Microsoft Edge closes immediately after opening in Windows 10

Microsoft has introduced many improvements in Windows 10 and Edge is one of them. Microsoft Edge It may be a powerful browser, but some users have reported that it closes almost immediately after opening it.

You can see more about the problem here:

1. Microsoft Edge opens and closes immediately Although crashes usually include an error message, your browser may close immediately after opening it, even without this message.
2. Microsoft Edge keeps crashing Microsoft Edge is most likely reporting a crash. To determine the next steps, you can refer to this error message or each solution in this article.
3. Microsoft Edge keeps freezing While the freezing issue allows your browser to function, it does not allow you to do much. Sometimes you may find it impossible to close the browser.
4. Microsoft Edge crashes when opening a tab You can use the same methods if Edge crashes when opening a tab.

How to fix Microsoft Edge crashing right after opening it?

Table of contents

Microsoft Edge crashes after being opened

Solution 1 – Set a custom home page

Microsoft Edge issues can be fixed by simply changing the home page, users claim. You will first need to disable your internet connection and unplug any Ethernet cables. After disabling your internet connection, follow these steps:

1. Starts Microsoft Edge .

2. Just press the button Menu Click on the top right corner to select Adjustments

3. This section Check out these other options Choose Single page or multiple pages Choose Client Select the menu option and enter the address of your new website.

4. Now close Edge. Turn on your internet connection to check if it works.

Solution 2 – Enable Windows Firewall

A firewall can help you protect your Internet security. According to some users, Windows Firewall could be the cause of this problem. To fix it, you need to re-enable Windows Firewall. Follow these steps to do so:

1. Click on Windows key + S Sign in firewall. Choose Windows firewall You can choose from the results.

2. The window will open Windows firewall Click here Disable Windows Firewall .

3. Choose Windows Firewall – Enable Configure the following Private network you can find it here Public network .

4. Please click on You accept Save the changes.

Solution 3 – Delete browsing history

Microsoft Edge users aren't the only ones who claim that they can solve their problem by simply clearing all of their browser history. Follow these steps to do so:

1. Just press the button Request More Information Click on the top right corner to select Configuration On the menu

2. Go to the section Clear browsing data Push the button Select what you want to delete .

3. Choose Browsing history , , , , , , Click on the , Delete , ,, , ,,,,, , , , , , ;

4. Clear your browsing history, cache, and restart Edge to check if the issue is resolved.

• READ ALSO: Edge extensions not installing in Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Solution 4: Edit the registry

Editing the registry is an advanced process. Sometimes, editing it can cause problems with your operating system. To make it easier to restore your registry if something goes wrong, you may want to back it up. You can edit your registry by following these steps:

1. Use the press Windows key + R Sign in regedit.
   

2. Navigate to the registry editor when it opens HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareClassesLocal ConfigurationSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionAppContainerStorageicrosoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe .

3. Select the option you want by right-clicking on it. Permissions;
   

4. To Users or groups Choose Unknown account (S-1-15-3-3624051433…) Be sure to check Full Control En Permitted column.
   

5. Please click on Please request you can find it here You accept Save the changes.

Solution 5: Create a new account

Some users have suggested that creating a user account might solve the problem. You can create a new account by simply following the steps below:

1. Open the Settings app, then go to the section Accounts .

2. Visit Family and other users Click here This PC can be shared with another user .

3. Please click on I do not have the access data of this person .

4. Please click on If you don't have a Microsoft account, add the user .

5. Enter your username and password for the new account. Press “OK” to continue. Next button.

Once you've created a user account, it's time to switch. Microsoft Edge will work on your new account if there are no issues. If not, move your files to the account.

Solution 6 – Use PowerShell

User reports suggest that this can be fixed by deleting Microsoft Edge from your AppData folder. So let’s find out how it works.

