is still coming back. How do I block this low IQ harassing advertisement permanently? Or is the solution not using…

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-28T19:09:17.86+00:00
Scallywag 80 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-30T06:23:02.5266667+00:00
Emma1-N 8,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

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
answered 2026-05-25T14:42:57.9733333+00:00
Timmy Tim 0 Reputation points
3 answers

AI windows on the Edge home page

How do I get rid of them? After the last update, I ended up with 3 AI windows: "AI Mode", "Create and Transform Images", and "Helpful Tips (which was not helpful at all) / News from Google I/O". I have no use for any of…

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-23T03:33:12.68+00:00
Tom F 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-23T15:41:54.36+00:00
Paulo GM 67,990 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Does Microsoft Edge use any caching mechanism that may delay website content updates?

Hello, I’m testing website updates and noticed that Microsoft Edge sometimes continues displaying older content even after deployment. Example page for testing: -link removed- Actions already completed: Cleared browser cache Opened the site in…

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-21T01:14:22.7866667+00:00
Gỗ Công Nghiệp 20 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-05-21T12:33:56.4666667+00:00
Gérard Oomens 124.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Edge will not launch despite all known fixes

MS Edge was working sucessfully up until a few days ago on my Win 11 laptop, then suddenly would not open. Tried all suggested fixes, looking for corrupted files, Edge repair, reload the application, performed complete file security scan, deleting…

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-18T14:42:25.72+00:00
Bill Bertelli 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-21T03:19:46.6466667+00:00
Clary-N 12,235 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Microsoft Edge is opening random tabs for no apparent reason. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling, repairing, and changing settings nothing seems to work. These tabs seem to be advertisements oriented.

MS Edge is opening random tabs for no apparent reason. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling, repairing, and changing settings, but nothing seems to work. These tabs seem to be oriented toward advertisements.

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-20T21:25:13.2733333+00:00
John Mason 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-20T22:32:22.4433333+00:00
John DeV 165.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I have to accept cookies when using Edge ;

When opening Edge I am asked to accept cookies (this is a recent development). In setting I have allowed all cookies; have not set delete all cookies. Edge is not retaining history. Edge and MS Windows 11 is up to date. I want to retain the history…

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-16T08:23:56.5066667+00:00
Gwbert 25 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-18T16:23:57.48+00:00
Gwbert 25 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microsoft Edge Browser Installed however unavailability status

finding solutions on presiding app installed being unable to display talking about Microsoft edge browser.

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
asked 2026-05-17T20:36:29.4466667+00:00
Nechmine Omdeen 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-17T20:40:34.4866667+00:00
Nechmine Omdeen 20 Reputation points