Some users who want to stop Edge and IE from opening automatically on startup complain that these apps consume a lot of bandwidth, or they just don’t want to use them because they already have other preferred browsers.
Windows 10 users have reported that Edge loads quickly when they sign in, but this is mostly useful for active users.
If you don’t use Edge or Internet Explorer, or prefer that it doesn’t preload during system start, we’re going to show you how to block either of them from being loaded each time you start your device.
How To Stop Internet Explorer Or Edge From Opening Automatically
Disassociate Lock Screen Picture With Edge
Microsoft Edge automatically opens because the lock screen picture in Windows 10 is linked to Edge, so you can change or disable this setting to resolve the problem.
To edit Group Policy settings, open the gpedit.msc tool in the Administrative Tools folder. ..
In the Administrative Templates window, click the General tab. In the User Configuration window, click the Security tab. In the Security Settings window, click the Authentication and Authorization Settings button. In the Authentication and Authorization Settings window, under General, click Add New Item. In the Add New Item dialog box, name the item “Local Group Policy Editor” and type a description of what you want to create. In this example, we are creating a new security setting that will allow users to change how their computer is authenticated. Click OK to add your new setting to the Local Group Policy Editor.
Windows spotlight is a feature in Windows 10 that recommends content from Microsoft or other approved sources. However, some people find it intrusive and annoying when Windows spotlight suggests content from third-party sources. If you want to disable the suggestion of third-party content in Windows spotlight, you can do so by following these steps: ..
Click Disabled and then click Apply to disable the setting.
Change Default Browser
To disable Internet Explorer and Edge on your computer, you will need to change the default browser.
In the Apps section, select the Google Play Store.
In the left pane, select Default apps.
If you’re using Internet Explorer as your default web browser, make sure that Edge is also installed. You can also unpin Edge from your taskbar to avoid accidentally clicking on it.
Set Another Program To Open PDF Files Instead Of Edge Or Explorer
If you’re opening a PDF file and it launches in Edge or Explorer instead of Adobe Reader or another PDF reader, you can change the setting to stop Edge from opening automatically.
Settings > Apps > Default apps
In Microsoft Edge, select Manage.
Adobe Reader is a program that lets you view PDF files.
If you’re looking for an app to open PDF files with, consider using OneNote. It’s a great app for keeping track of notes and ideas, and it’s free to use.
Edge will not open PDF files the next time you try to open them. ..
Stop Edge From Running As a Background App
When you add a background app to your device, it takes up space on your storage and battery. This can lead to decreased performance and shortened battery life. To avoid this, make sure to disable background apps when you’re not using them and use a power-saving app instead.
To stop Edge and IE from running as background apps, open Settings and select “Privacy.”
Scroll down on the left pane to Background apps, and select the app you want to have its permissions set to “Background.”
To disable Microsoft Edge, toggle the switch next to it. ..
Check For Malware
If you’re using an infected computer, Edge and IE can automatically open so you don’t have to manually open them.
In this case, perform a full scan of your device using a strong antivirus or anti-malware software, and also check the web browser for any specific malware. If the problem is resolved after the scan is complete, please let us know.
Check Task Scheduler & Task Manager
The Task Scheduler can help you know when there are tasks running in the background that might interfere with your work. You can type Task Scheduler in the search box, and see which tasks are running during system startup.
The computer is having trouble opening Internet Explorer or Edge, so it may be due to some processes being running automatically. To disable these processes, open the Task Manager and look for any related to IE or Edge. If they’re running automatically, they may need to be disabled.
Disable Edge Preloading In Group Policy
Windows 10 Insider Build 1809 introduces a new feature that allows Edge to preload its default browser before you load your default browser. This is a new way to control Edge from the start, and users running the Insider Builds already have this feature.
In the right pane, under Windows Components, double-click Microsoft Edge.On the Preload tab, clear the Enable preloading of Microsoft Edge content check box. Click OK. ..
To open Microsoft Edge, double-click Windows Components and then double-click Microsoft Edge. ..
To prevent Microsoft Edge from pre-launching at startup, you can enable it and then prevent it from launching each time it’s closed.
To prevent Microsoft Edge from preloading each time it is opened, set the policy to enabled and click Prevent Preloading.
Re-Register Microsoft Edge
Windows PowerShell (Admin) is a cmdlet that can be used to manage the Windows system. By right-clicking on it, you can access its properties. The properties of this cmdlet include the following: -The name of the cmdlet -The location where it was created -The date and time it was created
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When the command completes, close Windows PowerShell and check if Edge automatically opens when the computer reboots. ..
Use File Rename To Disable Edge
To prevent Microsoft Edge from launching at startup, you can rename the Edge installation directory to something other than “Microsoft Edge.”
Press Windows key + I to open File Explorer and click This PC. Go to C:\Windows\SystemApps and select the app called “Microsoft.Windows.Storage”
In the Properties window, on the General tab, under Location, click on the Change button. In the Location dialog box, type %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Microsoft Edge and click OK. ..
If Edge is disabled, rename the folder to MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe_NEW. If it’s not disabled, then continue to the next step.
Disable Edge From Starting Using Registry Editor
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon You can also use the Registry Editor to change the value of the key named “LogonUser” if you want to use a different name for your Windows account.
The EnableActiveProbing property of the ActiveProbing control is set to True by default. To change this value, you must first enable active probing by setting the property to False.
Save your changes by clicking OK.
To check if Edge pre-loads at startup, exit the Registry Editor and restart your computer. ..
Remove Edge Using Registry Editor
You can set the Windows Registry to prevent Edge and Internet Explorer from opening automatically.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon In the Winlogon key, right-click on “Shell” and select “New” from the menu. In the New Shell window that opens, type explorer.exe in the Name box and press Enter. In the Explorer window, navigate to C:\Windows and right-click on “System32” (the folder that contains Windows). Select “New” from the menu that opens. In the New System32 Window that opens, type regedit in the Name box and press Enter. In RegEdit, paste this path in the Address bar: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon<shell><command> ..
To disable the prelaunch feature on your computer, right-click Main and click New>Dword (32-bit) value, and name it AllowPrelaunch. Double-click the AllowPrelaunch Dword and set the value to 0 if it’s not zero by default. ..
Delete Edge In The Startup Folder
To start your computer, right-click Start > Run and type shell:startup in the Run box. Press Enter. ..
If you find Microsoft Edge in the startup folder, delete it and check whether Edge starts at reboot. ..
