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Microsoft Edge High CPU Usage: Fix & Stop It From Using Too Much
Reduce Microsoft Edge’s high CPU usage issue with these solutions
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Updated onJuly 2, 2024
updated onJuly 2, 2024
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Edge using too much CPU is definitely annoying, but luckily, easy to fix. Disabling extensions, checking for malware, and optimizing your settings usually do the trick.
Find out how to do all of that and more by following the guidelines below.
How do I fix high CPU usage on Microsoft Edge?
1. Disable Startup boost in Edge
Often, it’s the Startup boost feature behind high CPU usage in Edge, and disabling it did the trick for most users.
2. Scan for malware
Malware could also cause high CPU. So, even if you think you’ve threaded safely and didn’t download any dubious software or files, we highly suggest you run a scan.
Windows Security usually does a good job at detecting and removing all sorts of threats.
But if you want specialized software with a few more features and the ability to detect 0 one threats, go with a third-party antivirus.
Thanks to its firewall, real-time scanner and anti-ransomware featuresESET HOME Security Essential is our favorite option in this sense.
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3. Clear the browser’s cache
Corrupt browsing data is likely to cause Microsoft Edge 100% CPU usage. So it’s best toclear it alland check if the problem is resolved.
4. Run Edge without extensions
Edge started without extensions, butnow that it has them, users are pretty satisfied with what Microsoft’s new browser offers. However, some extensions might not be well optimized and cause high CPU.
5. Update Microsoft Edge
If nothing else works, you may try updating Microsoft Edge to fix high CPU usage. However, most of the methods listed earlier will solve the problem.
Why is my CPU usage so high when using Edge?
The issue generally arises when you haveseveral extensions installed. Even one problematic extension can cause high CPU usage in Edge, and opening multiple tabs will automatically increase CPU usage.
Also, certain websites, such as Google Earth, require CPU rendering, which increases the usage percentage. In addition, the Startup boost feature is known to cause the problem.
Is Edge resource-hungry?
Edge is certainly not a resource-hungry browser and performs way better than Google Chrome in this regard. So when you witness high CPU usage by Microsoft Edge Chromium, it’s due to a bunch of issues.
Also, Edge has a built-in feature that removes ads that consume high resources. When that happens, you will see the message that Microsoft Edge removed this ad becauseit was using too many resources on your computer.
Which browser has the lowest CPU usage?
Regarding low CPU usage,Opera stands out from the crowd. No matter the number of extensions installed or the tabs open, it will not affect the system’s speed or create conflicts.
Opera was developed so that the browser consumes much less resources without compromising performance.
Does Chrome or Edge use more CPU?
You will find multiple internettests involving Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome, where both were tested for CPU usage.
In almost all the tests, Google Chrome used more CPU than Microsoft Edge. Chrome’s CPU usage was 30-40% higher than Edge’s. Several user reports show crashes and system slowdowns are more evident when using Google Chrome.
How do I stop Edge from running in the background?
That’s how you can easily disable Edge and its installation extensions from running in the background.
Is it safe to uninstall Microsoft Edge?
Yes, even thoughuninstalling Microsoft Edgeis difficult and requires some command-line know-how, doing it is harmless and it is possible to add it back.
Also, find out how to fix theOut of Memoryerror code in Microsoft Edge.
That’s it. With the steps above, you should now be able to fix high CPU usage in Edge. If you have any other questions or know of a method not listed here, comment below.
More about the topics:Browser errors,Microsoft Edge issues
Aleksandar Ognjanovic
Aleksandar’s main passion is technology. With a solid writing background, he is determined to bring the bleeding edge to the common user. With a keen eye, he always spots the next big thing surrounding Microsoft and the Windows OS.
Focused on Windows errors and how to solve them, he also writes about the OS’s latest features as well as its interface.
In his free time, he likes to read, listen to music, and enjoy the nature. Hiking is one of his newly found passions.
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