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How to Fix Microsoft Edge If It Closes Immediately After Opening
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Updated onMarch 25, 2024
updated onMarch 25, 2024
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Microsoft brought many changes with Windows 10, and one of the most significant changes is a new browser calledEdge.
Even though Microsoft Edge is a great browser, some users reported that Microsoft Edge closes immediately after opening.
Here are some more examples of this problem:
Having your Microsoft Edge close unexpectedly can cause a lot of frustrations, especially if you’re doing home office and need access to the Internet.
Why does Microsoft Edge keep closing itself?
As users have reported that Microsoft Edge keeps closing after a few seconds and that Edge keeps closing on its own, let’s look at some of the most common causes for your MS Edge browser suddenly shut down.
As you can see, Microsoft Edge crashes after opening for a few possible reasons. Additionally, some users complained that Microsoft Edge closed unexpectedly on Windows 10 and 11, making this a windows-OS problem.
To learn how to resolve this issue once and for all, make sure to read the article in its entirety.
How do I fix Microsoft Edge opening and closing?
1. Consider using a different browser
Before committing to the multitude of solutions mentioned below, you should ask yourself whether it would be easier to switch to a different browser simply.
If you love Microsoft Edge because of its Chromium-based build, we recommend you try another Chromium-based browser: Opera One.
Opera One is highly sleek and modern and packs an entire arsenal of tools that make it an ideal browser, such as an ad-blocker or a VPN.
However, all those tools do not make the browser slow at all. On the contrary, you’ll be amazed by its low impact, even with multiple tabs opened at once.
Opera One
2. Set a custom start page
According to users, you can fix problems with Microsoft Edge simply by changing the start page. However, you might have to disable your Internet connection first or unplug your Ethernet cable.
3. Turn on Windows Firewall
A firewall is essential for your online safety, especially if you want to prevent unauthorized software from accessing the Internet.
Regarding firewalls, users claim that Windows Firewall might cause this problem; to fix it, you need to turn the Windows Firewall back on.
4. Delete your browsing history
Few users claim that you can fix the problem with Microsoft Edge simply by deleting your browser history.
5. Use a third-party tool
Cached temp files can cause this problem, and to fix this problem, you need to remove those files. One of the fastest and easiest ways to do so is to download and runspecialized repair software.
Users reported that the issue with Microsoft Edge was resolved after using this type of software and removing the temp file. It takes care of this by replacing and fixing missing registries and DLLs, making your system react as if it were brand-new.
6. Edit the registry
Changing the registry is somewhat an advanced procedure; sometimes, editing the registry can cause specific issues with your operating system; therefore, be extra cautious while editing the registry.
You might even want to create a backup of your registry, so you can quickly restore it in case anything goes wrong.
7. Create a new user account
After creating a new user account, switch to it. IfMicrosoft Edgeworks without problems on the latest version, you might want to move your files to this new account and use it as your main account.
8. Use PowerShell
After your PC restarts, check if the issue is resolved. According to users, you can fix this problem by removing the Microsoft Edge folder from your AppData folder.
We must mention that PowerShell is a powerful tool that can cause stability issues if you don’t use it properly. Therefore, you might want tocreate a System Restore pointbefore trying out this solution.
9. Switch to a local account
Users claim you can fix Microsoft Edge problems simply by using a local Windows 10 account.
Using a Microsoft account for logging in has certain advantages, such as syncing your passwords and settings, but to fix this problem, you might have to switch to a local account.
After switching to a local account, Microsoft Edge should start working again without any problems. Remember that you can easily change back to Microsoft history if you wish.
10. Change the security permissions
According to users, Microsoft Edge closes because the WER folder doesn’t have the necessary permissions.
11. Reset the Nvidia Optimus Control Panel
Users reported that your Nvidia Optimus Control Panel settings could cause this issue.
It seems thatEdgedoesn’t work well with dedicated Nvidia graphic cards. Therefore you need to use Optimus Control Center and set Edge to use your integrated graphics card instead.
Alternatively, you can just reset the Optimus Control Panel settings to default.
12. Install the latest updates
Sometimes you can fix problems with many applications simply by installing the latest Windows 10 updates.
Many of these updates address hardware and software issues, so useWindows Updateand download the latest updates regularly.
How can I improve Microsoft Edge?
There are a few methods that can be applied for Microsoft Edge to work better, and we’ve covered all of them in theFix Edge When is Slow or Lagging guide, so make sure to read through that as well.
If Microsoft Edge closes immediately after opening on your PC, that can be a significant problem, but hopefully, you managed to fix it after using one of our solutions.
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.
