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What to Do When Microsoft Edge Is Freezing, Hangs, or Is Not Responding
Check expert fixes and workarounds for a quick resolution
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Updated onJuly 8, 2024
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Windows users reported that Microsoft Edge keeps freezing or not responding. Today, we’ll show you how to get that fixed in just a few simple steps.
Edge freezing troubleshooting guide
1. Repair Edge and modify the settings
That’s it! A user pointed out that repairing the browser and then modifying the privacy settings can fix things when Microsoft Edge keeps freezing.
2. Clean Edge cache
If Microsoft Edge is hanging, clearing the cache and browsing data is a quick fix.
3. Use a cleaning tool
Microsoft Edge freezes can be a big problem, but according to users, you can fix this issue simply by using aspecialized cleaning tool.
They do this by fixing and repairing any files and libraries on your PC by comparing them with their own libraries, creating backups, and ensuring everything is in check.
Of course, the tools are useful for the entire well-being of your PC, not just your Microsoft Edge installation.
4. Use PowerShell
5. Turn off Internet Explorer 11
6. Try resettingMicrosoftEdge
6.3 Use PowerShell to reset Microsoft Edge
We have to mention that using PowerShell can be dangerous, therefore be extra cautious. Resetting Microsoft Edge will clear all your settings, so you might have to set them again.
7. Run the System File Checker and DISM
If theSystem File Checkertoot doesn’t fix the problem, you might want to try using a DISM scan to set things right again.
8. Change your DNS
If Microsoft Edge is stuck, then the issue can be your DNS, and you can fix things simply by changing it.
If you encounter any other DNS problems or you want to get in-depth expertise, check our comprehensive guide on how to fixDNS issues in Windows 10.
9. Enable Automatically manage paging file size
10. Use another browser
Simply use another browser to save a website link to your Desktop and open that file using Microsoft Edge. According to users, this problem seems to be caused by tabs in Microsoft Edge, and by using this workaround, you’ll be able to use Edge without any freezes.
More so, it has tools that Edge doesn’t, such as a built-in unlimited VPN and integrated social network tools on its sidebar.
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How can I improve my Microsoft Edge performance?
The best way to improve performance is to disable extensions you don’t actively use. It’s also advised to keep the number of open tabs to a minimum or close the more demanding pages.
Additionally, you canenable Microsoft Edge Efficiency modeto optimize the resource usage of your browser.
Microsoft Edge is a great browser, but you might experience certain issues with it occasionally. If Microsoft Edge is not responding, try all solutions from this article.
For more information, we suggest visiting our guide on reducingMicrosoft Edge’s high CPU usage.
Freezes can cause you to lose your open tabs, but there are ways torestore previous session in Edgeeasily.
If you have any other suggestions or want to express your thoughts, leave them in a comment in the dedicated section below.
More about the topics:Browser errors,Microsoft Edge issues
Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