1. Use the press Windows key + R Sign in % localappdata%. Use the press Please enter Or click here IN AGREEMENT.

2. Navigate to the folder Packages Delete folder Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe Even so.

3. Now you can start PowerShell As an administrator. To do this, press Windows key + S Enter shell of power, Click on the right PowerShell In the results list, select As administrator .

4. PowerShell is opening soon Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppXPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register

   «$($_.InstallLocation)AppXManifest.xml» -Verbose}

   Use the press Please enter Execute the command.

5. PowerShell near you Reboot Your PC.

For many PC problems, we recommend using this tool

• Fix common mistakes

• protection against file loss

• El malware can have devastating consequences

• Repairing corrupted documents

• Replace missing files

• Failures of hardware

• Performance optimization

Automatically detect and fix Windows problems

▼ FIX NOW

Very well rated

Check if your problem is resolved by restarting your computer. PowerShell can be a dangerous tool and cause instability issues. Before trying this solution, make sure to back up your system.

• READ ALSO: Microsoft Edge: Website Blocking

Solution 7: Switch to a local account

Microsoft Edge users say they can fix the issues by using just their local account on Windows 10. While signing in to Microsoft accounts has its benefits (like syncing passwords, settings, and other information), you'll need to get this to work. Here are the steps you need to take to switch accounts:

1. Go to Settings and open the App Accounts .

2. Visit The Email & Accounts tab Tab, click on Sign in with a local account .

3. Click to enter your Microsoft account password Next.

4. Next, enter your username/password and click “continue” Next.

5. When you're done, click Exit and finish .

Microsoft Edge should start working normally again once you switch to a local user account. If you want to switch back, you can easily do so from your Microsoft account.

Solution 8: Change security permissions

Users are reporting that Microsoft Edge stops working because the WER does not contain the necessary permissions. This issue can be resolved by manually changing the permissions. Follow these steps to do so:

1. Open the folder AppDataLocal . This page contains additional instructions 1. From Solution 6 .

2. Navigate to the folder Microsoft Windows . Finds The WER folder Navigate to the folder and right-click Properties

3. Navigate to Security Push the button Edit .

4. Choose APPLICATION PACKAGES User and verification Learn and do , Check the contents of each folder E Learn Options Permitted column.

5. Please click on Please request you can find it here You accept Save the changes.

Solution 9: Use CCleaner

Users have not reported this problem, but the Temporary files cached files may be the culprit. You will need to get rid of these files. You can download CCleaner and use it to do this quickly. Users have claimed that Microsoft Edge worked after using CCleaner, removing the temporary files and fixing the Microsoft Edge issue.

Solution 10 – Reset the Control Panel Nvidia Optimus

Nvidia Optimus Control Panel settings can cause this issue, according to users. Edge does not work well with Nvidia's dedicated graphics cards. You will need to make Edge use the integrated graphics card using the Optimus Control Center. You can also reset the settings to default in the Optimus Control Panel.

Solution 11 – Use Yamisoft Windows 10 Manager

Yamisoft Windows 10 Manager can be used to resolve the issue according to users. Go to after you have launched your tool Network > Microsoft Edge Manager > Reset Microsoft Edge > Reset Microsoft Edge > Reset Microsoft Edge issues need to be fixed.

Solution 12: Install the latest updates

Sometimes you can solve many problems by installing the latest Windows 10 updates. Sometimes you can solve problems with many applications by simply installing the latest Windows 10 updates.

Microsoft Edge may crash immediately after opening it. However, we hope that this will be fixed with one of our solutions.

Editor's Note: This article was first published in May 2016 and has been fully updated and reviewed to ensure the content is current, accurate and comprehensive.

YOU SHOULD SEE THESE OTHER STORIES:

• Microsoft Edge Windows 10 Anniversary Update: What to expect?
• What should you do if Microsoft Edge is hijacked?
• Microsoft Edge disappears in Windows 10[Fix]
• Edge Blocker is a tool that blocks Microsoft Edge on Windows 10
• Microsoft Edge won't open